Comparison

InclineFlow vs Pacer

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

Head to head
About

InclineFlow

This app connects to FTMS-compatible treadmills to track detailed workout metrics like speed, distance, and elevation. It automatically syncs data to platforms like Strava and Apple Health, and offers multiple export formats for other fitness services. All your workout data is stored locally on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • FTMS treadmill connectivity
  • Real-time workout metrics
  • Automatic Strava sync
  • Apple HealthKit integration
  • TCX, GPX, FIT export
  • Local data storage
  • AirPlay mirroring
Features
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Transform your treadmill workouts with InclineFlow - the ultimate companion app for FTMS-compatible treadmills. Track every incline, capture precise elevation data, and seamlessly export to Strava, Apple HealthKit, and other fitness platforms. BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY Connect wirelessly to any FTMS-compatible treadmill. Supports Sole, NordicTrack, ProForm, Life Fitness, Precor, and other brands with FTMS protocol. Automatic reconnection and background support ensure uninterrupted workouts. COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME METRICS • Speed (mph, km/h, m/s) - instant and average • Distance tracking • Elevation gain and loss calculations • Heart rate data from treadmill or external Bluetooth HR monitor • Calories, pace, power, and workout duration • Large, easy-to-read display in landscape mode DIRECT PLATFORM INTEGRATION Automatic workout sync to your favorite platforms - no manual uploads: • Strava Auto-Upload: Uploads automatically after each workout • Apple Health Sync: Save directly to Health app AIRPLAY & EXTERNAL DISPLAY Mirror metrics to TV or monitor via AirPlay with large, easy-to-read fonts. MULTIPLE EXPORT FORMATS TCX, GPX, and FIT export formats. Email files to yourself for easy importing Training Peaks or other platforms. Files are compatible with Strava, Garmin Connect, TrainingPeaks, and more. WORKOUT MANAGEMENT • Start/stop recording with one tap • Complete workout history with detailed statistics • All data stored locally on your device PRIVACY & CONTROL Your data stays yours: • All workout data stored locally on device • No cloud services or external servers • No tracking, analytics, or data collection • Export only what you choose COMPATIBLE TREADMILLS Any treadmill with Bluetooth FTMS (Fitness Machine Service) support: • Sole (F63, F80, F85, TT8, and others) • NordicTrack Commercial series • ProForm Pro series • Life Fitness • Precor • And many more FTMS-enabled brands SUPPORT Questions or issues? Contact us through the app or visit our support site. Track the climb. Export the data. Own your progress.

About

Pacer

This app helps you achieve your daily step goals by tracking your progress in real-time. It intelligently spreads your goal across your active hours, providing immediate feedback on whether you're ahead or behind pace. Receive gentle nudges to stay on track throughout the day.

Highlights
  • Live ahead/behind step count
  • Customizable active hours
  • Watch-face complications
  • Gentle pace nudges
  • Privacy-focused (no data collection)
  • Built for Apple Watch
Features
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Most step counters tell you you're behind at 10pm. Pacer tells you at 10am. Pacer spreads your daily step goal across your active hours and shows whether you're ahead or behind pace right now, on every glance. A 10,000-step goal isn't a midnight cliff. By 3pm you can know if you're on track. WHAT YOU GET • A live ahead/behind number on your wrist — "+420" or "-180", not a percentage. • Three watch-face complications: rectangular (steps + delta + pace bar), Pacer Steps (circular), and Pacer Delta (circular). • Custom active hours. Active from 10am? Winding down by 6pm? Set it once. • Gentle behind-pace nudges if you slip off pace PRIVACY Pacer collects nothing. HealthKit step counts stay on your watch — no servers, no accounts, no analytics, no third-party SDKs. DESIGNED FOR APPLE WATCH Built with SwiftUI and Swift 6 for smooth, battery-friendly performance. HOW IT WORKS Set a daily goal and an active window (default 9am–8pm). Every minute Pacer computes your on-pace target, a moving line from 0 at your start time to your goal at your end time. The delta between your actual steps and that target is your dashboard, your complication, your nudge. PERFECT FOR • Walkers who want nudges, not alarms • Shift workers with non-standard hours • Anyone trying to get their steps in for the day, every day

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: InclineFlow at Free against Pacer's $3.99. Pacer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and 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

InclineFlow is free to download; Pacer costs $3.99 up front. InclineFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pacer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InclineFlow ships an update monthly, Pacer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
InclineFlow versus Pacer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInclineFlowPacer
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheVSG LLCAditya Gupta

In-app purchases

1 purchases

InclineFlow

One-time1
  • Unlock InclineFlow$2.99
None

Pacer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InclineFlow free?
InclineFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pacer free?
Pacer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, InclineFlow or Pacer?
Pacer is rated higher. InclineFlow averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pacer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do InclineFlow or Pacer have ads?
Neither InclineFlow nor Pacer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InclineFlow or Pacer?
InclineFlow ships an update monthly, and Pacer every 2 months. Most recently, InclineFlow was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pacer on October 31, 2026.

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