Comparison

Pace vs Interval Trainr

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

Head to head
About

Pace

This app guides beginners from zero to running a 5K in nine weeks with a gentle, judgment-free approach. It offers free plans for new and returning runners, with optional one-time purchases for advanced training and customization.

Highlights
  • 9-week Couch to 5K plan
  • Free plans for beginners and returning runners
  • Voice cues and music ducking
  • Apple Health sync
  • After-5K training plans
  • Custom workout builder
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Pace is for people who think they can't run. It's the modern Couch to 5K app: a clean, honest running coach that takes you from your first run/walk intervals to a full 5K in nine weeks — gently, with no pressure and no judgment. Then it keeps you going. No subscription. No account. No ads. One small one-time purchase unlocks everything beyond the free plan — forever. START FREE The complete 9-week Zero to 5K plan, free forever Gentle Start (12 weeks) for absolute beginners, and Back to 5K (6 weeks) for returning runners — also free Voice cues at every interval, so you never watch the clock Your music ducks automatically when the coach speaks, then comes back Apple Health sync — your runs count toward your activity rings Streaks, history, and shareable weekly cards GO FURTHER WITH PREMIUM (one-time purchase) After-5K plans: Run-Faster 5K, 5K to 10K, and an easy maintenance plan Three extra coach voices — calm, hype, or no-nonsense Custom workout builder — design your own run/walk intervals Premium color themes Every future premium feature included, forever BUILT HONESTLY Pace was built by one runner in Sweden who quit Couch to 5K twice and finished once and wanted an app that respected him: no subscription traps, no data harvesting, no clutter. Just a plan that works and a coach in your ear. Lace up. Your first 5K is nine weeks away.

About

Interval Trainr

Features
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Build your workout. Set your pace. Train your way. Interval Trainr makes structured interval training simple. Create reusable workouts using Walk, Jog, Run, Sprint, or your own custom exercises, then let Interval Trainr guide you through each interval. Build straightforward workouts or create more advanced training sessions with repeat groups, warm-ups, and cool-downs. Clear countdowns and optional audio cues help you stay focused without constantly looking at your screen. BUILD YOUR TRAINING • Create and save reusable interval workouts • Combine Walk, Jog, Run, Sprint, and custom exercises • Set precise durations for every interval • Add repeat groups for rounds and circuits • Add optional warm-up and cool-down sections • Reorder and customize your workout at any time TRAIN WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS • Clear full-screen interval countdown • See your current exercise and what comes next • Optional start and transition countdowns • Synchronized countdown ticks • Voice, tone, haptic, or silent interval cues • Choose your preferred system voice and speaking rate • Optional encouragement during your workout • Pause, resume, restart, or stop whenever needed FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS • Keep a private history of your training sessions • Review completed and stopped workouts • See simple weekly and monthly progress WORKS WITH YOUR MUSIC Keep listening to music, podcasts, or other audio while you train. Interval Trainr provides brief cues while allowing your other audio to continue. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your workouts, history, and preferences stay on your device. Interval Trainr requires no account and includes no ads, analytics, or tracking. Whether you’re building walk/run intervals, sprint sessions, circuits, or your own training routine, Interval Trainr gives you the structure you need without getting in your way.

Screenshots

Pace4 screens
Interval Trainr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pace at Free against Interval Trainr's $0.99. Pace also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Interval Trainr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

Pace is free to download; Interval Trainr costs $0.99 up front. Pace sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Interval Trainr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pace ships an update every 8 days, Interval Trainr monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pace versus Interval Trainr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceInterval Trainr
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilip LarssonTimothy Maloney

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pace

One-time2
  • Pace Premium – Founders$4.99
  • Pace Lifetime Premium$7.99
None

Interval Trainr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pace free?
Pace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Trainr free?
Interval Trainr costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pace or Interval Trainr have ads?
Neither Pace nor Interval Trainr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pace or Interval Trainr?
Pace ships an update every 8 days, and Interval Trainr monthly. Most recently, Pace was updated on October 24, 2026 and Interval Trainr on October 24, 2026.

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