# Pacenote vs MIMO Running

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pacenote at free against MIMO Running's freemium. Pacenote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). MIMO Running's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pacenote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and MIMO Running sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pacenote ships an update every 5 days, MIMO Running daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacenote | MIMO Running |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 214 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio Heums](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875776979) | [Nam Seok Han](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895703026) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacenote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacenote-running-log/id6758921674)

This running app logs your daily runs, tracks essential metrics, and helps build consistent training habits. It integrates with popular fitness platforms and offers social features to connect with other runners. Personalized coaching and shoe mileage tracking are also included.

**Highlights:** Running calendar and activity tracking, Real-time GPS and manual workout logging, Shoe mileage calculation, Data sync with Apple Health, Garmin, Strava, Social features: cheering, comments, Crews, Pace League for competitive rankings, Personalized training coach

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 페노 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Buy the developer a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 페노 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600 페노 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1800 페노 | $19.99 | one-time |


### MIMO Running

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimo-running/id6782784174)

Automatically tracks your runs and walks using data from your Apple Watch or iPhone. It organizes your workout history, predicts race performance, and helps you visualize your progress. Share your running stories with custom cards.

**Highlights:** Automatic workout tracking, Race performance prediction, Workout history visualization, Customizable share cards, Automatic race detection, Privacy-focused data handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MIMO Running PRO | $6.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacenote free?

Pacenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MIMO Running free?

MIMO Running is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Pacenote or MIMO Running have ads?

Neither Pacenote nor MIMO Running shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pacenote or MIMO Running?

Pacenote ships an update every 5 days, and MIMO Running daily. Most recently, Pacenote was updated on October 25, 2026 and MIMO Running on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*