KMetrix vs Pace Calculator by PL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KMetrix
This tool helps athletes plan training goals by calculating pace for running, swimming, and cycling. It supports metric and imperial units for various distances and durations.
- Pace calculation for multiple sports
- Metric and imperial unit support
- Customizable distance and duration
- Shortcuts for popular distances
- Intuitive user interface
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KMetrix: the calculator designed for athletes by athletes. A simple and intuitive tool that helps you to plan your next goal with a touch of fingers. - Want to run your next 10K under 40'? + That's 4'00" per km or 6'26" per mile. - Did you swim a 3,3km open water race in 56’13”? + That's fast! It's 1’42” the 100m. · Units in Metric System or Statue Mile System. · Activities up to 300km or 186.4miles. · Activities up to 99 hours. · 48 shortcuts to the most popular distances.
Pace Calculator by PL
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From the team behind the award winning Paddle Logger. An easy to use tool for paddlers (by paddlers) to assist with training plans and race targets. Whether you are on a SUP, Kayak, OC, Canoe, Prone Paddleboard or something else. Understanding your speed and how changes in average pace will affect your overall times is very valuable. Simply plug in your desired time and you will get an average pace, and equivalent target times for 2, 5 & 10 km or mile distances. Wondering how different paces and speeds might impact your time - take a look at the new Reference Tables. PL Pace Calc is a Free tool from the team at Paddle Logger. Join tens of thousands of athletes in the Paddle Logger community all over the world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KMetrix at monthly against Pace Calculator by PL's every 10 months. KMetrix also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KMetrix ships an update monthly, Pace Calculator by PL every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KMetrix | Pace Calculator by PL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Growth Garage LLC | Paddle Logger Ltd. |
In-app purchases
KMetrix
No in-app purchases
Pace Calculator by PL
No in-app purchases
Questions
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