Comparison

Women’s Running vs PaceBox

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

Head to head
About

Women’s Running

This app provides comprehensive running support for all levels, from beginners to experienced marathoners. It offers inspiring features, expert advice, gear reviews, strength workouts, training plans, and nutrition tips to help you run better and enjoy every step.

Highlights
  • Running training plans
  • Gear reviews
  • Strength and endurance workouts
  • Nutrition advice and recipes
  • Injury prevention guidance
  • Mindfulness and yoga features
Features
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Women’s Running gives you the running support you need, whether you’re embarking on your fifth marathon or you’re lacing up your trainers for the first time. We aim to bring our running tribe together, and to enthuse all runners with inspiring features and invaluable advice. The magazine is packed with reviews of all the latest gear, workouts to build strength and endurance, and invaluable training plans and advice, as well as delicious recipes to properly fuel your training and help you to feel tip top. We have physios on hand to offer expert guidance to ensure you remain injury-free, and we have inspiring and motivational features on complementary activities, such as yoga and mindfulness to help us all achieve balance. Women’s Running will help you run better and enjoy it every step of the way. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

PaceBox

Features
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PaceBox is the beginner to intermediate level Apple Watch Running Plan app. Training shouldn't cost a fortune! PaceBox makes structured running plans accessible to everyone, featuring seamless Apple Watch syncing and full Apple Health support. Plans for popular distances like 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, you get first class training at a fraction of the cost of other running apps. WHY WE LOVE PACEBOX Simple & Easy to Use No complicated interfaces or overwhelming features. Just browse plans, pick one that matches your goal, and start training. Every workout is clearly explained with straightforward instructions. Incredibly Affordable £1.99/month or £9.99/year unlocks everything. Compare that to £15+/month for other premium running apps. Quality training shouldn't break the bank. Works Seamlessly with Apple Watch and Apple Health One tap schedules workouts directly to your Apple Watch. No manual entry, no copying workout details. It just works. Your scheduled runs appear at the top of your Workout app, ready to go. WHAT YOU GET • Progressive training plans starting with beginner runners • Plans for 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances • Clear, simple workout descriptions • One-tap scheduling to Apple Watch • Visual progress tracking • Personal records tracking • Trophies for completed plans • Quick interactive guide to get you started THE PACEBOX DIFFERENCE Unlike complicated training apps with endless features you'll never use, PaceBox focuses on what matters: getting you to the start line prepared and confident. No subscription tiers, no locked features within Premium – pay one low price and access everything. PERFECT FOR • New runners taking their first steps • Returning runners getting back into shape • Experienced runners chasing new goals • Anyone who wants simple, structured training • Runners tired of overpriced coaching apps HOW IT WORKS 1. Browse training plans by distance 2. Choose a plan for your goal 3. Tap "Start Plan" 4. Schedule workouts to your watch with one tap 5. Complete your runs and check them off 6. Track your progress and earn trophies APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION PaceBox works beautifully with your Apple Watch. Schedule a workout and it appears instantly in your Workout app. Once completed the run can be viewed in the Apple Fitness app on iPhone. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. TRY IT RISK-FREE Download and explore our First 5k plan alongside the first two weeks of all the other plans, completely free. When you're ready, unlock everything for just £1.99/month or £9.99/year – a fraction of what other apps charge. Stop overpaying for complicated apps. Get simple, effective training with PaceBox. Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/pacebox/terms-of-service Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/pacebox/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Women’s Running4 screens
PaceBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PaceBox at every 5 days against Women’s Running's every 5 months. Women’s Running's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Women’s Running sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and PaceBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Women’s Running ships an update every 5 months, PaceBox every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Women’s Running versus PaceBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWomen’s RunningPaceBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthem Publishing LtdBenjamin Purcell

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Women’s Running

Subscriptions6
  • Women's Running UK Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$3.491 Month
  • Women's Running 3M Auto Sub1 Month trial$7.993 Months
  • Women's Running UK Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$9.996 Months
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  • Women's Running UK$20.996 Months
  • Women's Running UK$39.991 Year
  • Women's Running UK Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Half Marathon Training Guide$2.99
  • Women's Home Workouts, by PixelMags$2.99
  • February 2013 (id:405777)$3.99
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  • October 2012 (id:405769)$3.99
2 purchases

PaceBox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Women’s Running free?
Women’s Running is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaceBox free?
PaceBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Women’s Running or PaceBox have ads?
Neither Women’s Running nor PaceBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Women’s Running or PaceBox?
Women’s Running ships an update every 5 months, and PaceBox every 5 days. Most recently, Women’s Running was updated on November 1, 2026 and PaceBox on October 31, 2026.

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