# Reign vs PaceBuddy

The clearest difference is rating: PaceBuddy at 5.0 against Reign's 1.0. Reign's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PaceBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reign | PaceBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reign-walk-and-conquer/id6761644736/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 | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arav Krishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890626302) | [Shahab Karimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775176121) |

## What reviewers say

### Reign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reign-walk-and-conquer/id6761644736)

Transform your daily movement into an engaging, real-life game. Track your progress with GPS, earn trophies, and conquer virtual territory on a live map. Compete with friends and explore your surroundings in a fun, addictive way.

**Highlights:** Real-life territory conquest, GPS movement tracking, Earn trophies, Compete with other players, Explore your city, Gamified fitness

**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 Reign free?

Reign 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, Reign or PaceBuddy?

PaceBuddy is rated higher. Reign averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PaceBuddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Reign or PaceBuddy have ads?

Neither Reign 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.*