RunningCalc vs Race Pace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RunningCalc
This app helps runners calculate and convert running pace, speed, distance, and time. It offers features like pace calculation, pace band generation, and split analysis to aid in workout planning and race preparation.
- Pace, speed, and distance calculation
- Customizable pace band generator
- Split analysis for runs
- Cheat sheet creator for pace/speed conversion
- Flexible unit support (km, miles, km/h, mph)
- Light and dark mode
Read full descriptionHide full description
RunningCalc lets you convert and calculate running pace, speed, distance and time with a clean and easy to use interface with quick input. Plan workouts, analyze splits, create custom pace bands, and instantly convert between pace, speed, and distance. * Pace Calculator: Instantly convert pace, speed and distance by setting any value. Calculate pace, speed, or time by setting any two values. The intuitive locking system lets you fine-tune your calculations on the fly. * Pace Band Generator: Create personalized, printable pace bands for your races. Set your target distance and time, define split lengths, generate a band and print it to keep you on track. * Cheat Sheet Creator: Build custom pace-to-speed (and vice-versa) conversion charts for quick reference. Ideal for knowing your target treadmill speed. * Split Calculator: Track and analyze every segment of your run. Select specific splits to see their combined stats for targeted analysis. Perfect after treadmill sessions or interval training to get the total distance run or calculate the average pace for intervals. Easy to Use: Clean, intuitive interface designed for quick input, even when you're mid-workout. Customizable: Tailor distance presets for both the Pace Calculator and Pace Band to your common running distances. Flexible Units: Seamlessly work with kilometers, miles, km/h, and mph. Light & Dark Mode: Adapts to your system's appearance for comfortable viewing. No ads, no subscriptions – just powerful features to support your running journey.
Race Pace
Read full descriptionHide full description
Race Pace is the smart running pace calculator designed for real world racing. Whether you are training for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or custom distance, Race Pace helps you calculate the exact pace you need and understand what that pace actually means on race day. Unlike basic pace calculators, Race Pace includes Race Reality Buffer, helping runners account for GPS over distance that commonly happens during races. This means you can plan your watch pace more accurately and avoid missing a PB because your watch recorded extra mileage. Features include: • Instant pace to finish time calculations • 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and Custom distances • Min per mile and min per kilometre support • Real world GPS over distance pacing buffer • Detailed split breakdowns by mile or kilometre • Pace comparison tools with plus and minus 5 second variations • Clean, distraction free design • Light and dark mode support • GPX route support coming soon Perfect for: • Marathon runners • Beginners planning their first race • PB attempts • Long run pacing • Race day strategy planning Race smarter. Pace better.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RunningCalc at none against Race Pace's shown. RunningCalc also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RunningCalc ships an update every 5 days, Race Pace every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RunningCalc | Race Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Byung Hyun Martin Larvia | Matthew Way |
In-app purchases
RunningCalc
No in-app purchases
Race Pace
No in-app purchases









