Comparison

Paceriz vs RunWard

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

Head to head
About

Paceriz

Features
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Should you run the plan todayβ€”or take a rest day? A plan is only the starting point. Paceriz reads your synced run data, assesses your current fitness, then reviews what you actually ran each week to adjust the following weekβ€”and explains the main reasons behind the plan. [It remembers yesterday's workout] Finished intervals yesterday? Open the app today and see why an easy run is on the schedule: to let your heart rate settle. The home screen also shows changes in your fitness metrics and your projected finish time for your target race. [Your plan adapts to you] Set your target race and the days you can train. Paceriz maps out each week: easy runs, intervals, tempo runs, and long runs; how far to go; and the appropriate pace or heart-rate range. Each week, it reviews what you actually ran before deciding whether to add volume, hold steady, or ease back for a week so your body can absorb the work. [Plans that explain why] Why is this week set up this way? Why is it lighter than last week? Your plan and weekly review explain the main reasons behind the schedule, so you don't have to guess. [See yourself getting stronger] Fitness measures such as aerobic endurance and speed endurance update as you train. Your projected finish time adjusts with your latest training data; mileage accumulates automatically, and eligible runs can set new personal records. [When life changes, talk to Rizo] Sore legs, poor sleep, or a sudden work trip? Tell Rizo, your coach. Rizo can suggest plan adjustments, which take effect only after you confirm. This feature is available with a subscription. [Keep recording your usual way] Sync your training from Garmin Connect or Apple Health. Runs recorded on Apple Watch can also be imported through Apple Health. Connect Garmin to send workouts to your watch and follow them as you run. [Who it's for] β€’ You're training for a half marathon or marathon and want a plan that adapts to your current fitness β€’ You want a personal record but aren't sure when to add mileage or take a rest β€’ You're starting out and want to build steadily from a 5K or 10K Eligible new users get a 14-day free trial with full features, including weekly reviews and next-week plan adjustments. A subscription is required after the trial. Use your synced run data and see how Paceriz plans your week. Garmin, Apple Health, and Apple Watch are trademarks of their respective owners. Paceriz is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Paceriz subscription Eligible new users get 14 days of full access for free. After that, a subscription is required to keep using Paceriz, billed at your chosen plan's price. Subscriptions renew automatically; cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends to avoid renewal. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RunWard

Features
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Every run has a story. Understand yours. Training for your first 10K, building toward a half marathon, or preparing for your next marathon? RunWard brings your running history, recovery data and training plans together to help you understand where you areβ€”and decide what comes next. Connect your running watch and sync your data automatically. Go beyond recording distance: explore your pace, heart rate and training trends in one place. CONNECT YOUR WATCH. BRING YOUR DATA TOGETHER: Connect Garmin, COROS, Suunto, Polar, Fitbit, Zepp/Amazfit, Apple Health, intervals.icu and other supported services. Review your runs and available health data without switching between apps. Available data varies by device and connected service. UNDERSTAND YOUR RUNNING FITNESS: Track personal bests, historical peak fitness and your current fitness level. Explore training pace zones and race-time predictions to put your progress into perspective, whether your goal is a 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon. SEE YOUR TRAINING AND RECOVERY TOGETHER: Review training load, heart-rate zones and running-volume trends. Bring in HRV, resting heart rate, sleep and daily health metrics from supported devices to understand how your training and recovery change over time. TRAINING PLANS THAT ADAPT TO REAL LIFE: Follow a personalized running plan built around your training and race goals. With automatic recalibration enabled, RunWard adjusts upcoming workouts using recent running and recovery data. Completed workouts stay unchanged, and you can undo an adjustment. AN RUNNING RUNNING COACH THAT KNOWS YOUR HISTORY: Ask questions about your training and get analysis informed by your own records. From reviewing a recent run to discussing your next workout, make your data easier to understand. EXPLORE YOUR RUNNING FORM: Upload a running video for form analysis and practical suggestions. Get another perspective on how you move, alongside the numbers from your watch. SHARE THE JOURNEY: Share your activities and personalized running cards. Connect with other runners through running groups, private group chats and leaderboards, and celebrate the everyday work behind your next race. KEEP YOUR DATA. CHOOSE YOUR TOOLS: Export running activities as .FIT files to keep a copy or import them into compatible platforms. Download RunWard free and start with the core features. Premium unlocks personalized running coach, personalized training plans and additional advanced tools. See the app for feature availability and subscription details. From today's run to your next finish line. RunWard. Find your rhythm. Keep moving forward. RunWard's analysis and suggestions are for training guidance only and are not medical advice. This app is subject to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Paceriz4 screens
RunWard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Paceriz at weekly against RunWard's fortnightly. Paceriz also leads on device support (3 vs 1). RunWard's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Paceriz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and RunWard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paceriz ships an update weekly, RunWard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Paceriz versus RunWard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacerizRunWard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoZong WuAngus Cheng

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Paceriz

Subscriptions4
  • Paceriz Premium Monthly -Early Bird$3.991 Month
  • Paceriz Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Paceriz Premium Annual (Early Bird)1 Month trial$39.991 Year
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  • Paceriz Premium Annual1 Year trial$79.991 Year
2 purchases

RunWard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Paceriz free?
Paceriz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunWard free?
RunWard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paceriz or RunWard have ads?
Neither Paceriz nor RunWard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paceriz or RunWard?
Paceriz ships an update weekly, and RunWard fortnightly. Most recently, Paceriz was updated on October 28, 2026 and RunWard on October 24, 2026.

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