PacePath vs StronkBar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PacePath
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Walk famous routes with your real steps. Turn everyday walking into a virtual journey with PacePath. Choose a famous route, connect Apple Health, and walk as usual. Your real walking and running distance moves you forward along your chosen virtual route. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your journey, such as Route 66, Camino de Santiago, or Pacific Coast Highway. 2. Allow PacePath to read walking and running distance from Apple Health. 3. Go about your day. Open PacePath to see your latest journey progress. No GPS workout is needed. You do not need to keep PacePath open while you walk. Apple Health records your distance, and PacePath uses it to update your virtual journey when you return. A CLEAR START A short introduction explains how your real movement becomes route progress. Choose your first journey and see what to do next, even before your first distance update. SEE YOUR PROGRESS View the distance covered, distance left, and today's contribution from Apple Health. Clear update messages help you understand where your progress comes from. START SMALL Your first checkpoint is just 3 km from the start. Each walk brings you closer to completing your journey. APPLE HEALTH PacePath reads walking and running distance to calculate journey progress. You control Health access and can change it in Settings. Your everyday walk can take you somewhere extraordinary. Privacy Policy: https://misty-overcoat-b8c.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-PacePath-98991c45690445449487be12c16216cf Terms of Use: https://misty-overcoat-b8c.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-for-PacePath-58729afed50c47b7ad6967da44adfae5
StronkBar
This strength training companion allows users to quickly log workouts with features like rest timers, a plate calculator, and automatic PR detection. It supports various training styles and offers data export, with an optional Pro version for advanced analytics and programming.
- Workout logging
- Live Activities rest timer
- Plate calculator
- Estimated 1RM tracking
- Personal Record detection
- Supersets & Drop Sets
- Data export
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StronkBar is a workout logger for lifters who care about training, not app friction. Log workouts fast in a private app that syncs through iCloud and lets you export your full history anytime. No account. No subscription. No AI. --- ALREADY TRACKING ELSEWHERE? Keep your history intact. Import workout data from CSV exports (StrengthLog verified) and continue right where you left off.* COACH-MADE PROGRAMS? NO PROBLEM. Turn Excel spreadsheets into structured, trackable workouts. StronkBar's import system reads your program files and converts them into clean training sessions on your iPhone. Excel template is downloadable from within the app, with a guide on how to use it.* TRAINING STYLES THAT ADAPT Switch between Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, or General Gym modes. The interface adjusts accordingly. Competition lifters see meet projections and periodization blocks, while gym users get a more streamlined experience. BUILT FOR THE PLATFORM StronkBar is a native Swift app. It's fast, works offline, and syncs privately through iCloud. Your training data stays on your devices. --- FEATURES • Live Activities Rest timer on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Shows next set information such as weight, reps, and rest time. Glance at your phone between sets without needing to unlock your phone. • Plate Calculator Enter your working weight; see the exact plates to load. Supports custom bar weights and plate inventories. • Estimated 1RM Tracking Every logged set contributes to your estimated one-rep max. Unlock progression charts and trend analysis with StronkBar Pro. • Reps in Reserve (RIR) Log proximity to failure alongside weight and reps. RIR data feeds into effort analysis and progression decisions. • Personal Records Automatic PR detection across multiple rep ranges. Know instantly when you've hit a lifetime best. • Supersets & Drop Sets Tag sets as supersets, drop sets, or warmups. StronkBar handles the structure so you can focus on lifting. • Warmup Generator Generate progressive warmup sets based on your working weight. Configurable percentages, plate rounding, and optional empty-bar sets. • Exercise Library Over 300 exercises with full muscle group taxonomy. Create your own and track them alongside the built-in library. • Data Export Export your complete workout history as CSV at any time. Your data is always yours. --- STRONKBAR PRO StronkBar has a complete free core plan: unlimited logging, PRs, Live Activities, all tools, and iCloud sync. An optional one-time purchase unlocks deeper analytics and structured programming features: • E1RM progression charts and muscle group volume breakdown • RIR analysis and competition meet projections • Program import from Excel and CSV • Training blocks and periodization calendar • Smart Training Max auto-progression • Workout history import No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Buy once, own it forever. *Import features require StronkBar Pro. --- PRIVACY & DATA All data is stored locally on your device. iCloud sync is end-to-end encrypted — even Apple cannot read your workout history, and neither can we. There are no accounts, no servers, and no tracking. --- REQUIREMENTS iOS 18 or later. Dynamic Island features require compatible hardware. --- StronkBar is a solo-developed project, built in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StronkBar at none against PacePath's shown. PacePath's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PacePath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and StronkBar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PacePath ships an update every 6 weeks, StronkBar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PacePath | StronkBar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yauhen Shchamialiou | Nils Olivier |
In-app purchases
PacePath
- Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
StronkBar
- StronkBar Pro$11.99









