Comparison

Paceboard vs Cinder

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

Head to head
About

Paceboard

Effortlessly transform training plans into structured, watch-ready workouts. Automatically calculates paces based on race results and syncs directly to Garmin or Apple Watch. Organizes your week and provides intelligent feedback on your training.

Highlights
  • Structured workout creation from text
  • Automatic pace calculation
  • Garmin and Apple Watch sync
  • Weekly training schedule
  • AI-powered training feedback
  • Workout sharing
  • Lap review and analysis
Features
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Paceboard reads your runs and tells you what they mean — then builds the training that comes next, at your paces, and puts it on your watch. Connect Garmin, COROS or Apple Watch and Paceboard reads your recent running: how much, how often, how fast. A few quick questions later, your first two weeks are built around your goal, whether that's a race day or staying fit. YOUR RUNS, UNDERSTOOD Ask how a run went and see it, not a wall of text: every rep against its target, every kilometre against your easy range, heart rate across the run. Then what went well, what drifted, and what to change next time. ASK ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR RUNS Why did your 10K fade? Are your easy days too fast? Is your long run building too quickly? Paceboard answers from your actual splits, paces and weeks — not guesses. A PLAN BUILT AROUND YOU Your training paces come from your own running, from easy through threshold to reps. Every week is laid out on your calendar with a countdown to race day, and each week builds on the last. WORKOUTS THAT ADAPT Slept badly, legs heavy? Paceboard reads your Apple Health recovery data, turns today into an easy run, moves the hard session, and keeps your week on track. One tap puts it back. BUILD IT THE WAY IT WAS WRITTEN Type the session the way your coach said it. "6×800m at 5K effort with 400m jogs" comes back as a real structured workout, every rep and recovery in place, at your paces. RACE DAY, PLANNED Tell Paceboard your goal time and get a race plan you can run: how to pace each section, when to fuel, and what to do if it's hot. ON YOUR WATCH Workouts sync to your Garmin, COROS or Apple Watch with every rep, recovery and target pace on your wrist. Completed runs sync back automatically. SEE YOUR TRAINING ADD UP Weekly mileage, active time, consistency and race forecasts for 5K to the marathon, all from the runs you've logged. SHARE WITH YOUR CLUB Send any workout by link or QR code. Everyone runs the same session at their own paces. BUILT FOR Runners training for anything from 5K to the marathon on Garmin, COROS or Apple Watch — with a coach, a club, or on their own. Terms of Use: https://www.mypaceboard.com/terms

About

Cinder

This AI-powered running coach creates personalized training plans that adapt to your progress and schedule. Track your runs with GPS, chat with your AI coach for tailored advice, and discover local races. It also helps you manage your running shoes and celebrate milestones.

Highlights
  • Personalized AI training plans
  • Adaptive workout adjustments
  • AI coach chat support
  • GPS run tracking
  • Shoe mileage tracker
  • Race predictor
  • Strava integration
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Cinder is the run coach in your pocket — powered by AI, built for real runners. Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR — or taking on a 50 or 100-mile ultra — Cinder builds a personalized training plan around your goal, current ability, and weekly schedule. Then it adapts as you go. SMART TRAINING PLANS Generate a fully personalized plan in seconds. Cinder schedules easy runs, long runs, tempo work, intervals, and rest days — all calibrated to your fitness level and goal race. Supports 5K through 100-mile ultra distances. AI COACH CHAT Ask anything. Your AI coach knows your recent workouts, how you slept, your upcoming races, and your training history. Get real answers, not generic advice — and your conversation carries over every time you open the app. GPS RUN TRACKING Track every run with precise GPS. See live pace, distance, and elapsed time on screen. Your full route is saved and viewable after every run — even with the screen off. CINDER SCORE Each morning, log your sleep, energy, and stress. Cinder uses your daily score to adjust your workout intensity and warmup — so you train smart, not just hard. ADAPTATION ENGINE Told Cinder your legs were dead after Tuesday's long run? Wednesday's workout adapts automatically. The plan bends so you don't have to break. RACES NEAR ME Find upcoming races within 25 miles using live data. Register directly from the app. SHOE TRACKER & RECOMMENDATIONS Log your running shoes and track mileage per pair. Get personalized shoe recommendations based on your training profile with direct shop links. PROFILE & PERSONAL BESTS Track your training streak, total miles, time on feet, fastest mile, and longest run — all in one place. MILESTONE BADGES Earn achievements as you build your streak, hit distance milestones, and reach new personal records. Twelve badges with animated celebrations. RACE PREDICTOR Based on your training data, Cinder predicts your finish time for any race distance using the proven Riegel formula. STRAVA INTEGRATION Connect Strava and your completed runs sync automatically — with distance, duration, and route. Cinder is free. No subscription, no paywall, no account required. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

Paceboard4 screens
Cinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cinder at 5.0 against Paceboard's 1.0. Cinder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Paceboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Cinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paceboard ships an update every 2 days, Cinder daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Paceboard versus Cinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceboardCinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew MilitanteDustin NIELSEN

Customer experience

Paceboard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Cinder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Paceboard

Subscriptions4
  • Paceboard Pro Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Paceboard Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Paceboard Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
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  • Paceboard Pro Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year
None

Cinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paceboard free?
Paceboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cinder free?
Cinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paceboard or Cinder?
Cinder is rated higher. Paceboard averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cinder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Paceboard or Cinder have ads?
Neither Paceboard nor Cinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paceboard or Cinder?
Paceboard ships an update every 2 days, and Cinder daily. Most recently, Paceboard was updated on October 10, 2026 and Cinder on October 6, 2026.

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