Comparison

Zulau 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

Zulau

Features
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Zulau is the all-in-one pace toolkit for runners and triathletes — calculate your pace, predict your race times, and find your next marathon anywhere in the world. PACE CALCULATOR Enter a distance and time to instantly get your pace, speed, VDOT, and equivalent race times. Works for running, swimming (per 100m/100yd), and cycling (km/h and mph), plus full triathlon splits from Sprint to Ironman. RACE TIME PREDICTOR Know what you can run. Enter one recent result and get predicted finish times across every standard distance — 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon — using proven models (Riegel, VDOT, and weight-adjusted). MARATHON FINDER Plan your next race. Browse marathons around the world and filter by country, month, and terrain (flat, rolling, hilly) to find the perfect course for a personal best or a destination race. WHY ZULAU - Running, swimming, cycling & triathlon — all in one app - Fast, clean, and easy to use - Accurate, trusted calculation models - No account required Whether you're chasing a personal best, planning your race season, or just curious about your pace, Zulau gives you the numbers that matter — in seconds.

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

Zulau4 screens
Ruby Pace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ruby Pace at none against Zulau's shown. Ruby Pace also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 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

Zulau ships an update every 3 weeks, Ruby Pace every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Zulau versus Ruby Pace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZulauRuby Pace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZharas SamatulyJeremy Valensi

In-app purchases

None

Zulau

No in-app purchases

None

Ruby Pace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zulau free?
Zulau 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 Zulau or Ruby Pace have ads?
Zulau shows ads; Ruby Pace does not.
Which is updated more often, Zulau or Ruby Pace?
Zulau ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ruby Pace every 2 days. Most recently, Zulau was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ruby Pace on October 4, 2026.

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