PaceLog Run vs SoleDust
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PaceLog Run
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PaceLog Run is a simple running log that lets you quickly record distance and time on a calendar. Key features: • Log runs in seconds: record distance and time for each day at a glance • Monthly stats: total distance and average pace calculated automatically • Trend chart: visualize your progress over time (e.g., last 6 months) • Offline & private: your data stays on your device • Backup & restore: export and import your data as JSON • Remove ads: a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase (purchase/restore supported) Perfect for runners who want a lightweight log—no accounts, no hassle.
SoleDust
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Every pair carries a history. SoleDust helps you see it. SoleDust is a visual logbook for your running shoes, bringing every pair, run, photo, distance goal, race and milestone together in one carefully designed experience. CONNECT ONCE WITH APPLE HEALTH Import running workouts from the apps and devices that share them with Apple Health. Assign the shoes you wore and SoleDust keeps each pair’s mileage and history up to date. Missed a workout? Add it manually in seconds. YOUR ENTIRE SHOE ROTATION, IN ONE VIEW • Add photos and organize every pair you run in • Set individual distance goals and follow your progress • See an estimated replacement range based on brand and model • Review the complete running history of every pair • Unlock milestones for distances, races and goal progress EXPLORE EVERY RUN Browse your running history, photos and races in a visual monthly calendar. Open a run to explore available distance, route, pace, duration, elevation, cadence, heart rate, location, weather and terrain data. Add a photo, assign shoes, mark a run as a race, rename it or adjust its indoor, outdoor and terrain details. NOW ON APPLE WATCH Take your shoe rotation and recent running history to your wrist. Browse shoes and runs, open detailed stats, assign shoes and add missed runs directly from Apple Watch. CREATE WITH STUDIO Turn your photos and run data into polished custom graphics. Explore layouts, typography, backgrounds, filters, effects and formats, then export your finished artwork as an image. STAY IN SYNC Use SoleDust across iPhone and iPad. Your shoes, runs, photos and Studio settings stay synchronized through your private iCloud database. Add SoleDust widgets to your Home Screen for a quick view of shoe mileage, distance goals and your monthly running calendar. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Apple Health access is read-only. SoleDust does not add or modify Health data and contains no advertising, analytics or cross-app tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PaceLog Run at Free against SoleDust's $1.99. PaceLog Run also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.2). SoleDust's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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
PaceLog Run is free to download; SoleDust costs $1.99 up front. PaceLog Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SoleDust asks for nothing beyond the download.
PaceLog Run ships an update every 3 weeks, SoleDust every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PaceLog Run | SoleDust |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #149 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Light LLC | Peter Olofsson |
In-app purchases
PaceLog Run
- Remove Ads (Lifetime)$4.99
SoleDust
No in-app purchases









