Comparison

Pace vs AirJump

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

Head to head
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.

About

AirJump

This app uses your AirPods or Apple Watch to accurately count jump rope sessions. It tracks heart rate, calories burned, and provides guided workouts with progress charts and global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Accurate jump counting via AirPods motion sensors
  • Apple Watch integration for heart rate and calories
  • Guided workout programs for all levels
  • Close your Apple Watch Move ring feature
  • Global leaderboard for jump count rankings
  • Real-time stats on iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Full history and progress charts
  • Trophies and achievements for motivation
Features
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AirJump – Track Your Jumps with AirPods & Apple Watch Compatible with AirPods Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max, AirPods 3rd generation, Beats Fit Pro, and Apple Watch Series 4 and later. Take your jump workouts to the next level with AirJump — the most accurate jump counter available on iPhone. AirJump uses your AirPods' motion sensors to count jumps with precision, while your Apple Watch tracks heart rate and calories burned in real time. No extra equipment needed. Key Features: Accurate Jump Counting via AirPods: AirJump uses AirPods motion sensors to count every jump — not arm movements, not head nods, just actual jumps. The most reliable jump counter available. Apple Watch Integration: Pair AirPods with Apple Watch for the ultimate combo — AirPods count the jumps, Apple Watch tracks your heart rate and calories burned simultaneously. Guided Workout Programs: Follow structured jump workout programs designed for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Track your sets, reps, and progress with every session. Close Your Move Ring: AirJump calculates exactly how many jumps you need to close your Apple Watch Move ring for the day and guides you through it. Global Leaderboard (Ranks): See how you stack up against other AirJump users worldwide. Daily, weekly, and all-time rankings based on total jump count — updated after every session. Real-Time Stats: Watch your jump count, heart rate, calories, and session timer update live as you work out, on both iPhone and Apple Watch. Full History & Progress Charts: Every session is saved. Review your jump history, track weekly and monthly trends with beautiful bar charts, and see your improvement over time. Trophies & Achievements: Stay motivated by earning trophies as you hit new milestones — from your first 10 jumps to reaching 10,000 and beyond. Works Your Way: Jump with a rope, without one, or simulate jumps — AirJump works with any jumping style. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pace4 screens
AirJump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pace at none against AirJump's 6. Pace also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). AirJump's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (50 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AirJump sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pace asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirJump has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pace's written reviews are positive against 77% of AirJump's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pace ships an update every 9 months, AirJump monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pace versus AirJump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceAirJump
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better77.4% of reviews
Number of ratings150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJJ Software (KR)Reza Firouzbakht

Customer experience

Pace

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

AirJump

All ratings50 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral16.1%
Negative6.5%

Bugs and requests

Pace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AirJump

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Does not count jumps at all
  • Counter is way off
  • Questionable accuracy with delays in starting count
  • Does not work with AirPods Pro for some users
  • Cannot run in the background

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add sound effects (already implemented)
  • Improve accuracy for low jump height
  • Improve accuracy when not facing phone
  • Allow background execution or floating window
  • Improve accuracy with certain earbuds
Show 2 more
  • Fix delays in starting jump counting
  • Add calorie counting

In-app purchases

None

Pace

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AirJump

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access3 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • AirJump Lifetime Access2 variants$19.99

Questions

Is Pace free?
Pace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirJump free?
AirJump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pace or AirJump?
Pace is rated higher. Pace averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AirJump averages 4.6 from 50 ratings.
Do Pace or AirJump have ads?
Neither Pace nor AirJump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pace or AirJump?
Pace ships an update every 9 months, and AirJump monthly. Most recently, Pace was updated on October 30, 2026 and AirJump on November 4, 2026.

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