Comparison

Ruby Pace vs Chrono Consult

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

Head to head
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.

About

Chrono Consult

Features
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Chrono Consult provides real-time tracking and LIVE timing for athletes in endurance events around the globe. Maps, Event schedules, Event information and athlete start lists all in one place.

Screenshots

Ruby Pace4 screens
Chrono Consult4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ruby Pace at every 2 days against Chrono Consult's every 6 days. Ruby Pace also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruby Pace ships an update every 2 days, Chrono Consult every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Ruby Pace versus Chrono Consult: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuby PaceChrono Consult
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeremy ValensiMobee Event Apps

In-app purchases

None

Ruby Pace

No in-app purchases

None

Chrono Consult

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruby Pace free?
Ruby Pace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chrono Consult free?
Chrono Consult is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ruby Pace or Chrono Consult have ads?
Neither Ruby Pace nor Chrono Consult shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruby Pace or Chrono Consult?
Ruby Pace ships an update every 2 days, and Chrono Consult every 6 days. Most recently, Ruby Pace was updated on October 28, 2026 and Chrono Consult on October 24, 2026.

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