Runtrition vs Pace Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Runtrition
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Plan your race nutrition with science-backed precision. Runtrition simulates glycogen depletion and tells you exactly when and what to eat during marathons, half marathons, ultras, and long training runs — so you never bonk. SMART NUTRITION PLANNING Enter your race distance, target pace, and body weight. Runtrition calculates your carb burn rate and creates a personalized fueling schedule with precise timing for every gel, chew, or drink. GLYCOGEN DEPLETION ENGINE See exactly when your body will run out of fuel. The app models glycogen stores based on your weight and shows a minute-by-minute simulation of energy depletion — and how each fuel stop keeps you going. TRAINING & GUT PREPARATION • Training Mode — practice nutrition during long runs with real-time tracking • Gut Training Plan — progressive program to build stomach tolerance over weeks • Rate gut comfort and get personalized recommendations RACE DAY FEATURES • Live Activity with lock screen fuel countdown and Dynamic Island • Apple Watch companion with haptic fuel and hydration reminders • Pre-race meal planner with carb-loading guidance • Weather-adjusted hydration recommendations MULTI-DAY & ULTRA SUPPORT • Plan nutrition for stage races and multi-day events • Per-stage breakdown with recovery guidance between stages • 5K to 100-mile distance presets plus custom distances INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS • Race history charts showing trends across all logged races • GI issue tracking and analysis • Compare nutrition plans side by side MORE FEATURES • Custom fuel creation with full nutrition profiles • Caffeine tracking with optimal timing • Export plans as PDF to share with your crew • Siri Shortcuts — ask "What's my next gel?" hands-free • iCloud sync across all your devices • Apple Health integration for weight sync FREE & PRO The core planner is completely free. Upgrade to Pro to unlock custom fuels, plan comparison, race logging, and advanced features. Whether you're running your first half marathon or your tenth ultra, Runtrition ensures your nutrition plan is as prepared as your training.
Pace Calculator
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PaceShare is the calculator runners actually love using. Calculate your pace, predict your race time, plan your splits, and share the result as a beautiful story card. Everything works offline, on-device. No account. No tracking. - WHAT YOU GET - PACE CALCULATOR Enter any two of distance, time, or pace. Get the third instantly. Switch between min/km and min/mi with one tap. RACE PREDICTOR Just finished a 10K? See your predicted 5K, half marathon, and full marathon times. Powered by the proven Riegel formula used by coaches worldwide. SPLIT PLANNER Plan every kilometer of your race. Choose even, negative, or positive splits. Know exactly what pace to hit at each marker. UNIT CONVERTER Switch between min/km, min/mi, km/h, and mph in real time. No more guessing what "8:00 pace" means. SHARE CARDS This is what makes PaceShare different. Turn your pace, predictions, and splits into stunning story cards. Three designs: Bold, Minimal, Gradient. Perfect for Instagram, X, or sending to your training partner. - WHY RUNNERS CHOOSE PACESHARE - - Everything runs on your device. Your data stays yours. - No login. Open the app, get the answer. - Works on the bus, on the treadmill, anywhere. - Multi-language: English, German, French, Italian. - Designed by a runner, for runners. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pace Calculator at 13.0 against Runtrition's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Runtrition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pace Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Runtrition | Pace Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PragmaTec | Nguyen Manh |
In-app purchases
Runtrition
- Runtrition Pro$4.99
Pace Calculator
- Weekly_Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
- LifeTimePro$34.99
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