Comparison

Pace Calculator vs Running With Alan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pace Calculator

This running app helps users calculate target paces for races and training. It features a smart chat assistant for quick queries, unit conversion, and detailed split times. Plan your runs and achieve your personal best with instant, clear results.

Highlights
  • Smart chat assistant for pace queries
  • Calculate pace from distance and time
  • Kilometer and mile support
  • Unit conversion (km/miles, min/km, min/mile)
  • Detailed split times
  • Instant pace and speed results
Features
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Pace Calculator is the essential tool for runners of all levels. Whether you're training for your first 5K or aiming for a marathon PR, Pace Calculator helps you plan and achieve your running goals. Features: Smart Chat Assistant Ask questions in plain English! Just type "What pace for 5km in 20 minutes?" or "How long for a marathon at 5:30 pace?" and get instant answers. Try follow-up questions like "in miles?" to convert your results. Pace Calculator - Enter your target distance and time to find the exact pace you need - Supports kilometres and miles - Pre-set distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and more Unit Converter - Convert between kilometres and miles - Convert pace between min/km and min/mile - Convert pace to speed and vice versa Split Times - See detailed kilometre or mile split times for your run - Perfect for pacing strategy during races Quick Results - Instant calculations as you adjust values - See both pace and speed simultaneously - Clear, easy-to-read display Perfect for: - Training pace planning - Race strategy and goal setting - Converting between units - Understanding what pace you need for your target time Download Pace Calculator today and take the guesswork out of your running goals!

About

Running With Alan

Features
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If you have a basic understanding of realistic goals, running abilities and speed work, then all the secrets of the running universe are here in a few clicks. If you want to run a half marathon, then click on half marathon, enter a half marathon time that you think you can achieve and hit calculate. You will see distances from 3k to 15k that you need to be able to run, in a race. If those times seem a long way from achievable right now, then so would your half marathon dream. So you need to be realistic- if you are within one minute of the 10k time, then I feel that is a good measure. So let’s use a 1:40 half marathon goal as an example. My client had run 5k in just over 22 minutes, so a 1:40 half, with consistent training, is within her means. When you click speed work, you will see all the times for reps and paces, for the four energy systems. Here is a run down of the types of speed work you will be directed to, in order to achieve your running goal.

Screenshots

Pace Calculator4 screens
Running With Alan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Running With Alan at none against Pace Calculator's 1. Running With Alan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pace Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Running With Alan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pace Calculator ships an update every 5 days, Running With Alan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pace Calculator versus Running With Alan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPace CalculatorRunning With Alan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicky YimVoid Stop Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pace Calculator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Running With Alan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pace Calculator free?
Pace Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Running With Alan free?
Running With Alan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pace Calculator or Running With Alan have ads?
Pace Calculator shows ads; Running With Alan does not.
Which is updated more often, Pace Calculator or Running With Alan?
Pace Calculator ships an update every 5 days, and Running With Alan weekly. Most recently, Pace Calculator was updated on October 17, 2026 and Running With Alan on October 12, 2026.

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