Comparison

RunPacer PRO vs XC Team Timer

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

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About

RunPacer PRO

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RunPace helps runners calculate pace, build structured workouts, follow interval sessions, and plan training toward race day. Whether you are preparing for a 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon, RunPace gives you practical tools for pacing, race prediction and workout execution. TRAINING PLANS Build structured running plans based on your goal, race date, weekly volume and training days. RunPace supports race-specific plans for 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon, plus focus-based plans for runners who want to maintain fitness, improve speed/VO2max or build endurance. Plans include progressive overload, weekly structure, long runs, quality sessions, recovery days and tapering toward race day. Add A, B and C race goals to shape the season around your most important events. TODAY’S SESSION When you have a plan, RunPace highlights today’s workout so you can jump directly into the workout player. WORKOUT BUILDER AND PLAYER Build structured running workouts from your training paces, then follow each step in the workout player. The player shows current interval, remaining time, target pace, next step and total workout progress. LOCK SCREEN SUPPORT RunPace supports Live Activity workout guidance so you can follow key workout information from the lock screen while running. PACE TOOLS Use RunPace to: - Convert speed to pace - Convert pace to speed - Calculate finish times - Estimate race pace - Compare equivalent race performances EQUIVALENT RACE TIMES Enter a recent race result and estimate equivalent performances across common race distances. TRAINING PACES Get pace guidance for easy running, tempo, threshold, VO2max, race pace and more. PERSONALIZED INPUTS RunPace can use your own running inputs, race results and weekly check-ins to make training estimates more relevant to your current fitness. RUNPACE PRO RunPace Pro is a one-time in-app purchase that removes ads and unlocks Pro features including Equivalent Race Times, Training Paces & Workouts, Training Plans and Personalized Inputs. RunPace is designed for runners who want clear pacing, structured training and practical workout guidance without unnecessary complexity. Note: RunPace provides training estimates and planning tools. It is not medical advice, coaching advice or a guarantee of performance.

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XC Team Timer

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Stand at the mile marker and catch your whole team crossing seconds apart. XC Team Timer keeps every runner on their own clock — one tap per runner — so everybody gets their splits. [IMPORTANT: PAID SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED] XC Team Timer requires a paid subscription to access its features, timing tools, and coaching utilities. The one exception: helping a coach as a Timekeeper is free. Coach Plans add unlimited athletes and Timekeeper Mode. Parent Plans allow you to add up to 4 athletes. TIME THE RACE • Live race timer — tap each runner as they cross, everyone gets their own splits • Cumulative mile splits for 5K and 2-mile races: 5:57, 12:01, 18:42 tells the whole story • The race clock stays on your Lock Screen with Live Activities • A phone call won't lose your times — the timer survives interruptions • Wrong tap? Undo an athlete's last split or finish in a tap • Weren't holding the watch? Enter results afterward with bulk time entry TIMEKEEPER MODE — *COACHES PLAN REQUIRED TO START* • Invite parents and assistants with a link in Messages • Put a helper at every mile marker; each times from their own phone • Every split and finish lands on your phone automatically • Start the race from the line, or let a helper fire the gun while you're out on the course • You decide what helpers can do: start, pause, stop, restart, or mark DNS/DNF/DQ • Helping is free — no subscription needed SHARE RESULTS • Send a meet, a race, an athlete's season, a whole team, or everything to parents and other coaches • Got a results file from another coach? Pick your athletes and their times and splits come straight in, no retyping • You choose how names appear before you share YOUR PROGRAM, ORGANIZED • Every athlete with photo, contact info, birthday, and full race history • Call, text, or email a parent straight from the athlete's page • Varsity and JV squads with team colors and logos • Bring your whole roster in from a spreadsheet with guided CSV import; export any time • Graduate seniors and roll to a new season without retyping anyone RESULTS THAT COACH FOR YOU • PRs and season bests badge themselves the moment they happen • Season Bests leaderboard — who's fastest in every event, whole program, one screen • Team Depth Chart — your lineup card at a glance • Split-by-split breakdown of where a race was won or lost • Progress charts that trend each runner toward their season goal • Put two athletes side by side, race by race • Share cards for the team group chat — gradient, photo, or venue-map backgrounds MEET DAY • Meet-day dashboard: what's next, who's up, what's done • Build your standard meet once, reuse it all season from a template • Every meet shows its venue on a map with race-day conditions • Unfinished meets get flagged so no one is left without a time BUILT FOR THE FAR END OF THE COURSE • Solo timing works offline with zero bars (Timekeeper Mode needs a connection) • iCloud keeps your whole program on every device, automatically • Your data is yours — export results and splits any time Subscription terms: Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically, monthly or yearly depending on the plan you chose, 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 before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://lemmaapps.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://lemmaapps.com/terms/

Screenshots

RunPacer PRO4 screens
XC Team Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XC Team Timer at every 3 days against RunPacer PRO's every 10 days. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RunPacer PRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and XC Team Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunPacer PRO ships an update every 10 days, XC Team Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
RunPacer PRO versus XC Team Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunPacer PROXC Team Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChrister KismulCade Cobb

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RunPacer PRO

One-time1
  • RunPace PRO unlock$1.99
2 purchases

XC Team Timer

Subscriptions2
  • XC Team Timer Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • XC Team Timer Yearly14 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is RunPacer PRO free?
RunPacer PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XC Team Timer free?
XC Team Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RunPacer PRO or XC Team Timer have ads?
Neither RunPacer PRO nor XC Team Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunPacer PRO or XC Team Timer?
RunPacer PRO ships an update every 10 days, and XC Team Timer every 3 days. Most recently, RunPacer PRO was updated on October 8, 2026 and XC Team Timer on October 11, 2026.

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