Comparison

Pace vs RunItUp

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

RunItUp

This app transforms solo runs into social events. Track your runs with GPS, join or create running clubs, and motivate friends through a social feed. Monitor your progress and personal records to achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Accurate GPS run mapping
  • Background tracking
  • Offline data sync
  • Create/join Run Clubs
  • Weekly leaderboards
  • Social feed with likes/comments
  • Shoe mileage tracking
Features
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Tired of running alone? Turn your solo jogs into a social celebration with RunItUp! Track every run with precision GPS, build your crew compete in a Run Club, and get the motivation you need to crush your goals. RunItUp is the ultimate social fitness tracker designed for runners who thrive on community and data. Whether you're training for a 5k or just starting your journey, our features are built to keep you moving. TRACK EVERY RUN WITH PRECISION • Accurate GPS Mapping: See your exact path, distance, pace, and splits in real-time. • Reliable Background Tracking: Our tracker works seamlessly even when your screen is locked or the app is in the background. • Offline Sync: Finish your run without a connection? No problem. Your data is saved securely and syncs automatically the next time you're online. You'll never lose a run. BUILD YOUR CREW WITH RUN CLUBS • Create or Join a Club: Team up with friends, training partners, or colleagues. • Weekly Leaderboards: Compete for the top spot! See who in your club ran the farthest each week. • Friendly Competition: A little rivalry is healthy. Use your club to stay motivated and accountable. A SOCIAL FEED THAT MOVES YOU • Celebrate Every Mile: See your friends' latest runs right in your feed or with notifications. • Give Props & Motivation: Like and comment on activities to cheer each other on. • Discover New Runners: Find and follow other runners in the community. STATS THAT MATTER • All-Time Stats: Track your total distance, time, and number of runs. • Personal Records: Watch your PRs for your fastest mile, 5k, and 10k improve. • Shoe Mileage Tracker: Add your shoes to track mileage, runs, and know exactly when it's time for a new pair. Your community is waiting. Download RunItUp today and discover how much further you can go, together.

Screenshots

Pace4 screens
RunItUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RunItUp at daily against Pace's every 9 months. RunItUp also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pace against 5.0 for RunItUp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RunItUp has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pace ships an update every 9 months, RunItUp daily. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pace versus RunItUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceRunItUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB32 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJJ Software (KR)Kory Buck

Customer experience

Pace

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

RunItUp

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pace

No in-app purchases

None

RunItUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pace free?
Pace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunItUp free?
RunItUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pace or RunItUp?
Pace and RunItUp are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 13 ratings respectively.
Do Pace or RunItUp have ads?
Neither Pace nor RunItUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pace or RunItUp?
Pace ships an update every 9 months, and RunItUp daily. Most recently, Pace was updated on June 4, 2026 and RunItUp on August 24, 2026.

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