Comparison

Homebodys vs PT Pacer

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

Head to head
About

Homebodys

Features
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Homebodys is an invite-only training app for Homebody clients. Inside the app: — Your custom training program — Daily workouts with video demonstrations — Performance tracking — Weekly check-ins (weigh-ins, measurements, photos) — Direct messaging with your coach — Your weekly schedule Sign in with the credentials your coach sent you.

About

PT Pacer

This app calculates the precise pace and cadence needed to achieve your target score based on official military run standards. It offers an audio cadence beat for training and tracks your progress over time. Designed for recruits and active-duty members preparing for PT tests.

Highlights
  • Calculates exact pace and cadence
  • Uses official military run standards
  • Audio cadence beat for training
  • Tracks session progress
  • Supports multiple military branches
  • Customizable target scores
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Know exactly what you need to run — and train to hit it. PT Pacer calculates the exact pace and cadence you need to reach your target score, using your branch's real, official run standards — not generic estimates. - Select your branch (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Space Force), gender, age group, and target score - Get your exact required pace and step cadence - Train with an audio cadence beat that keeps running even when your phone is locked or the app is in the background - Track every session and watch your pace improve over time Built for recruits preparing to ship, and for active-duty service members training toward their official recurring PT test. Your first pacer session is free. Continued use requires a subscription ($6.99/month or $29.99/year, auto-renewing, cancel anytime in App Store settings). PT Pacer is an independent training tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Defense or any military branch. It does not administer official tests and does not guarantee a passing score. Audio devices are prohibited during official/record testing — PT Pacer is for training only. Terms of Use: https://ptpacer.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://ptpacer.app/privacy

Screenshots

Homebodys4 screens
PT Pacer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Homebodys at 5.0 against PT Pacer's 4.4. Homebodys also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). PT Pacer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price and ads 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. PT Pacer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Homebodys asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Homebodys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PT Pacer has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Homebodys ships an update every 3 months, PT Pacer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Homebodys versus PT Pacer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomebodysPT Pacer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGERALD STUART VAN VOLKENBURGExodux Media LLC

Customer experience

Homebodys

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

PT Pacer

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Homebodys

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PT Pacer

Subscriptions2
  • PT Pacer Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • PT Pacer Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Homebodys free?
Homebodys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PT Pacer free?
PT Pacer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Homebodys or PT Pacer?
Homebodys is rated higher. Homebodys averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PT Pacer averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Homebodys or PT Pacer have ads?
Neither Homebodys nor PT Pacer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Homebodys or PT Pacer?
Homebodys ships an update every 3 months, and PT Pacer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Homebodys was updated on October 24, 2026 and PT Pacer on October 24, 2026.

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