Pace Running Calculator vs Ruby Pace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pace Running Calculator
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Pace — a simple, fast running pace calculator Distance, time and pace are linked: change any two, and Pace instantly works out the third. Set a target for your next race, or check your goal pace for a 5K, 10K, half or full marathon, in seconds. THE TRIANGLE THAT SOLVES ITSELF • Distance + time → your pace • Distance + pace → your finish time • Time + pace → the distance covered • Quick presets: 5K, 10K, 20K, half marathon, marathon, plus fine adjustments SPLITS • A km-by-km (or mile-by-mile) breakdown of your race • Plan your race strategy ahead of time: negative splits, even pacing… RACE TIME PREDICTOR • Estimate your finish times for 5K, 10K, half and full marathon from your current effort • Built on a proven prediction method (the Riegel formula) • Set a realistic race goal before you toe the line SAVED GOALS • Save several race scenarios (10K in 45 min, half in 1h50…) • Reload them in one tap to compare your race plans YOUR WAY • Metric (km) or imperial (miles, yards) • English or French Free, simple, no account required.
Ruby Pace
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Calculate your pace, reach your goals. Ruby Pace is a clean and fast pace calculator built for runners of all levels. Whether you're training for a 5K or a marathon, get the exact paces you need in just seconds — based on your VMA or a target time and distance. From short intervals to long runs, Ruby Pace helps you train smarter, without the clutter. Features: - Calculate your training paces from your VMA - Find your ideal race pace from a time + distance goal - Clear, color-coded pace zones (easy, threshold, 10K, etc.) - Simple interface, zero distractions - Automatically saves your latest data - Designed for focused runners who want to progress without overcomplicating things. Turn your VMA into race-ready pace — instantly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ruby Pace at none against Pace Running Calculator's shown. Ruby Pace also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months). Pace Running Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pace Running Calculator ships an update every 12 months, Ruby Pace every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pace Running Calculator | Ruby Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APPMEUP | Jeremy Valensi |
In-app purchases
Pace Running Calculator
No in-app purchases
Ruby Pace
No in-app purchases
Questions
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