Comparison

Start Running with SIT30 vs Pacelo

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

Head to head
About

Start Running with SIT30

Features
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Want to start running but don't know where to begin? Already running and want to see your pace, heart rate, route and progress? Running with SIT30 takes you from your first short jogs to a full workout with 40 minutes of running. And if you'd rather skip the program, start a free run, set a goal or build your own interval workouts. The app tells you when to run and when to walk, announces every kilometer, records your route, calculates your pace and helps you keep an eye on your heart rate. You can leave the phone in your pocket. ▸ START RUNNING FROM SCRATCH Never run longer than five minutes? That's perfectly fine. The program alternates running and walking so the load grows step by step. Three levels: • up to 20 minutes of running per workout • up to 30 minutes of running per workout • up to 40 minutes of running per workout Every training day comes with a ready plan: when to walk, when to run and how long each interval lasts. If a workout felt hard, simply repeat it. The program is in no hurry. ▸ FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY RUN Don't want to follow a ready-made program? Use the free run. Switch between running and walking during the workout and keep track of distance, time, pace and heart rate. You can set a goal: • run for a certain time • cover a certain distance • or just run with no limits You can also build your own interval workouts for your own purposes. ▸ VOICE GUIDANCE You don't have to keep looking at the screen during a workout. The app tells you out loud: • when to start running • when to switch to walking • how long the interval lasts • how many kilometers you've covered • your current pace A signal sounds before every change. If music is playing, its volume goes down automatically while the prompt plays. ▸ PACE, DISTANCE AND ROUTE After a run you get a detailed breakdown: • route on the map • distance and duration • average pace and pace per kilometer • heart rate • moving time • workout charts Your route is recorded even when the phone is in your pocket and the screen is off. ▸ TREADMILL Training at home or in the gym? Turn on treadmill mode. The app counts your steps and distance, and shows the results when the workout is over. ▸ APPLE WATCH AND APPLE HEALTH Use Apple Watch during your run: • follow your heart rate from the wrist • pause and finish the workout from the watch • keep an eye on the key numbers without the phone Workouts, routes, calories and heart rate are saved to Apple Health. ▸ A CLOSE LOOK AFTER THE FINISH The map can be colored by pace and heart rate, so you can see at a glance where you sped up, where you slowed down and how the effort changed. Compare your results with previous workouts. Did the same route feel easier today? Is your pace better? Is your heart rate lower at the same speed? Now you can see it in numbers. ▸ TRACK YOUR PROGRESS The app collects your stats: kilometers, running time, number of workouts, average pace and heart rate by weeks and months. Watch running become a habit and your workouts feel easier over time. ▸ EARN AWARDS Your first kilometer. Your first 10 minutes of nonstop running. Regular workouts with no gaps. New personal bests. Earn awards for your achievements and keep the motivation to go further. ▸ TALK TO OTHER RUNNERS The app has a chat where you can talk to people who are also starting to run and working toward their goals. Starting together is easier. ▸ THE ESSENTIALS ARE FREE The training program, free runs, voice guidance, route recording, treadmill mode, Apple Watch, Apple Health, awards and workout stats - free. No ads. ▸ RUNNING WITH SIT30 PRO For those who want more: • workout history on all your devices • unlimited custom workouts • goals by time and distance • stats for 3 months, 6 months, a year and any period • route export to a GPX file Terms of Use: https://sit30.net/privacy/en/tnc.php

About

Pacelo

This app connects runners with coaches and clubs, providing structured weekly training plans, GPS tracking, and detailed performance reports. It offers features for both athletes to track progress and coaches to manage groups and attendance.

Highlights
  • Weekly training plans from coaches
  • GPS running tracker with metrics
  • Detailed performance reports
  • AI-driven performance analysis
  • Coach group management tools
  • Club map and event listings
Features
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Pacelo — приложение бегового клуба. Тренер собирает неделю и публикует её группе, спортсмен видит тренировки в своём календаре, выполняет их и сдаёт отчёт. Вместо таблиц в чате — общий план, который у тренера и спортсмена не расходится. СПОРТСМЕНУ • План на неделю от тренера: этапы, целевой темп и заметка к каждой тренировке • Уведомление, когда тренер опубликовал неделю или поправил её • Запись пробежки с GPS: метрики, лента шагов по плану и вибрация на смене этапа • Отчёт за две минуты: RPE, самочувствие, факт по этапам, комментарий тренеру • AI-разбор: что вышло по этапам, как легла нагрузка, на что обратить внимание • Импорт активностей и автопривязка пробежки к плану • Цели и рекорды: готовность к старту в процентах, прогноз темпа, личные рекорды ТРЕНЕРУ • Неделя группы в один тап: соберите черновик и опубликуйте сразу всей группе • Шаблоны планов и многонедельные программы с превью перед применением • Кабинет тренера: кто без плана, у кого новые отчёты, кому нужно внимание • Отметка на пробежке по QR и ручной чек-ин «Кто пришёл» — посещаемость считается сама • Комментарий тренера приходит спортсмену прямо в тренировку • Абонементы: разовое занятие, пакет или безлимит, списание прямо на чек-ине КЛУБ И КАРТА • Карта клубов и открытых пробежек рядом — фильтры по дням, темпу и уровню • Лента клуба, расписание и рейтинг по выполнению плана • Территории: районы города закрашиваются за клубами, чьи бегуны в них бегают ГЕОЛОКАЦИЯ Геолокация включается только на время записи тренировки и не сохраняется отдельно от неё. Клуб, расписание, участники, недельные планы и отчёты работают бесплатно.

Screenshots

Start Running with SIT304 screens
Pacelo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pacelo at none against Start Running with SIT30's 2. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Start Running with SIT30 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pacelo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Start Running with SIT30 versus Pacelo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart Running with SIT30Pacelo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB70 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlexey SukhachevSVETLANA IUSUPOVA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Start Running with SIT30

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly$49.991 Year
None

Pacelo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Start Running with SIT30 free?
Start Running with SIT30 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pacelo free?
Pacelo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Start Running with SIT30 or Pacelo have ads?
Neither Start Running with SIT30 nor Pacelo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Start Running with SIT30 or Pacelo?
Start Running with SIT30 ships an update every 3 days, and Pacelo every 3 days. Most recently, Start Running with SIT30 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pacelo on October 21, 2026.

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