Comparison

Pace Time vs Paces

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

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About

Pace Time

This utility app calculates running paces, race times, and interval splits for various distances. It also functions as a stopwatch alternative with advanced time calculations for musicians, video professionals, and time tracking.

Highlights
  • Running pace calculator for any distance
  • Lap timer and split calculator
  • Marathon pace planner
  • BPM calculator and tempo measurement
  • Timecode converter
  • Decimal time converter
  • Gesture-based editing
Features
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Pace Time is the essential running pace calculator and time calculator for iOS devices. Calculate running pace for marathons, 5Ks, and any distance. Perfect for runners, triathletes, musicians, video professionals, and anyone who needs a stopwatch alternative with advanced time calculations. RUNNING PACE CALCULATOR • Running pace calculator for any distance; estimate 5K time, 10K pace, marathon splits • Calculate running pace: ran 3 miles in 28:16? Project your 5K: 28:16 ÷ 3 × 3.1 = 29:12 • Lap timer and split calculator for interval workouts • Marathon pace planner and race time projector • Workout timer with precise interval tracking TRIATHLON & FITNESS • Transition time calculator for race analysis • Training split calculator and interval timer • Fitness timer for cardio and strength sessions • Cross-training time tracking with pace analysis MUSICIANS & AUDIO PRODUCERS • BPM calculator and tempo measurement • Beat counter for precise timing • Music production timer for song timing VIDEO & AUDIO PROFESSIONALS • Timecode converter for frame-accurate calculations • Frame rate calculator and timing sequences • Decimal time converter for hours and minutes TIME TRACKING & WORK MANAGEMENT • Timesheet calculator for billable hours • Overtime calculator and work time tracking • Project time logging with decimal conversion CORE FEATURES • Colon-key interface: intuitive time notation (5:30 ÷ 3 × 3.1 = 5:46) • Decimal time converter: convert any time to decimal hours instantly • Gesture-based editing: swipe right to delete single digits • Clean, distraction-free calculator interface • Minimal design, maximum accuracy Premium ad-free experience available via optional in-app purchase. Pace Time: precision engineered for professionals who value accuracy.

About

Paces

Calculate running and cycling paces and times with this easy-to-use conversion tool. Quickly determine pace from time, time from pace, or duration from speed for various distances. Ideal for athletes looking to optimize their training and race strategies.

Highlights
  • Pace to Time conversion
  • Time to Pace conversion
  • Speed to Duration calculation
  • Converts between min/mi and min/km
  • Calculates marathon finish times
  • Supports cycling speed conversions
Features
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Easy pace conversions for runners and cyclists. • Pace → Time: A 4:30 min/km pace gets me what half marathon time? • Time → Pace: For a marathon of 3:30, what pace do I need to run? • Speed → Duration: How long does it take to ride 85 km at 28 km/h? What's your min/mi pace in min/km? What’s that in miles per hour? What’s your marathon time based on that pace? For a marathon finish time of x what pace should I run? How long will it take to me ride an 85 km course if I average 28 km/h? Easy conversion between all of them - at the same time.

Screenshots

Pace Time2 screens
Paces4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pace Time at Free against Paces's $1.99. Pace Time also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 49 months). Paces's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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 Time is free to download; Paces costs $1.99 up front. Pace Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paces asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paces holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paces has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pace Time ships an update every 4 months, Paces every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pace Time versus Paces: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPace TimePaces
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 49 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Heron Labs LLCCodexBit Software

Customer experience

Pace Time

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Paces

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pace Time

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Paces

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pace Time free?
Pace Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paces free?
Paces costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pace Time or Paces?
Paces is rated higher. Pace Time averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Paces averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.
Do Pace Time or Paces have ads?
Pace Time shows ads; Paces does not.
Which is updated more often, Pace Time or Paces?
Pace Time ships an update every 4 months, and Paces every 49 months. Most recently, Pace Time was updated on September 11, 2026 and Paces on September 22, 2026.

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