Comparison

ONTRACK vs PaceCalc

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

Head to head
About

ONTRACK

Features
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ONTRACK is the running app for performance-focused runners, with research-backed metrics for smarter running. It provides precise, research-backed metrics to understand exactly how your training is progressing - for each individual run, as well as over time. With metrics such as Training Load, Cardio Efficiency, Injury Risk Warnings, and more, see exactly how your running is trending, run after run. And that’s not where it stops. Line up for races and parkrun-style series, track your footprint across the globe - and when you want the social side, your club, friends and their races are right there too. Get up and running in minutes - download ONTRACK now. See your terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PaceCalc

Features
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Pace Calculator β€” The Essential Running Math Tool Instantly calculate pace, time, or distance for any run. Enter any two values and get the third β€” it's that simple. THREE CALCULATORS IN ONE β€’ Pace Calculator: Enter distance and time to find your pace β€’ Time Calculator: Enter pace and distance to find your finish time β€’ Distance Calculator: Enter time and pace to find how far you'll go BUILT FOR RUNNERS β€’ Quick distance presets β€” tap once for 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon β€’ 400m lap split times for track workouts β€’ Speed display in km/h or mph β€’ Switch between kilometers and miles anytime DESIGNED FOR EASE β€’ Intuitive scroll wheel pickers β€” no typing required β€’ Clean, distraction-free interface β€’ Dark and light mode support β€’ Results update instantly as you scroll Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, Pace Calculator gives you the numbers you need in seconds.

Screenshots

ONTRACK4 screens
PaceCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaceCalc at none against ONTRACK's 3. PaceCalc also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ONTRACK sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. PaceCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ONTRACK ships an update weekly, PaceCalc daily. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ONTRACK versus PaceCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterONTRACKPaceCalc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size54 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOliver FoxPeaceCode

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ONTRACK

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access$6.991 Month
  • ONTRACK Premium$39.991 Month
  • ONTRACK Premium$399.991 Year
None

PaceCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ONTRACK free?
ONTRACK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaceCalc free?
PaceCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ONTRACK or PaceCalc have ads?
Both ONTRACK and PaceCalc show ads.
Which is updated more often, ONTRACK or PaceCalc?
ONTRACK ships an update weekly, and PaceCalc daily. Most recently, ONTRACK was updated on October 28, 2026 and PaceCalc on October 28, 2026.

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