Comparison

New York Road Runners vs Pace+

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

Head to head
About

New York Road Runners

Stay updated on all New York Road Runners events, from weekly races to the TCS New York City Marathon. Track runners in real-time, explore interactive race features, and support community programs. Get schedules, alerts, and essential race-day tools.

Highlights
  • Live runner tracking
  • Race schedules and alerts
  • Cheer from anywhere
  • Interactive race features
  • Live race feeds
  • Donation support for programs
Features
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Whether you’re racing, spectating, or supporting the community, stay updated on all things NYRR. Track your favorite runners in real time, support community programs, and stay updated on races year-round – from weekly events to the TCS New York City Marathon. * Live Runner Tracking – Track your favorite runners with real-time race-day updates * Stay Informed – Get schedules, alerts, and key race details all year long * Cheer from Anywhere – Support and celebrate runners no matter where you are * Interactive Race Features – Explore live leaderboards, course maps, and essential race-day tools * Pro Race Coverage – When elite athletes compete, watch live race feeds, follow top contenders, and dive into athlete bios * Make Every Mile Count – Make a donation to support NYRR’s free youth and community programs Download now and experience the transformative power of running!

About

Pace+

This app connects you with the race community, offering updates, social features, and logistical support. Stay motivated and informed from registration to the start line.

Highlights
  • Race-specific community updates
  • Social feed for photos and check-ins
  • Weekly rankings and motivation
  • Official race news and reminders
  • Race logistics assistant
  • Share preparation and race prompts
Features
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Pace+ helps you stay connected, motivated, and prepared from the moment you sign up to the moment you reach the start line. Built around your active race, Pace+ gives you one place to follow the full pre-race journey with: Race-specific community updates A social Pulse feed for photos, videos, check-ins, and prompts Weekly rankings and motivation through Zones and Waves Official race news and practical reminders A race-focused assistant for logistics and essentials Whether you are building momentum, sorting race-week logistics, or just looking for motivation from others on the same journey, Pace+ keeps the countdown alive. With Pace+, you can: Share your preparation with the race community Answer fun race prompts and post updates React to other racers with High fives Stay on top of key race info and organizer messages Get practical help around bib pickup, transport, and essentials Feel part of something bigger before race day arrives Pace+ is designed to make every race feel more social, more motivating, and more actionable. From first registration to final countdown, this is your race journey — all in one place.

Screenshots

New York Road Runners4 screens
Pace+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pace+ at 100% against New York Road Runners's 15%. Pace+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and device support (3 vs 1). New York Road Runners's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 1) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pace+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New York Road Runners has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of New York Road Runners's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pace+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
New York Road Runners versus Pace+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew York Road RunnersPace+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (75 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNew York Road Runners, Inc.RaceID AB

Customer experience

New York Road Runners

All ratings65 ratings
Positive26.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative72.3%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive15.1%
Neutral0.8%
Negative84.1%

Pace+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

New York Road Runners

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Runner tracking list capped at 50
  • Credit card and gift card issues after update

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to track entire club/team without individual selection
  • Improved race registration status and information

Pace+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

New York Road Runners

No in-app purchases

None

Pace+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is New York Road Runners free?
New York Road Runners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pace+ free?
Pace+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, New York Road Runners or Pace+?
Pace+ is rated higher. New York Road Runners averages 2.2 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Pace+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do New York Road Runners or Pace+ have ads?
Neither New York Road Runners nor Pace+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, New York Road Runners or Pace+?
New York Road Runners ships an update fortnightly, and Pace+ fortnightly. Most recently, New York Road Runners was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pace+ on October 31, 2026.

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