PacePal vs RunScene
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
RunScene
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. RunScene sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PacePal asks for nothing beyond the download.
PacePal ships an update every 2 months, RunScene every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | PacePal | RunScene |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PacePal | Liam Cook |
In-app purchases
PacePal
No in-app purchases
RunScene
- MyRunClub Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- MyRunClub Premium7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- MyRunClub Premium - Annual$29.991 Year









