# Pacey vs RUN interval

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RUN interval at 1K against Pacey's 7. Pacey's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pacey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RUN interval sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pacey against 4.7 for RUN interval. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN interval has 1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Pacey's written reviews are positive against 77% of RUN interval's.

Pacey ships an update every 2 months, RUN interval every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacey | RUN interval |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacey-running-jogging-and-walking-pace-calculator/id932937393/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-interval-running-timer/id1352270752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/423111148) | [CAN YOU HEAR ME SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/711042540) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacey-running-jogging-and-walking-pace-calculator/id932937393)

This tool helps runners, joggers, and walkers calculate their pace and speed. It allows for easy conversions between miles and kilometers and automatically updates related metrics when one is adjusted. A lap view provides detailed timing for each segment of a run.

**Highlights:** Calculate pace, speed, time, or distance, Toggle distance units (miles/kilometers), Lock fields for automatic updates, Lap view with adjustable lap distance, Conversions for easy metric switching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### RUN interval

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-interval-running-timer/id1352270752)

This app simplifies interval and Fartlek running by allowing you to set custom targets for time or distance during hard, easy, and rest efforts. It offers detailed post-run summaries, audio and visual feedback, and an Apple Watch app for enhanced training.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval sessions, Time and distance targets, Distance Goal option, Audio and visual feedback, Detailed run summaries, Apple Watch app, Strava sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The full RUN interval | $1.99 | one-time |
| The full RUN interval | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacey free?

Pacey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RUN interval free?

RUN interval is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pacey or RUN interval?

RUN interval is rated higher. Pacey averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while RUN interval averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Pacey or RUN interval have ads?

Neither Pacey nor RUN interval shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pacey or RUN interval?

Pacey ships an update every 2 months, and RUN interval every 3 months. Most recently, Pacey was updated on October 21, 2026 and RUN interval on October 21, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*