Comparison

Pace Ruler vs KinshuNow

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

Head to head
About

Pace Ruler

This tool uses GNSS to measure distances accurately on foot. Survey results can be viewed on an iOS map and shared easily. Customize units, calculation methods, and accuracy settings for precise measurements.

Highlights
  • GNSS distance surveying
  • iOS map integration
  • File sharing of results
  • Customizable units (meter, foot)
  • Multiple distance calculation methods
  • Adjustable GNSS accuracy
  • Automatic shut-off
Features
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This simple tool utilizes GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) to survey distances on foot. The survey results, or tracking data, can be conveniently checked using an iOS map and are easily shareable via file sharing. Settings: - Remove Ads: This option removes ads via in-app purchase and displays a toolbar. - Units: Choose between meter, international foot, or U.S. survey foot. - Distance Calculation Methods: Options include iOS Default, Haversine, Hubeny (Simple Formula), Bowring, or Hubeny (Original). Bowring's method offers the best accuracy. - Reference Ellipsoid: Choose between WGS84 or GRS80. - GNSS Accuracy: Specify the allowed range of error. - Automatic Shut Off: If there's no movement for about 5 minutes, surveying will stop automatically. - Do Not Use Thumbnail: This option hides thumbnails. - Use Light Mode for Maps: The map is displayed in light mode even if you are using dark mode. Notice: Continued use of GNSS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

KinshuNow

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Make room for a few more alcohol-free days. 禁酒ナウ helps you record the days you drink and look back on the days you don't. No daily check-in is needed. Choose a start date, then add a record only when you drink. Days without a drinking record count as alcohol-free, and day 1 starts automatically the day after you drink. FREE FEATURES • See your current alcohol-free day count on the Home tab • Record drinking today, yesterday, or on a past date • Edit dates, remove records, and add an optional note • Review the last 30 days and alcohol-free days this month and last month • See the last 5 completed days and today separately in a Home Screen widget • Turn on optional local notifications for milestones The app does not detect drinking automatically. You can add a missed drinking day later. If you have already started, you can choose a past start date. A LONGER VIEW WITH PREMIUM • Summaries for 90 days, 6 months, 1 year, and all time, with detailed calendars • Comparisons with last month and a chart of the last 6 months • Annual summaries, past years, and text sharing of your annual summary • Hide Home advertising banners, including promotions for our apps Summaries cover the period since you started tracking. Comparisons show how many days were tracked when records are limited. The 6-month chart shows months before tracking began as 0 days. Your saved records remain when Premium ends. PREMIUM PRICING On the Japanese App Store, choose an auto-renewing subscription at ¥200 per month or a one-time purchase at ¥2,500. Eligible subscribers pay ¥100 for the first month, then ¥200 per month. Check eligibility, current prices, and purchase terms in the app and Apple's purchase confirmation screen. The monthly subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel your subscription through the App Store. The one-time option requires a single payment. Buying it while subscribed does not automatically cancel the monthly subscription or deduct charges for the remaining subscription period. LANGUAGES Available in Japanese, English, and Korean. Change the app's display language in iOS Settings. RECORDS AND PRIVACY No account registration is required. Free Home shows a GooSuuApps promotion banner; Premium hides it. Your start date, drinking days, and notes are stored on this iPhone and are not sent to the developer or RevenueCat. Purchases are managed through Apple and RevenueCat. A RevenueCat-generated anonymous ID and purchase information are used to verify Premium access and analyze purchases. The app does not provide cloud syncing of records. Restoring purchases restores Premium access, not your drinking records. This is a lifestyle tracking app. It does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pace Ruler3 screens
KinshuNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KinshuNow at none against Pace Ruler's shown. KinshuNow also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). Pace Ruler's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Pace Ruler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KinshuNow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pace Ruler ships an update every 6 months, KinshuNow every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pace Ruler versus KinshuNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPace RulerKinshuNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTakafumi AMANONACHI KANEDA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pace Ruler

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

KinshuNow

Subscriptions1
  • KinshuNow Premium Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • KinshuNow Premium Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Pace Ruler free?
Pace Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KinshuNow free?
KinshuNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pace Ruler or KinshuNow have ads?
Pace Ruler shows ads; KinshuNow does not.
Which is updated more often, Pace Ruler or KinshuNow?
Pace Ruler ships an update every 6 months, and KinshuNow every 4 days. Most recently, Pace Ruler was updated on November 6, 2026 and KinshuNow on November 6, 2026.

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