# VDOT Running Calculator vs Jonah's Pace Calculator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jonah's Pace Calculator at none against VDOT Running Calculator's 2. Jonah's Pace Calculator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). VDOT Running Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VDOT Running Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jonah's Pace Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for VDOT Running Calculator against 5.0 for Jonah's Pace Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VDOT Running Calculator has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of VDOT Running Calculator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jonah's Pace Calculator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | VDOT Running Calculator | Jonah's Pace Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdot-running-calculator/id973571014/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jonahs-pace-calculator/id1501874975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Run SMART Project, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973571013) | [Jonah Starling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205337572) |

## What reviewers say

### VDOT Running Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdot-running-calculator/id973571014)

This app helps runners and coaches calculate training paces, equate race performances, and adjust for environmental factors. Based on decades of scientific research, it provides a VDOT score to measure running ability and compare performances across different distances.

**Highlights:** Calculate time, distance, and race paces, Determine current training paces, Equate race performances across distances, Adjust paces for heat and altitude, Measure running ability with VDOT score

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VDOT Calculator Premium | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great tool
- 👍 Simplicity of use
- 👍 Extremely helpful
- 👍 Does its job well
- 👍 Good calculator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Limits calculations without premium
- 🐛 Doesn't remember previous data
- 🐛 Bugs with custom distances
- 🐛 Can't see definitions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when upgrading to premium
- Can't scroll beyond 200/400m results
- Custom distance doesn't support metric

**Requested features**

- Expand time field to support ultras
- Add 6k and 8k distances
- Allow inputting VDOT score directly
- Allow typing in times instead of scrolling


### Jonah's Pace Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jonahs-pace-calculator/id1501874975)

Easily calculate running paces, goal times, and splits for any distance. Input your desired time and distance to determine the required pace per mile or kilometer. Ideal for runners of all levels preparing for races or personal bests.

**Highlights:** Calculate pace per mile/kilometer, Determine goal times, Calculate splits, Supports various race distances, User-requested features added

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VDOT Running Calculator free?

VDOT Running Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jonah's Pace Calculator free?

Jonah's Pace Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VDOT Running Calculator or Jonah's Pace Calculator?

Jonah's Pace Calculator is rated higher. VDOT Running Calculator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Jonah's Pace Calculator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VDOT Running Calculator or Jonah's Pace Calculator have ads?

Neither VDOT Running Calculator nor Jonah's Pace Calculator shows ads.

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