Comparison

RunPace vs Deep Timer

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

Head to head
About

RunPace

Features
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RunPace is a clean, fast pace calculator for runners who like clear numbers without the clutter. Whether you're chasing a 5K PR or pacing your first marathon, RunPace gives you the splits, predictions, and training paces you need — in seconds. CALCULATOR (free) • Switch instantly between pace (min/km) and speed (km/h) • See finish times for every common distance, or full split tables RACE PLAN (free) • Set a target finish time and distance, get the exact pace you need • Even-paced split tables so you know your checkpoints RACE TIMES (RunPace Pro) • Enter one race result and predict your times across distances • Based on Riegel's proven formula • Or seed a starting point from your Apple Health VO₂max TRAINING PACES (RunPace Pro) • VDOT-based training paces — Easy, Marathon, Threshold, Interval, Repetition • Import your VO₂max (Cardio Fitness) from Apple Health to set zones automatically • Watch your VO₂max move: a 12-month trend line with the change over the period MADE FOR RUNNERS • Kilometres or miles — switch once and the whole app follows: min/mi and mph wheels, mile splits, and a US race ladder (1 mile, 5K, 10K, 10 miles, half, marathon) • Light, dark, or system appearance • English and Norwegian • No ads, no account, no tracking — your runs and numbers stay on your device RUNPACE PRO Calculator, Race Plan and Settings are free to use, with no ads and no time limit. RunPace Pro unlocks Race Times and Training Paces — one purchase, no subscription, on every device you use with the same Apple Account. Built by a runner, for runners. Lace up and find your pace.

About

Deep Timer

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Deep Timer is a meditation timer with nothing between you and your practice. No feeds, no courses, no sign-up — just a beautiful timer that starts with one tap. DESIGNED FOR SITTING • Set your duration and start with a single tap • Warm-up and cool-down phases ease you in and out of your session • Calming bell sounds mark each phase — preview any bell before you sit • The screen stays awake and distraction-free while you meditate YOUR ROUTINE, SAVED • Save presets for your regular sessions — a short morning sit, a longer evening one — and switch with a tap WATCH YOUR PRACTICE GROW • Day streak with a contribution graph of your recent months • Total days, sessions, and hours, plus your longest streak • Review and manage your full session history PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your sessions are stored on your device • No account, no ads, no tracking Whether you're on day one or year ten of your practice, Deep Timer stays out of the way so you can simply sit.

Screenshots

RunPace4 screens
Deep Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RunPace at Free against Deep Timer's $3.99. Deep Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

RunPace is free to download; Deep Timer costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RunPace versus Deep Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunPaceDeep Timer
PriceFree — better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTIAN GAARE VAAGANFocusLab LLC

In-app purchases

None

RunPace

No in-app purchases

None

Deep Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunPace free?
RunPace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deep Timer free?
Deep Timer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RunPace or Deep Timer have ads?
Neither RunPace nor Deep Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunPace or Deep Timer?
RunPace ships an update every 2 days, and Deep Timer every 2 days. Most recently, RunPace was updated on October 7, 2026 and Deep Timer on October 4, 2026.

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