Run Expert vs PaceLine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Run Expert
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Run Expert — Run. Progress. Perform. Run Expert is the go-to app for runners who want to train smart and track their progress in real time. FIELD TESTS & VO2MAX Official 20 m Shuttle Run (Léger), Cooper test, and MAS test to accurately assess your level. Automatic VO2max calculation (mL/kg/min) and progress tracking over 12 weeks. INTERVAL TRAINING Ready-to-use programs: C25K, beginner jog, 30-30 (Billat), Tabata, Fartlek, Norwegian 4×4, progressive pyramid, and 5K / 10K / Half / Marathon plans. Custom mode with free work and rest durations. Voice cues, beeps, and automatic cycle counting: train without looking at your screen. REAL-TIME GPS Route, distance, pace per kilometer, duration, and estimated calories burned during your run. Automatic save and a full history of all your sessions. YOUR MUSIC, YOUR PACE Built-in local player for tracks stored on your device, no internet required — play / pause / skip controls right from the session screen. Quick access to Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music: launch your favorite app in one tap, before or during your workout. PROFILE & STATS All your activities in one place: VO2max, distances, sessions. See your progress week after week. COMMUNITY Share your sessions (text and photo), add friends, and enjoy a private feed with people you know. Take on weekly challenges and compare your VO2max on the community leaderboard. Built-in moderation: report and block on every post. WHY RUN EXPERT? - Built by running enthusiasts - 100% secure, GDPR-compliant data PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION — 7-DAY FREE TRIAL Run Expert offers a 7-day free trial via the App Store. When the trial ends, you can: - Keep using it for free, with ads - Go Premium, ad-free AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTIONS - Run Expert Premium Weekly: €1.99/week - Run Expert Premium Monthly: €4.99/month - Run Expert Premium Yearly: €44.99/year Prices shown are for reference (France). Your local price may vary by region and is always confirmed by the App Store before purchase. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. LEGAL - End User License Agreement (EULA): https://runexpert.fr/EULA - Terms of Use: https://runexpert.fr/cgu - Privacy Policy: https://runexpert.fr/politique-confidentialite - Legal Notice: https://runexpert.fr/mentions-legales - Community Guidelines: https://runexpert.fr/regles-communaute
PaceLine
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PaceLine vous accompagne pendant le test Luc Léger directement depuis votre Apple Watch. Synchronisez votre départ avec le signal officiel, puis suivez en un coup d’œil le palier validé, la vitesse, le numéro de navette et la position théorique entre les lignes A et B. Les sons, vibrations et annonces vocales vous aident à rester dans le rythme sans GPS. FONCTIONNALITÉS APPLE WATCH • Départ instantané au signal extérieur • Deux minutes de calage à 8 km/h • Paliers jusqu’au palier 21 • Jauge animée entre les lignes A et B • Repères sonores et haptiques configurables • Annonce vocale de chaque palier • Affichage facultatif de la fréquence cardiaque • Résultat précis au format « Palier 8 + 15 s » • Historique et statistiques locales • Trois styles d’affichage COMPAGNON IPHONE • Consultation de tous les résultats • Courbes de progression et de fréquence cardiaque • Réglages synchronisés avec l’Apple Watch • Synchronisation différée lorsque les appareils se reconnectent PaceLine fonctionne sans GPS et sans compte. Les données restent sur vos appareils et ne sont pas envoyées à un serveur. Les protocoles Luc Léger peuvent varier selon les organisateurs. Vérifiez toujours les consignes et la bande sonore de votre épreuve.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaceLine at none against Run Expert's 3. PaceLine also leads on ads (none vs shown). Run Expert's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. Run Expert sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. PaceLine asks for nothing beyond the download.
Run Expert ships an update every 8 days, PaceLine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Run Expert | PaceLine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guillaume Pouppa-Bejuy | Michele SIOURD |
In-app purchases
Run Expert
- RunExpert Premium semaine$1.997 Days
- RunExpert Premium mensuel$3.991 Month
- RunExpert Premium Annuel$39.991 Year
PaceLine
No in-app purchases








