Comparison

PacePal vs RunScene

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

Head to head
About

PacePal

Connect with other runners, discover local runs, and track your progress. Earn points for every kilometer run, with group runs offering double points. Use these points for a chance to win monthly prizes and access training plans.

Highlights
  • Host and join runs
  • Interactive run map
  • Earn points for distance
  • Monthly prize draws
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • In-app messaging
  • Training plans and pace calculator
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

RunScene

Features
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RunScene is where your runs, your club, your races and your training plan live together - instead of scattered across four apps and a group chat. Whether you are heading out for your first 5K or chasing a marathon time, RunScene keeps everything in one place and connects you with the people running near you. Previously MyRunClub. Same clubs, same account, new name. YOUR RUNS, AUTOMATICALLY • Runs import straight from Apple Health — nothing to type in • Record on whatever you already use: your watch, your phone, another app • Kilometre splits, route maps, heart rate and calories • Your fastest 1 km, mile, 5K and 10K segments found for you, so you do not have to race to set a personal best • Moving time separated from total time, so a wait at a crossing does not ruin your pace TRAINING PLANS THAT ADAPT TO YOU • Personalised plans for 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon • Built from the runs you have actually done, not a template • Set a goal time or simply aim to finish — genuinely different plans • An honest answer on whether your target is realistic, based on your form, your longest run and the weeks you have left • Rate how hard each session felt and the weeks ahead adjust • Cannot run Tuesday? Drag the session to Wednesday and the plan moves with you • Free for your first week FIND RUN CLUBS NEAR YOU • Discover clubs on an interactive map • Club details, routes, distances and meeting times • Save your favourites and get notified about upcoming runs • RSVP to club runs and see exactly who else is going LEADERBOARDS AND PROGRESS • Weekly distance leaderboards for your club, your area and your friends • Everything resets every Monday, so this week is always winnable • Training load shows when to push and when to back off • Race predictions for what you would run today over any distance STAY CONNECTED • Follow friends and see their runs on your feed • React, comment and tag friends in posts • Notifications for reactions, comments, mentions and club events • A reminder on the morning of any training session you have scheduled WHAT IT COSTS Finding clubs, joining runs, syncing your workouts and leaderboards are free, always. Runner Pro adds training plans, race time predictions, training load and your full running history. Lace up and find your run scene. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://runscene.co.uk/privacy

Screenshots

PacePal4 screens
RunScene4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PacePal at none against RunScene's 3. RunScene's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). 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. RunScene sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PacePal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PacePal ships an update every 2 months, RunScene every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PacePal versus RunScene: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacePalRunScene
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB137 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPacePalLiam Cook

In-app purchases

None

PacePal

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RunScene

Subscriptions3
  • MyRunClub Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • MyRunClub Premium7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • MyRunClub Premium - Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PacePal free?
PacePal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunScene free?
RunScene is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PacePal or RunScene have ads?
Neither PacePal nor RunScene shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PacePal or RunScene?
PacePal ships an update every 2 months, and RunScene every 5 days. Most recently, PacePal was updated on October 24, 2026 and RunScene on October 24, 2026.

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