Comparison

WristSkill vs Pace

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

Head to head
About

WristSkill

Features
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WristSkill turns your iPhone into a wrist performance and rehabilitation tool. No external hardware required. Tilt your phone to move a ball through a precise sequence of targets. The app measures how efficiently your wrist moves across six clinically relevant planes of motion, tracking Time Efficiency, Path Efficiency, Hit Rate, and Reaction Time for each hand independently. Designed for use alongside occupational therapists, certified hand therapists (CHTs), and physical rehabilitation programs, WristSkill gives you objective, repeatable data at every stage of recovery from post-surgical rehab to long-term proprioception maintenance. HOW IT WORKS Performance Mode runs a structured six-trial protocol: Horizontal wrist movement Vertical wrist movement Diagonal (two planes) Circular clockwise Circular counter-clockwise Each 30-second trial is self-paced with a recalibration step between trials so you always start from a clean position. The app measures how efficiently you reach each target and how smoothly you trace circular paths producing scores you can track over time. Practice Mode lets you isolate any individual movement plane or run a randomized sequence ideal for targeted exercises prescribed by your therapist. PERFORMANCE METRICS Time Efficiency how quickly you moved relative to the physically optimal time for that distance. Higher is better. Path Efficiency how directly you moved to each target (linear) or how consistently you tracked the guide ring (circular). Higher is better. Reaction Time how fast you initiated movement after a target appeared (linear segments). Hit Rate percentage of targets reached within each trial. All metrics are composite scores built from all six movement planes displayed per trial and as an overall session result. PROGRESS TRACKING AND REPORTS WristSkill stores a baseline and full session history separately for your right hand and left hand. Each new session is compared to your baseline with trend indicators so you can see at a glance whether you are improving. Share your progress with your therapist or care team with one tap. The app generates a complete formatted Progress Report image you can send via Messages email or any app on your device. All performance data is stored locally on your device and is never automatically uploaded or shared. Anonymous usage data is collected to help improve the app. WHO IT IS FOR Patients recovering from wrist fractures TFCC injuries ligament repairs or wrist and hand surgeries Occupational therapists and certified hand therapists (CHTs) tracking patient progress between clinic visits Athletes monitoring grip strength and proprioception Anyone maintaining wrist health and range of motion IMPORTANT WristSkill is not a medical device and does not provide diagnosis or medical advice. Performance data should not be used as a substitute for professional clinical evaluation. Use of this app does not establish a provider patient relationship with the developer.

About

Pace

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Pace is the mental training app made for runners. The miles are in your legs. The words are in your head. Pace handles the words. A daily running mantra or quote on your home screen, your lock screen, and in a beautiful widget. Glance down and get exactly what you need to get out the door, push through the hard miles, or line up on race day. A COACH FOR EVERY MILE Your mind quits before your legs do. Start a run and Pace becomes a coach on your Apple Watch — a charged, mile-specific line buzzed to your wrist right when you need it. Not a generic "you've got this." The words that fit the moment: settle in at mile one, dig deep at mile ten, empty the tank at the finish. Tell Pace where you tend to struggle, and it'll be there waiting. RACE DAY MODE Add your race and Pace shifts into a focused, 48-hour countdown — a dark, charged widget and race-specific mantras to steady your nerves and sharpen your mind before the gun. BUILT FOR THE HABIT • A fresh mantra every morning, on your home and lock screen • Widgets in every size • Six collections — long run, speed work, comeback, rest days, and more • Save the words that hit hardest • Keep a daily streak going The right words, right when you need them. That's Pace. Pace Pro unlocks the in-run coach, Race Day Mode, and all collections. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Terms: pacedaily.app/privacy Pace Pro unlocks the in-run Apple Watch coach, Race Day Mode, all six collections, and every widget style. • Pace Pro Monthly — $2.99/month • Pace Pro Annual — $19.99/year (includes a 7-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pacedaily.app/privacy

Screenshots

WristSkill4 screens
Pace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WristSkill at none against Pace's 2. WristSkill also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WristSkill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
WristSkill versus Pace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWristSkillPace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWrist Skill Labs LLCAUSTIN MICHAEL HART

In-app purchases

None

WristSkill

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pace

Subscriptions2
  • Pace Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Pace Annually1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is WristSkill free?
WristSkill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pace free?
Pace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WristSkill or Pace have ads?
Neither WristSkill nor Pace shows ads.

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