Comparison

runo vs Pace

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

Head to head
About

runo

This app helps runners improve their cadence and maintain consistent pacing through rhythmic audio cues. It supports background operation, allowing users to listen to other audio content without interruption, and offers features for injury prevention and improved running efficiency.

Highlights
  • Customizable steps per minute (SPM)
  • Cadence training for improved form
  • Injury prevention through optimal stride
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Supports interval, tempo, and long runs
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Improve your running cadence, maintain consistent pacing, and reduce the risk of injury with Runo. Whether you’re a beginner or marathon runner, Runo helps you run smarter with rhythmic audio tailored to your pace. Listen to your favorite podcasts, or audiobooks while keeping perfect cadence: Runo runs in the background and blends into your workout, no interruptions, just better performance. WHY YOU’LL BE THRILLED WITH RUNO: 1) Customize your steps per minute (SPM), find your rythm! 2) Improve form and efficiency with cadence training 3) Prevent overstriding and reduce fatigue 4) Minimal, distraction free interface 5) Perfect for interval training, tempo runs, and long distance workouts 6) Apple Watch Support WHY CADENCE MATTERS FOR RUNNERS: Studies show that an optimal cadence can improve your running economy, help prevent injuries, and make you a more efficient runner. Runo makes it simple. Download Runo — your go to cadence trainer — and experience the rhythm of better running. Privacy Policy: https://runoapp.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Lovingly created by two runners, for runners everywhere.

About

Pace

This running tracker offers real-time metrics like distance, pace, and time with a minimalist interface. It includes built-in lofi music for focus and generates shareable run cards instantly. All your logged miles are saved in a visual archive.

Highlights
  • Real-time pace, distance, time, and splits
  • Built-in lofi music
  • Instant share cards
  • Run Archive grid
  • Apple Health integration
  • Clean, minimal interface
Features
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Pace A clean running tracker built for people who actually post their runs. Track distance, pace, time, and splits — everything you expect from a serious run tracker — without the clutter. Built-in lofi plays automatically so your runs feel calm, focused, and consistent. When you’re done, generate a clean share card in seconds. No editing. No templates. Just your run, designed well. All your runs are saved in your Archive — a visual grid of every mile you’ve logged. Features • Real-time pace, distance, time, and splits • Built-in lofi music • Instant share cards • Run Archive grid • Apple Health integration • Clean, minimal interface Run consistently. Keep every mile. Post better.

Screenshots

runo4 screens
Pace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pace at 100% against runo's 65%. Pace also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). runo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (153 vs 1). On price and ads 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. runo sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Pace asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: runo has 153 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of runo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

runo ships an update every 2 days, Pace every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
runo versus Pace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterrunoPace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (153 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings153 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB2 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperKaseguJJ Software (KR)

Customer experience

runo

All ratings152 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative32.3%

Pace

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

runo

Subscriptions12
  • Pay-As-You-Run$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • runo pro$24.99
  • runo pro$29.99
  • runo pro$49.99
None

Pace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is runo free?
runo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pace free?
Pace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, runo or Pace?
Pace is rated higher. runo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Pace averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do runo or Pace have ads?
Neither runo nor Pace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, runo or Pace?
runo ships an update every 2 days, and Pace every 9 months. Most recently, runo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pace on September 17, 2026.

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