Comparison

PaceLog Run vs SoleDust

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

Head to head
About

PaceLog Run

Features
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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.

About

SoleDust

Features
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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.

Screenshots

PaceLog Run3 screens
SoleDust4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 1 level
PaceLog Run versus SoleDust: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceLog RunSoleDust
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Best chart rank—#149 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLight LLCPeter Olofsson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PaceLog Run

One-time1
  • Remove Ads (Lifetime)$4.99
None

SoleDust

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PaceLog Run free?
PaceLog Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoleDust free?
SoleDust costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PaceLog Run or SoleDust have ads?
PaceLog Run shows ads; SoleDust does not.
Which is updated more often, PaceLog Run or SoleDust?
PaceLog Run ships an update every 3 weeks, and SoleDust every 3 days. Most recently, PaceLog Run was updated on October 16, 2026 and SoleDust on October 25, 2026.

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