Comparison

PaceMatcher vs PillPets

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

Head to head
About

PaceMatcher

Features
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Running is better with the right person. PaceMatcher helps runners and walkers find people who match their pace, goals, schedule, and the way they like to stay active. Whether you’re looking for a regular running partner, someone to train toward a goal with, a running buddy while traveling, or simply new people to get active with, PaceMatcher helps you make the right connection. Find your match Discover runners and walkers based on pace and what you’re looking for. Match your way Fine-tune your matches by preferred pace, run time, distance, and events. Connect and run together Find someone who fits, start a conversation, and plan your next run or walk. Track your runs Record your distance, pace, duration, and running history directly in PaceMatcher. Explore events Discover running events, join them, and see other runners who are attending. Build momentum Unlock achievements as you connect, run, and stay active. Your pace doesn’t have to match everyone. Just the right person. Find your pace. Find your person. Run together.

About

PillPets

This app transforms medication routines into an engaging game. Users set up reminders, track doses, and earn rewards to care for virtual pets. It helps build consistency and motivation for daily medication adherence.

Highlights
  • Medication reminders
  • Dose tracking
  • Virtual pet collection
  • Reward system
  • Streak tracking
  • Pill history log
Features
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PillPets — Medication Reminders Made Fun Building a consistent medication routine is hard. PillPets makes it easier (and way more fun) by turning your daily pill reminders into a game you’ll actually want to come back to. Set up reminders in seconds, check off doses as you take them, and watch your pets grow as you stay on track. Every on-time dose earns rewards — so you’re not just remembering your meds… you’re building momentum. Why people love PillPets Simple pill reminders – Add medications, choose times, and get notifications when it’s time. Quick “Taken” check-in – Tap once to log your dose and keep moving. Pill history – See what you took and when, so you don’t second-guess yourself. Earn coins & rewards – Get coins for taking your medication on time. Collect pets – Unlock new pets and build your collection. Level up your pets – Your consistency helps your pets grow and level up. Streaks & progress – Stay motivated with streak tracking and progress stats. Designed for real life PillPets is made to be fast, friendly, and low-stress — great for daily routines, busy schedules, and anyone who wants a little extra motivation. Note: PillPets is a reminder and tracking tool and is not a medical device. Always follow your provider’s instructions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PaceMatcher4 screens
PillPets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaceMatcher at none against PillPets's 1. PillPets's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. PillPets sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. PaceMatcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaceMatcher ships an update every 2 weeks, PillPets every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PaceMatcher versus PillPets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceMatcherPillPets
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB69 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZeljko MilosevichNathan Geckler

In-app purchases

None

PaceMatcher

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PillPets

Subscriptions1
  • PillPets Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month

Questions

Is PaceMatcher free?
PaceMatcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PillPets free?
PillPets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PaceMatcher or PillPets have ads?
Neither PaceMatcher nor PillPets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PaceMatcher or PillPets?
PaceMatcher ships an update every 2 weeks, and PillPets every 3 weeks. Most recently, PaceMatcher was updated on October 30, 2026 and PillPets on October 30, 2026.

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