PaceGrid vs Trace Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PaceGrid
Track your runs and cycling routes with GPS, heart rate, and training history. Analyze your performance, plan routes with offline maps, and sync with other fitness platforms. Basic recording is free, with an option to unlock all features via a one-time purchase.
- GPS workout recording
- Heart rate monitoring
- Route planning with offline maps
- Training history and analysis
- GPX file export
- Strava and Apple Health integration
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Make your next run or ride easier to understand. PaceGrid brings GPS recording, routes, heart rate and training history together on iPhone and Apple Watch. RECORD YOUR WORKOUT Follow distance, pace, time and splits. Review your route and elevation afterwards, or record from Apple Watch without carrying your phone. CONNECT YOUR HEART RATE Pair a compatible Bluetooth heart-rate strap from the Record screen. PaceGrid uses fresh strap readings during recording and makes connection problems clear. Supported smart rings add heart-rate, sleep and recovery data. Device features vary by model. SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE Explore training load, heart-rate zones, workout trends and recovery estimates. These estimates help you interpret your history; they do not diagnose conditions or guarantee injury prevention. PLAN AND SHARE Save routes, use offline maps, export GPX files and optionally sync with Strava. Apple Health integration is optional. You choose which connected services receive your data. TRY THE FULL APP Try all features for 7 days. Basic recording remains free afterwards, or unlock the full app with one purchase. No subscription.
Trace Run
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Trace Run brings your GPX route files to life with real-time 3D map simulation. Key Features: Real-time 3D Simulation Import GPX files and replay your running routes on a 3D map in real time. Choose from 5 HUD skins: Supercar, Cyberpunk, PixelRetro, Minimalist, and F1 Telemetry. Ghost Race Race against your past self. Compare split-by-split pace, detect overtakes, and see win/loss results to track your progress. Photo Card & Video Export Turn your running stats into beautiful photo cards with 8 layouts. Export videos in Story (9:16) or Square (1:1) format. Customize text size, color, and overlay opacity. Multi-Language & Unit Support Available in English, Korean, and Japanese. Switch between metric (km) and imperial (mi) units anytime. More - Apple Health integration - iPad support - Offline map support - Fully on-device processing, no server required
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trace Run at none against PaceGrid's 1. PaceGrid's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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
Both are free to download. PaceGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trace Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
PaceGrid ships an update every 4 days, Trace Run every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PaceGrid | Trace Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Flame Games | hyunjin lee |
In-app purchases
PaceGrid
- PaceGrid Pro$19.99
Trace Run
No in-app purchases









