Comparison

Pacr vs Ruby Pace

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

Head to head
About

Pacr

Features
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Ever wondered which pace you actually need to run in order to achieve a sub 2h Half-Marathon? Pacr solves that issue for you, simply enter the distance and total time, hit calculate and you will know your 5:41 min/km target pace. Your trainer gave you some cryptic track workout, e.g. 600m at threshold pace of 4:21 min/km, whats that for a actual track lap? With Pacr you can configure your often used distances for which the durations will automatically always be calculated. The workout screen lets you import workouts in json format, and automatically calculates your predefined splits for it. Which makes interval training a breeze.

About

Ruby Pace

Features
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Calculate your pace, reach your goals. Ruby Pace is a clean and fast pace calculator built for runners of all levels. Whether you're training for a 5K or a marathon, get the exact paces you need in just seconds — based on your VMA or a target time and distance. From short intervals to long runs, Ruby Pace helps you train smarter, without the clutter. Features: - Calculate your training paces from your VMA - Find your ideal race pace from a time + distance goal - Clear, color-coded pace zones (easy, threshold, 10K, etc.) - Simple interface, zero distractions - Automatically saves your latest data - Designed for focused runners who want to progress without overcomplicating things. Turn your VMA into race-ready pace — instantly.

Screenshots

Pacr4 screens
Ruby Pace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ruby Pace at none against Pacr's shown. Ruby Pace also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacr ships an update every 5 weeks, Ruby Pace every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pacr versus Ruby Pace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacrRuby Pace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcel WagnerJeremy Valensi

In-app purchases

None

Pacr

No in-app purchases

None

Ruby Pace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pacr free?
Pacr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruby Pace free?
Ruby Pace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pacr or Ruby Pace have ads?
Pacr shows ads; Ruby Pace does not.
Which is updated more often, Pacr or Ruby Pace?
Pacr ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ruby Pace every 2 days. Most recently, Pacr was updated on October 5, 2026 and Ruby Pace on October 4, 2026.

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