Comparison

PaceBeat vs SkipOS

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

Head to head
About

PaceBeat

This app provides a running metronome to help maintain a steady stride rhythm with audio cues. It also features GPS tracking for runs, workout building with custom cadence targets, and strength training plans for runners. Your running data is used for progress visualization and is not sold.

Highlights
  • Running cadence metronome with audio cues
  • GPS tracking for pace, distance, and duration
  • Customizable workout builder with cadence targets
  • Strength training plans for runners
  • Run history and performance insights
  • GPS route mapping
Features
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PaceBeat is the audio-first running coach: a background metronome that coaches your cadence in real time — while your own music or podcast keeps playing. COACHING THAT RUNS UNDER YOUR MUSIC Most apps make you choose between coaching and your playlist. PaceBeat's metronome runs continuously in the background, so it keeps coaching even while Spotify, Apple Music, or a podcast plays on top. Glanceable "On Beat" and "Drifting" cues tell you where your cadence stands — no need to look at your screen mid-run. ONE COACH FOR RUNNING AND STRENGTH Strength Training runs through the same metronome-driven coaching engine that paces your runs. It's not a second app with its own log — it's one connected training system. STRUCTURED TRAINING, NO SPREADSHEET Run Builder turns your goals into ready-to-run sessions — Interval Training, Tempo Run, Long Run, and more — organized by race distance: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Recovery & easy. Or build your own session from scratch. TRAINING PLANS THAT ADAPT WITHOUT THE GUILT Miss a session and Training Plans quietly move on — no guilt attached, no red flag to stare at. Your race goal becomes a full periodized program — 5K, 10K, or half marathon — prescribed in cadence, the same metric PaceBeat already coaches on every run. Fall further behind, and PaceBeat can ease your week with lighter, easy-paced sessions or offer to realign the rest of your plan — realigning is always your call, and your training history is never lost. Evening-before reminders, on by default, keep race day in view. STRENGTH BUILT FOR RUNNERS Five named strength templates — Speed/5K Focus, Strength/10K–Half, Marathon Durability, Technique Tune-Up, and Knee Control Builder — target the movement categories that keep runners running, with Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert levels for every move. YOUR NEXT RUN, MAPPED OUT Your training calendar tracks splits, charts, a recovery estimate, and a cadence trend — so every run gives you a clear next step, not just a record. PaceBeat: one coach, for every run, every rep, and every race. Subscription: PaceBeat Premium unlocks Training Plans and all premium coaching features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://eggcookietx.github.io/pacebeat-privacy-policy/

About

SkipOS

Features
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SkipOS The social fitness app built for rope skippers. Track every skipping session, set meaningful goals, build powerful streaks, and stay motivated with a community that helps you stay consistent. Whether you're skipping for weight loss, cardio, endurance, or personal growth, SkipOS gives you the tools to measure progress and keep showing up. FEATURES - Track Every Session Log your skipping workouts and monitor your progress over time. - Set Goals Create daily, weekly, and long-term goals that keep you focused. - Build Streaks Stay consistent and watch your streaks grow with every completed session. - Measure Progress Track skips, calories burned, workout duration, weight, and personal milestones. - Join Circles Connect with like-minded rope skippers, share updates, and stay accountable together. - Friendly Competition Compete on leaderboards and challenge yourself against other skippers. - Earn Achievements Unlock badges and celebrate important milestones on your journey. - Stay Motivated Receive nudges and encouragement that help you stay on track when motivation drops. - Personalize Your Experience Choose from multiple accent colors and make SkipOS your own. WHY SKIPOS? Most fitness apps track workouts. SkipOS helps you stay consistent. By combining fitness tracking, accountability, goals, streaks, community, and motivation in one place, SkipOS makes it easier to build a lasting rope skipping habit. Download SkipOS and start your journey today. Terms of Use: https://skipos-legal.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://skipos-legal.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

PaceBeat4 screens
SkipOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SkipOS at none against PaceBeat's shown. PaceBeat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PaceBeat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SkipOS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PaceBeat versus SkipOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceBeatSkipOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Twins LLCTaofeeq Adebayo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PaceBeat

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
3 purchases

SkipOS

Subscriptions2
  • SkipOS Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SkipOS Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • SkipOS Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is PaceBeat free?
PaceBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkipOS free?
SkipOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PaceBeat or SkipOS have ads?
PaceBeat shows ads; SkipOS does not.

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