Best Running Pacer Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know Pace, this is the deeper bench. 249+ running pacer apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Running Pacer Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pace-SetterPace-SetterFree4.0★ (9)NoNoMay 2026
2ASICS Runkeeper—Run TrackerASICS Runkeeper—Run TrackerFree4.8★ (377K)YesYesAug 2026
3Nike Run Club: Running CoachNike Run Club: Running CoachFree4.8★ (416K)YesNoAug 2026
4Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (367K)YesYesAug 2026
5RUN interval - Running TimerRUN interval - Running TimerFree4.7★ (980)NoYesAug 2026
6Univers : Education PlatformUnivers : Education PlatformFreeNoNoJun 2026
7Running Trainer: Tracker&CoachRunning Trainer: Tracker&CoachFree4.9★ (114K)NoYesAug 2026
8Running PacerRunning PacerFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Running Pacer

Pace-Setter#1

Pace-Setter by Glen Ferris

Real time pace coach
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.0(9 ratings)
Free
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This real-time pace coach and run tracker guides your speed to help you hit your target pace. It monitors your intensity throughout your run, preventing you from starting too fast or slowing down. Suitable for all runners, it aids in structuring training runs for faster results.

ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker#2

ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker by ASICS Runner App, Inc.

Running App and Training Plans
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(377K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Track your runs, set personalized goals, and follow guided workouts to improve your fitness. This app offers GPS tracking for various activities, progress monitoring, and motivational features to help you achieve your running ambitions.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Motivating and helpful
  • 🚀 Accurate tracking
  • 👍 Great for beginners

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 GPS issues and inaccuracies
  • 🐛 Syncing problems between devices
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
Nike Run Club: Running Coach#3

Nike Run Club: Running Coach by Nike, Inc

Workout App & Distance Tracker
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(416K ratings)
FreeAds
#40in Health & Fitness
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This app offers guided runs, training plans, and community challenges to help users start, continue, and enjoy running. It tracks speed, distance, and GPS routes, providing motivation and expert guidance for various fitness levels and goals.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent coaching and guided runs
  • 👍 Motivating and encouraging
  • 📊 Comprehensive tracking and analytics
  • 🎨 Customizable run colors and levels

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sync and connectivity issues
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive features
  • 🔍 Inaccurate distance and pace tracking

More Running Pacer apps to explore

4
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Track & share with friends
Free

Track all your activities, from runs to yoga, and share your progress with friends. Discover new routes, get AI-powered insights, and join challenges. Stay motivated and safe with real-time location sharing.

Record 50+ sport typesAI-powered workout insightsRoute discovery and creation
💪 Health & Fitness
(367K)
free with in-app purchases
5
RUN interval - Running Timer
RUN interval - Running Timer
RUN interval - Running Timer
Interval running made easier.
Free

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.

Customizable interval sessionsTime and distance targetsDistance Goal option
💪 Health & Fitness
(980)
free with in-app purchases
6
Univers : Education Platform
Univers : Education Platform
Univers : Education Platform
Education Platform
Free
📚 Education
(0)
7
Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach
Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach
Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach
Run Coach: 5K & 10K Runner
Free

This app provides accurate running tracking, including pace, distance, calories, and heart rate. It offers voice feedback, music integration, and a history of your running activities to help you improve.

Accurate distance and time trackingPace and calorie trackingGPS mapping and route tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(114K)
subscription
8
Running Pacer
Running Pacer
Running Pacer
Pace Calculator & Converter
Free

Easily convert running paces between minutes per kilometer and minutes per mile. This tool also helps you visualize your pace for various race distances.

Pace conversion (min/km to min/mile)Race distance pace calculationSupports common race distances
⚽ Sports
(1)
free
9
Pacer: Live running feedback
Pacer: Live running feedback
Pacer: Live running feedback
Digital Pace Coach
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
10
HIGO
HIGO
HIGO
by Huang Hung Hsiang
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
11
Pacer: Running Companion
Pacer: Running Companion
Pacer: Running Companion
by Emily Herbert
Free

This app tracks your runs using GPS, displaying your route and statistics. Set weekly mileage goals, earn achievements for milestones, and sync with Apple Health. An AI training plan is available to help you reach race goals.

GPS run trackingRoute mappingRun history and stats
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
free
12
RunningTempo: 180 BPM Pacer
RunningTempo: 180 BPM Pacer
RunningTempo: 180 BPM Pacer
Zone 2 HR Pacer & Fat Burn
Free

This app provides precise cadence beeps to help runners maintain their target tempo, whether for steady-state runs or intervals. It seamlessly mixes audio with your music and offers advanced features like heart rate monitoring and custom workout plans.

Precise cadence beepsHeart Rate Guard with Apple WatchCustom multi-stage workout plans
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
free with in-app purchases
13
Pacer - Running Calculator
Pacer - Running Calculator
Pacer - Running Calculator
Reach Your Running Goals
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
14
Mayo Employees FCU
Mayo Employees FCU
Mayo Employees FCU
by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union
Free

Manage your finances on the go with this mobile banking app. View account balances, pay bills, deposit checks, and transfer funds securely from your device.

Account snapshotBill paymentCheck deposit
💰 Finance
(49)
free with in-app purchases
15
Track Pacer - Running
Track Pacer - Running
Track Pacer - Running
by Erik Berg
Free

Control an LED ring around indoor tracks to set a running pace. Connect via Bluetooth to the lights and create presets to guide your speed. Ideal for runners looking to maintain a consistent tempo during workouts.

LED ring control for indoor tracksBluetooth connectivity to lightsCreate custom pace presets
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
16
PacerX: Running Analysis
PacerX: Running Analysis
PacerX: Running Analysis
Running Log & Insights
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
Run Tracker Map: GPS & Pacer
Run Tracker Map: GPS & Pacer
Run Tracker Map: GPS & Pacer
Running routes for Runkeeper
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
18
Pacer | Stay on pace
Pacer | Stay on pace
Pacer | Stay on pace
Improve running performance
Free

This running app adapts your pace to your stride for improved performance. It offers personalized training plans, real-time voice feedback, and advanced tracking to help you reach your running goals. Seamlessly integrates with iPhone and Apple Watch.

Real-time personalized pace adjustmentCustom workout plansLive voice feedback
⚽ Sports
(3)
free
19
SmartPacer: PB Time Calculator
SmartPacer: PB Time Calculator
SmartPacer: PB Time Calculator
Marathon & Running Pace Guide
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
20
PaceBuddy: Running coach
PaceBuddy: Running coach
PaceBuddy: Running coach
by Bytemark Labs Technologies Inc
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)

FAQ about Running Pacer

What are the best running pacer apps for iPhone?
Pace-Setter tops our running pacer apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 9 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top running pacer apps we rank are free to download, including Pace-Setter and ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker.
Pace-Setter has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ running pacer apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Pace-Setter is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on November 5, 2020, with version 2.1.2.
Pace-Setter prioritizes user privacy by not storing, transmitting, or sharing your location data. This ensures your running data remains private.

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