Comparison

PacePal vs Pacr

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

Head to head
About

PacePal

Discover local run clubs and group runs to find running buddies and stay motivated. Organize your own runs, set the pace, and invite friends or other local runners. Turn solo training into a shared, enjoyable experience.

Highlights
  • Discover local run clubs
  • Find group runs
  • Filter by pace, distance, time
  • Organize your own runs
  • Invite friends or open runs
  • Connect with running buddies
Features
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Never run alone again. PacePal helps you find run clubs and group runs near you, so every run comes with company. Whether you're a beginner working towards your first 5K or an experienced runner training for a marathon, PacePal helps you find runs that suit your pace, distance and schedule. No more getting left behind at a group run, or waiting around for everyone else to catch up. FIND YOUR RUN Discover local run clubs and group runs in your area Filter by pace, distance and time to find runs that fit you Find running buddies who train the way you do ORGANISE RUNS WITH YOUR PALS Create your own runs in just a few taps Set the pace, distance and meeting point Invite friends or open your run to other local runners ENJOY THE COMMUNITY Meet runners who share your goals Stay motivated with people who'll hold you to your plans Turn solo training into something you look forward to WHY RUN TOGETHER? Running with others keeps you consistent, pushes you a little further and makes the miles fly by. It's also safer and a great way to make new friends in your area. With PacePal, finding your running community is easy. Running is better together. Download PacePal and find your next group run today.

About

Pacr

Features
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Your running app should listen to your body. Pacr gives you a personalized training plan one week at a time, while keeping your long-term goals in view. Each new week draws on your running history, fitness, fatigue and targets, adapting as your body and training needs change. Whether you’re working toward your first 5K, chasing a faster 10K or preparing for a marathon, Pacr helps you make each run count. • Get a fresh week of suggested runs shaped by your training. • See distances in miles and follow sessions with pace, heart rate or RPE targets. • Build your own intervals, fartleks, ladders and more. • Receive live guidance during your runs. • Connect supported wearables and track your progress. Pacr is built for coaches too. Host your athletes, plan their sessions and review their runs on web or mobile. Message them in the app and keep their training together in one place.

Screenshots

PacePal4 screens
Pacr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PacePal at none against Pacr's 3. PacePal also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Pacr's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pacr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. PacePal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PacePal ships an update every 6 weeks, Pacr every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PacePal versus Pacr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacePalPacr
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPacePalPACR LTD.

In-app purchases

None

PacePal

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pacr

Subscriptions3
  • Self-Coached Pro14 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • Coach Starter$29.991 Month
  • Coach Pro$99.991 Month

Questions

Is PacePal free?
PacePal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pacr free?
Pacr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PacePal or Pacr have ads?
Neither PacePal nor Pacr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PacePal or Pacr?
PacePal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pacr every 2 days. Most recently, PacePal was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pacr on October 26, 2026.

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