Comparison

Stryd vs Pace Chase

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

Head to head
About

Stryd

This app provides personalized run training based on your fitness level and performance. It uses advanced sensor technology for stride-by-stride guidance, optimal pacing, and in-depth insights to help runners of all levels improve.

Highlights
  • Personalized run training plans
  • Stride-by-stride guidance
  • Optimal pacing for every run
  • In-depth performance insights
  • Race planning and optimization
  • Fitness trend analysis
Features
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**Stryd learns what kind of runner you are and adapts to your ever improving fitness to prescribe run training that is personalized and specific to your skill set. You receive sweet spot run training guidance that will train you to improve your performance and continually build on those gains for weeks, months, and even years at a time. Through a combination of advanced sensor technology and an automated training ecosystem, you will be given your personalized & optimal training routine, stride-by-stride guidance during every run, and in-depth insights that help all runners, from beginners to Olympic champions, regularly push their running performance to the next level. How to start with Stryd: New to Stryd? This app requires the Stryd pod in order to use the app. Already have Stryd? You can sign in with your Stryd account, pair your pod, and get started with the app. Perfect Pacing During Every Run: Stryd accounts for your speed, slope, run form, fatigue, and wind to deliver perfect, precise, and painless pacing. This is accomplished with the Stryd pod. The pod is filled with motion & environmental sensors that comprehensively determine your running effort in nearly every running condition. With this info, you can evenly pace every run, which means you get the performance enhancing benefits from each training session — without undue fatigue. Sweet Spot Training Every Day: Stryd learns who you are as a runner and then prescribes daily training that is personalized to your current fitness. Next, you can import these workouts on your sportswatch and receive stride-by-stride guidance so you run at the right performance-enhancing intensity from start to finish. You stay in the training sweet spot, where you are perfectly balancing stress and rest, so that you receive the maximal benefits from each session and continue to improve. Automated Insights That Keep You Improving: Stryd analyzes and compares your similar training sessions against each other to let you know how your fitness is trending. You will know how much your recent training is paying off if you are moving in the right direction. If there is an opportunity to do better, you can quickly identify if you need to update your routine so you can keep the improvements coming. Continually Beat Your Race Times: Stryd plans your perfect race for you. Stryd can account for the unique layout of your race course, the weather, the altitude, your skillset, and your overall fitness to prescribe a race plan that will ensure you perform at your peak capability. You will step up to the starting line with confidence knowing that you will run your best race possible. ----- Note that, Stryd uses GPS in the background to track your running distance and pace, and continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. Stryd also integrates with the Health app in order to get access to the heart rate data from Apple Watch. Additionally, Stryd integrates with Apple Health. This allows Stryd to automatically update your weight, access your heart rate data, and save activity data to your Health app.

About

Pace Chase

Calculate your target pace for various sports like running, swimming, and cycling. Predict finish times, visualize your performance templates, and analyze power outputs for gym equipment. Offers free basic pacing with premium options for more sports.

Highlights
  • Predict finish times based on chosen intervals
  • Visualize and share performance templates
  • Analyze power and energy outputs for gym equipment
  • Supports running, swimming, cycling, and more
  • Split-by-split performance expectations
  • Free basic pacing for running
Features
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Pace Chase is built for runners, swimmer, cyclists, rowers, triathlon/hybrid athletes, and fitness enthusiasts that want to know what pace or speed will help them achieve their goal performances. Features include: 1. Predict finish times based on interval/laps of their choosing, such as per mile, kilometer, or any given meter or yardage value. Athletes can easily see how changes in pace or speed will effect their overall targets, with the ability to see split-by-splits expectations. 2. Craft a beautiful template of your pacing or performance to download and share on social media or set as a wallpaper on the fly. 3. See power and energy outputs for common gym equipment, such as air bikes, rowers, and ski ergs to see how cadence, pace, or wattage effect calories per minute or hour. Note: Pacing with running is free for all users, but additional sports and races may require premium subscription with Pace Chase Pro. Pace Chase is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by HYROX, Ironman (World Triathlon Corporation), Assault Fitness, Rogue Fitness, Concept2, or their affiliates. All trademarks, service marks, and company names are the property of their respective owners. The use of these names is for identification and reference purposes only and does not imply any association with the trademark owner. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found in the footer of https://pacechase.com.

Screenshots

Stryd4 screens
Pace Chase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pace Chase at 5.0 against Stryd's 3.9. Pace Chase also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%). Stryd's advantage is ratings volume (239 vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Stryd sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and Pace Chase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pace Chase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stryd has 239 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Stryd's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pace Chase's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stryd versus Pace Chase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrydPace Chase
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (239 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings239 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAthlete ArchitectTiger Mind Labs LLC

Customer experience

Stryd

All ratings239 ratings
Positive71.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral11.4%
Negative27.5%

Pace Chase

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stryd

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during runs
  • Syncing issues with Garmin and other devices
  • Inaccurate data recording and reporting
  • Unreliable connectivity with Bluetooth devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable training plans and workouts
  • Integration with more fitness apps and devices
  • Enhanced social features and community support
  • Improved Apple Watch app functionality
  • Treadmill calibration and incline adjustment

Pace Chase

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stryd

Subscriptions1
  • Stryd Membership2 variants$14.991 Month
3 purchases

Pace Chase

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.491 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Stryd free?
Stryd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pace Chase free?
Pace Chase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stryd or Pace Chase?
Pace Chase is rated higher. Stryd averages 3.9 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Pace Chase averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Stryd or Pace Chase have ads?
Neither Stryd nor Pace Chase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stryd or Pace Chase?
Stryd ships an update every 3 days, and Pace Chase every 3 days. Most recently, Stryd was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pace Chase on June 1, 2026.

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