# Run Split Tracker vs PaceBuddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run Split Tracker at none against PaceBuddy's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PaceBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Run Split Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Run Split Tracker against 5.0 for PaceBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Split Tracker | PaceBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-split-tracker/id6761395835/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacebuddy-smart-pacer/id6789489221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/318489871) | [Shahab Karimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775176121) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Split Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-split-tracker/id6761395835)

This app helps coaches time multiple athletes during track and cross country practices, record laps, and review individual performance. It allows for detailed workout planning, split analysis, and organization of practice history.

**Highlights:** Independent timer groups for multiple athletes, Record track laps and intervals, Workout planning and setup, Review individual split times and pace, Athlete profile and practice history, Search and filter practice sessions, Export and import JSON backups

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PaceBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacebuddy-smart-pacer/id6789489221)

This app acts as a personal running coach, allowing you to race against your past performances on familiar routes. It provides real-time feedback on your pace and distance, with advanced features for accurate tracking on varied terrain and integration with smartwatches.

**Highlights:** Race against past runs or personal bests, Live ahead/behind pace feedback, Falling-behind alerts (vibration, beep, spoken), Accurate distance and elevation tracking, Calorie calculation with climbing cost, Apple Watch standalone workouts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock PaceBuddy | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Split Tracker free?

Run Split Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PaceBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Run Split Tracker or PaceBuddy?

Run Split Tracker and PaceBuddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Run Split Tracker or PaceBuddy have ads?

Neither Run Split Tracker nor PaceBuddy shows ads.

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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.*