FreePace vs TimeAndDistance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FreePace
Track your runs with real-time GPS mapping, distance, pace, and elevation updates. Features include audio cues, cool-down mode, detailed split analysis, and cadence tracking. Save routes, export data, and run offline.
- Live run tracking with real-time map updates
- Customizable audio cues for splits
- Cool-down mode to separate running and walking stats
- Detailed split analysis with cadence tracking
- Route saving and checkpoint detection
- GPX export for data sharing
- Offline map support
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GPS Running & Route Recorder Live Run Tracking A 10-second countdown gets you ready, then your route is drawn in real time on the map. Get live updates on distance, pace, elapsed time, and elevation gain as you go. Pause and resume freely — Run Tracker keeps accurate records even through breaks. Pre-Run Countdown A 10-second countdown gives you time to pocket your phone and get set before your run begins. Tap anywhere to skip the countdown or cancel to go back. Audio Cues Receive spoken updates at each mile or kilometer split so you can stay informed without looking at your phone. Customize which stats are announced. Audio cues automatically adapt when you enter cool-down mode. Cool-Down Mode Tap the Cool Down button mid-run to separate your warm-down walk from your running stats. View running-only or total stats on the fly with a simple toggle. Your run summary automatically shows both running and total sections when cool-down is used. Detailed Split Analysis Review every mile or kilometer split in a clean card-style layout with color-coded accent bars highlighting your fastest and slowest segments. Each card shows pace, elevation gain/loss, cadence, and distance — with cool-down splits visually distinguished. Cadence Tracking Monitor your steps per minute in real time using your iPhone's built-in motion sensors. No watch or accessory required. Route Checkpoints Drop custom checkpoint pins along your named routes during a run. On future runs of the same route, checkpoints are automatically detected as you pass them — with green/red delta badges showing whether you're ahead or behind your benchmark time. Review all checkpoint splits in your run summary. Run History & Routes Browse your complete run history with search and filtering. Save frequently-run routes with custom names for easy comparison. View checkpoint pins on route detail maps and manage them with long-press to delete. GPX Export Export any run as a standard GPX file to share with other apps or analyze in third-party tools. Offline Ready Download map areas in advance for runs in areas with poor signal. Your run data is always recorded locally — no account or internet required. Dark Mode Full dark mode support with a muted map style that's easy on the eyes during early morning or evening runs. Run Tracker stores all data on your device. No account required. No subscriptions. No ads.
TimeAndDistance
This running app features a repeating interval timer with customizable run and rest periods, along with GPS-based distance tracking. It provides alerts for interval changes and mileage goals, saving your last 10 runs locally.
- Repeating run/rest interval timer
- GPS mileage tracking
- Mileage goal alerts
- Countdown beeps and vibration
- Last 10 runs saved locally
- Miles or kilometers selection
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TimeAndDistance is a simple, no-frills running companion: a repeating interval timer on top, a live GPS distance tracker on the bottom. Set your run and rest lengths with the +/- steppers (15-second increments) and let it repeat automatically, with a countdown beep and a strong vibration on every interval cycle change while you're using the app. If your phone is locked or the app is backgrounded, you'll still get an alert for each interval switch via a notification. Track your distance in miles or kilometers as you go, and set a mileage goal to get an alert the moment you hit it. Your last 10 runs (time and distance) are saved right on your phone so you can glance back at recent progress. No account, no ads, no data collection — everything stays on your device. Repeating run/rest interval timer, adjustable in 15-second steps Countdown beeps and vibration on every interval cycle change, even backgrounded Live GPS mileage tracking that keeps working with the screen off Mileage goal alerts Elapsed-time view alongside the interval countdown Last 10 runs saved locally Miles or kilometers, your choice
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TimeAndDistance at 16.4 against FreePace's 26.2. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FreePace against 5.0 for TimeAndDistance. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | FreePace | TimeAndDistance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sawtooth Data LLC | James Parsons |
Customer experience
FreePace
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In-app purchases
FreePace
No in-app purchases
TimeAndDistance
No in-app purchases









