Comparison

ONTRACK vs ParkPacer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

ParkPacer

Features
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ParkPacer helps you run a smarter 5K — on parkrun mornings, or on any route you already know. Import your own loop from Apple Health or a GPX file and hills are mapped automatically. Save it once, then re-run it with a new target pace whenever you train. Or pick a UK parkrun course, set a finish time, and get kilometre splits that match how you actually train. Suggested paces can come from your recent Apple Health workouts, or from times you enter yourself. They’re recommendations only — always run to feel. WHAT YOU GET • Pace plans for 5K with even, negative, or positive split shapes • Import your own routes (GPX or Apple Health) — not just parkrun • Automatic climb and descent detection from the GPS track • Editable kilometre paces if you want to override the plan • GPS hill and descent cues timed to your place on the course • Course maps with kilometre markers, climbs, and descents • Apple Watch live coaching focused on estimated finish time, with pace prompts when you need them • Optional Apple Workout mode with Siri pace alerts • Send a plan from iPhone to Watch before you start • Finish funnel: show your parkrun barcode on iPhone and Watch when you stop • Optional save to Apple Fitness when a run finishes COURSES Browse hundreds of UK 5K parkrun events. Many include GPX routes for map and hill cues; others still work with kilometre interval plans. Your imported routes live under My courses. Community-approved routes can sync when you’re online. Spot a course mistake? Email an updated GPX to ParkPacer.app@gmail.com. APPLE WATCH Build on iPhone, race on Watch. Live distance, projected finish, target pace, and course cues stay with you while your phone stays in a pocket — or start from the phone and mirror to Watch. HEALTH & SAFETY ParkPacer is a pacing aid, not medical advice. Running carries risk. Pace suggestions are based on Apple Health data and/or times you enter — we can’t confirm they’re the right speed for you. Use your own judgement. Full legal & safety text is in the app under Settings. NOT AFFILIATED WITH PARKRUN ParkPacer is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by parkrun Limited or parkrun Global Limited. “parkrun” is a registered trademark of parkrun Limited. Event names are listed for course selection only. SUPPORT ParkPacer.app@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://parkpacer.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://parkpacer.com/privacy

Screenshots

ONTRACK4 screens
ParkPacer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ParkPacer at none against ONTRACK's 1. ParkPacer also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. ONTRACK sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. ParkPacer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ONTRACK ships an update every 8 days, ParkPacer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ONTRACK versus ParkPacer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterONTRACKParkPacer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOliver Foxcarl waters

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ONTRACK

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Access$6.991 Month
None

ParkPacer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ONTRACK free?
ONTRACK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ParkPacer free?
ParkPacer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ONTRACK or ParkPacer have ads?
ONTRACK shows ads; ParkPacer does not.
Which is updated more often, ONTRACK or ParkPacer?
ONTRACK ships an update every 8 days, and ParkPacer every 5 days. Most recently, ONTRACK was updated on October 7, 2026 and ParkPacer on October 21, 2026.

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