Comparison

PaceTalk vs Pace Coach

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

Head to head
About

PaceTalk

This app provides real-time audio coaching for your runs, alerting you when your pace strays from your target zone. Choose from various coach personalities to motivate you and improve your running strategy.

Highlights
  • Real-time pace zone alerts
  • Multiple coach voice packs
  • Auto-pause functionality
  • Pace plan mode for mile splits
  • Background operation with screen locked
  • Audio alerts over music
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Most running apps track your pace. PaceTalk coaches it. Set a min and max pace zone before your run. If you slow down too much or speed up too fast, PaceTalk fires an audio alert instantly so you can correct without checking your phone. HOW IT WORKS Define your target pace range. For example, set 8:00 as your fastest and 10:00 as your slowest. Start your run. PaceTalk uses GPS to track your pace in real time. The moment you drift outside your zone, your chosen coach speaks up. Too slow? "Stop being lazy, pick it up." Too fast? "You're doing too much, dial it back." Back in the zone? "You're back in it." CHOOSE YOUR COACH Pick from six voice packs, each with a unique personality: - Drill Sergeant: Tough love when you need it. - Goggins Mode: Stay hard. No excuses. - Hype Man: All energy, all the time. - Savage: Trash talk to push harder. - Calm Coach: Steady guidance, no pressure. - Bestie: Your best friend cheering you on. Each voice pack comes in male and female variants. SMART FEATURES - Auto-Pause: Stops the clock automatically when you pause at a red light or water stop. Resumes when you start moving. - Pace Plan Mode: Set different pace zones for each mile of your run. Perfect for negative splits and race-day strategies. - Mile Splits: Hear your split time announced at every mile marker. - 3-2-1 Countdown: A countdown timer before every run so you are ready when tracking begins. BUILT FOR RUNNERS No account required. No login. No subscription. No internet needed during your run. Everything runs locally on your device. PaceTalk works in the background with your screen locked and plays alerts right over your music. Download PaceTalk and stop guessing your pace. Start running with a coach in your ear.

About

Pace Coach

Features
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Hit your goal pace without staring at your screen. Pace Coach watches your pace and stays quiet in your ears while you are on target, then speaks up the moment you drift too fast or too slow. Keep your eyes up, keep your headphones in, and just run. FREE TO RUN WITH Setting a goal, pace alerts, auto-pause, splits and your five most recent runs cost nothing. No trial, no card, no account. SILENCE MEANS YOU ARE ON PACE Most pacing apps talk every lap whether you need it or not. Pace Coach only speaks when something has changed: - Running too fast: ease up before you burn out - Running too slow: a nudge to pick it up - Back on target: a quick confirmation, then quiet again At every kilometre you hear your split, and nothing else. SET ANY GOAL Pick your race and your target time, and Pace Coach does the pace maths: - 5K, 10K, half or full marathon - Or any distance you enter - Your target pace per kilometre, instantly AUTO-PAUSE Stop at a light or a water break and Pace Coach pauses on its own, then picks up the moment you run again. Clean stats, no buttons. COACHING IN YOUR POCKET Lock the screen or drop the phone in your pocket. Tracking and coaching carry on the whole way. SPLITS AND AI RECAP At the finish you get every split and your average pace. The AI recap names the kilometre that decided the run, compares it to your recent runs, and gives you one thing to change next time. Your first three recaps are free. PERFECT FOR - Training for a 5K, 10K, half or marathon - Beginners building from walk to run - Tempo and goal-pace workouts - Anyone chasing a personal best HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a distance and set your goal time 2. Pop in your headphones 3. Run, and listen only when you drift 4. Let auto-pause handle the stops 5. Read your splits and recap at the finish PACE COACH PRO Pro is optional. It unlocks the AI recap after your first three, and your full run history beyond your five most recent runs. Everything else stays free. Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Lace up, press start, and run your own pace. Requires location access for distance and pace tracking. Best experienced with headphones. GPS accuracy can vary with route, weather and phone placement. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. 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://pacecoachapp.com/privacy/

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Pace Coach3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaceTalk at none against Pace Coach's 2. Pace Coach's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Pace Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PaceTalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PaceTalk versus Pace Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceTalkPace Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkeem McKenzieDenny Sunaryo Wijaya

In-app purchases

None

PaceTalk

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pace Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Pace Coach Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pace Coach Pro - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PaceTalk free?
PaceTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pace Coach free?
Pace Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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