# Kai Running vs PaceGrid

The clearest difference is rating: PaceGrid at 5.0 against Kai Running's 1.0. PaceGrid also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). Kai Running's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kai Running sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PaceGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PaceGrid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Kai Running ships an update every 6 months, PaceGrid every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kai Running | PaceGrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kai-running/id6754845436/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacegrid-gps-running-tracker/id6760843225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 198 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Les Nants](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807100390) | [Blue Flame Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/523824138) |

## What reviewers say

### Kai Running

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kai-running/id6754845436)

Transform your running into an anime adventure. This app creates personalized training plans for your race goals, turning each workout into a challenge with a virtual rival and rewarding your progress with stat increases and visual evolution.

**Highlights:** Personalized training plans for race goals, Gamified workout challenges with virtual rival, Stat progression based on real performance, Visual evolution of in-app character, Manhwa-style chapter summaries of runs, GPS and treadmill support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan (Special Offer) | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |


### PaceGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacegrid-gps-running-tracker/id6760843225)

Track your runs and rides with detailed metrics like GPS, pace, splits, and heart rate. Save routes, use offline maps, and analyze your training load. Offers a free version with core features and an optional one-time purchase for advanced tools.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking for runs and rides, Heart rate monitoring with Bluetooth straps, Offline maps and saved routes, Workout analysis and training load, GPX and FIT file import/export, Optional Strava and Apple Health sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PaceGrid Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kai Running free?

Kai Running is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PaceGrid free?

PaceGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kai Running or PaceGrid?

PaceGrid is rated higher. Kai Running averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PaceGrid averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Kai Running or PaceGrid have ads?

Kai Running shows ads; PaceGrid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kai Running or PaceGrid?

Kai Running ships an update every 6 months, and PaceGrid every 5 days. Most recently, Kai Running was updated on November 13, 2026 and PaceGrid on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*