Pace It vs PROTR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pace It
This app helps runners analyze their training progress by tracking pace improvements across heart rate zones. It provides personalized training paces that adapt to your current fitness level, ensuring your workouts remain relevant. Monitor key metrics like VO2 max and training load for a comprehensive view of your development.
- Track pace progression across heart rate zones
- Personalized adaptive training paces
- Monitor VO2 max and training load
- Build and run structured workouts on Apple Watch
- Integrates with Strava and Apple Health
- Shoe tracking and rotation
- Personal best and yearly performance summaries
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Pace It is built for runners who want to know if their training is working and if they are getting faster at the same effort. Track pace trends across heart rate zones and get personalized training paces that adjust as your fitness changes. Instead of guessing your current 5K, 10K or threshold pace, Pace It uses your recent runs to recalibrate training targets so workouts stay aligned with your fitness. KEY FEATURES If you train by heart rate zones and care about pacing accuracy and aerobic development, you're in the right place. Whether you’re training for a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra, or a structured interval block, Pace It helps you: - See if you're getting faster at the same effort - Keep workouts aligned with current fitness using personalised pace targets - Track training distribution and pace trends across heart rate zones - Monitor training load, VO2 max and race estimates - Build structured workouts and run them on Apple Watch Compatible with Strava. Syncs with Apple Health. Built by runners who care about clear, accurate performance insights. ADAPTIVE PACE TARGETS & INSIGHTS - Track monthly pace-at-effort trends - Running efficiency analysis - See training paces, HR ranges, RPE recommendations and race estimates based on your recent running data. - Build structured running workouts using your pace targets APPLE WATCH WORKOUTS Execute runs and see weekly training progress on your watch. - 5 running screens - 30+ configurable metrics - Structured intervals and workouts with real-time pacing guidance - Daily steps & activity time FITNESS TRENDS & RUN ANALYSIS - VO₂ max tracking & VDOT - Training load ratio and training distribution - Pace, heart rate, power, cadence, splits and segments INTEGRATIONS Compatible with Strava. Import and export runs automatically, with historical sync for deeper training analysis. WEEKLY & MONTHLY TRAINING PROGRESS: - Track mileage, duration, streaks and HR zone distribution - Set weekly run goals ADDITIONAL TOOLS: - Home & lock-screen widgets - Shoe tracking & rotation - Race calculator - Personal best tracking - Yearly performance summaries PRIVACY Pace It reads data only from Apple Health. All data is processed locally on your device. No accounts are required. ACCESS, SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE INFORMATION Pace It offers both free and paid features. The free version of Pace It includes selected app features only. Freemium does not include access to the Pace It Apple Watch app and Pro features. To access Pace It Pro features, including the Watch app, you can choose between: - Lifetime Access — one-time purchase - Subscriptions — Monthly or Yearly plans Subscription plans include a 1-week free trial. Pro access includes the full Pace It experience, including training trends, adaptive pace targets and Apple Watch features. PAYMENT & RENEWALS - If you start a free trial, you will not be charged until the trial period ends. Unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends, your subscription will automatically renew at the selected price. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. - Manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Pace It is not a medical device, it provides training insights for informational and educational purposes only. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional Terms (Pace It Terms of Use): https://paceit.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://paceit.app/privacy-policy
PROTR
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Your complete training companion. PROTR is a free training app for serious athletes and coaches. Whether you run, cycle, lift, or do multi-sport - PROTR tracks everything in one place. PROTR brings your workouts, nutrition, and progress tracking together in one powerful app - so you can focus on what matters: getting better. Whether you're lifting, running, cycling, swimming, or training for your next cross fitness race, PROTR adapts to your sport and keeps you on track. PLAN & LOG WORKOUTS Build custom workouts or choose from a library of sport-specific templates. Log sets, reps, distance, and time with a clean, intuitive interface designed for mid-session use. Track your real-time heart rate and see how your effort compares to previous sessions. TRACK YOUR NUTRITION Log meals, monitor your macros, and stay on top of your daily calorie, protein, carb, and fat targets. AI-powered insights help you understand how your nutrition supports your training. MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS Sync with Apple Health to bring together your sleep, heart rate variability, resting heart rate, and VO2 Max data. See trends over time and understand how recovery and readiness impact your performance. DISCOVER EXPERT PROGRAMS Browse the marketplace to find training plans and workout programs from coaches and creators you trust. Download and follow structured plans built by professionals. EARN AS YOU TRAIN Stay motivated - Hit milestones, climb the leaderboard, and build consistency through a system that rewards showing up. BUILT FOR EVERY SPORT Running · Cycling · Swimming · Weight Training · Yoga · Pilates · Functional Training · Stretching · Recovery · and more. KEY FEATURES Custom and template-based workout logging Macro and meal tracking with AI nutrition insights Apple Health integration (HR, HRV, sleep, VO2 Max) Marketplace for personal trainer / coach-created plans and programs Real-time heart rate monitoring during workouts Gamification with streaks, badges, and leaderboards Multi-sport support with sport-specific tracking Coach mode for trainers managing athletes Start training smarter today. Terms of Use: https://protr.app/terms | Privacy Policy: https://protr.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pace It at every 11 days against PROTR's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Pace It sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PROTR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $149.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pace It ships an update every 11 days, PROTR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pace It | PROTR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dionysis Kastellanis | Out Of Home Limited |
In-app purchases
Pace It
- Pace It Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pace It Access (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$89.99
PROTR
- PROTR Coaching$149.991 Month
- PROTR Coaching$159.991 Month
- PROTR Coaching$164.991 Month
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