Comparison

Simple Pace vs VO2max Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Simple Pace

Effortlessly convert between distance, time, pace, and speed. This tool simplifies race planning with split calculators and quick access to common race distances. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with customizable settings.

Highlights
  • Pace Calculations
  • Split/Lap Calculator
  • Common Distances Lookup
  • Live Pace Tracking
  • Customizable Settings
  • Privacy Focused
Features
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Distance, time, pace and speed, always in sync. Change any one and the others follow. A lock holds the value you care about while you work out the rest. On a relay team, or waiting for a runner at a race? ETA tells you the clock time they reach you, with a live countdown that carries on to the Lock Screen, up to three alerts, and on iOS 26 and later an alarm that rings even on silent. Tap when they arrive and the leg is saved with the pace they really ran. FREE • Four linked calculators: tap any value to edit it, tap a unit to switch between miles and kilometers. Every row keeps its own units. • Race distances built in: 400 m, 5k, 10k, half-marathon, marathon, and ultras from 50k to 100 miles. • Share card: send your distance, time and pace as an image. • Make it yours: light or dark, eight accent colors with matching app icons or the Multicolor theme that gives distance, time, pace, and speed each their own color, reorderable sections, and the Classic interface if you prefer it. • Accessibility: VoiceOver, Voice Control, Dynamic Type, Sufficient Contrast and Reduced Motion. • All calculations work offline. Seven languages. PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription) • Splits: plan even, negative or positive splits at any interval from 100 m to 10 miles, by halves, thirds, quarters or fifths, or an interval of your own, then export the table. • ETA: made for relay exchanges and race spectators. Each runner gets a card with the arrival clock time, a live countdown, estimated progress, up to three alerts and a note. On iOS 26 and later, an alarm rings like an alarm clock before they arrive, even on silent and in a Focus, with Snooze. The countdown also runs on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island and as a badge on the main screen. Tap Arrived to save the leg with the pace actually run; finished legs stay in a list you can edit and share. Bought the app during the paid period (October 2024 to February 2025)? Pro is already yours. No ads. No tracking. No account. Anonymous usage analytics can be switched off in Settings. It's just me, a runner, building the pace calculator I want to use. Send feedback from inside the app and I'll answer.

About

VO2max Calculator

Estimate your VO2max using a mathematical model based on your past running performance. This tool generates training paces and race predictions for distances from 1500 meters to marathons. It serves as a framework for training, but always consult a professional before implementing estimates.

Highlights
  • Estimate VO2max from past runs
  • Generate training paces
  • Predict race times
  • Supports 1500m to marathon distances
  • Uses mathematical models
Features
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VO2max Calculator This calculator will generate training paces and race predictions. The calculator works by estimating your VO2max using a generic mathematical model based on a previous run of yours. It works reasonable within 1500 meter to marathon runs. You may have several race results that indicate different VO2max values. If the races are all reasonably recent and reflect your current fitness level then use the best. If you have been injured or had a break from training since your last race - you should not use an old race result. Run a new test instead. The calculator uses mathematical formulas. The VO2max estimate in this app is a measure of how fast you are. It does not care how much you weigh or how much oxygen you take in. It should be used as a framework for training. A real VO2Max is a physiological measurement, essentially based on your maximal oxygen uptake and your body weight. This is only a tool. Always consult a professional before implementing these estimates in your training.

Screenshots

Simple Pace4 screens
VO2max Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Pace at 75% against VO2max Calculator's 0%. Simple Pace also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0). VO2max Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Simple Pace sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. VO2max Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Pace holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Simple Pace's written reviews are positive against 0% of VO2max Calculator's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple Pace versus VO2max Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple PaceVO2max Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (38 ratings) — better1.0 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.08.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamp Four Software LLCQuizStone ApS

Customer experience

Simple Pace

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative21.4%

VO2max Calculator

All ratings13 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative86.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Simple Pace

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Go Pro$2.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
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  • Large Tip$9.99
None

VO2max Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Pace free?
Simple Pace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VO2max Calculator free?
VO2max Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Pace or VO2max Calculator?
Simple Pace is rated higher. Simple Pace averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while VO2max Calculator averages 1.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Simple Pace or VO2max Calculator have ads?
Neither Simple Pace nor VO2max Calculator shows ads.

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