Jonah's Pace Calculator is a free utility for runners to calculate race times, splits, and pace per mile or kilometer on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire this app for quick, ad-free race math that avoids the complexity of full-scale training platforms, so the value hinges on accessibility and speed.
For Runners of all levels, from beginners preparing for a 5k to competitive athletes training for marathons.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates required pace per mile or kilometer based on user-inputted time and distance targets.
Estimates split times and goal completion times for specific race distances like 5k, 10k, and half marathons.
Direct channel for users to request additional tools or features from the developer.
How much does it cost?
The app is distributed as a free utility with no visible monetization or IAP.
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
Jonah's Pace Calculator has not received an update in 2,279 days, indicating the project is no longer under active development. The version history consists of a single release from May 2020, with no subsequent patches or feature additions. Given the lack of activity for over six years, the app is classified as a zombie project.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Jonah's Pace Calculator
How's the Health & Fitness market?
The app maintains a 5-star rating on the App Store, but the lack of updates since May 2020 signals a stagnant market position relative to active category rivals.
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Key takeaways for Jonah's Pace Calculator
Where is it heading?
The running utility market is consolidating around apps that offer integrated training plans and wearable sync. Jonah's Pace Calculator remains a static utility, which limits its growth potential but maintains a stable, low-maintenance user base.
- The app has remained in maintenance-mode for over 75 months, signaling no intent for feature expansion or competitive response.
The SWOT
- Direct user-feedback loop functions as a low-friction channel for feature requests
- Wearable companion integration could capture the training-data segment currently underserved
Next best moves
Sunset the app because the developer has not updated the build in over 75 months → free up developer resources
The counter-intuitive read
The app's silence is its primary feature…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app remains in a static maintenance state with no functional changes; updates to the report reflect a more precise articulation of its legacy market position.
Bottom line
Jonah's Pace Calculator provides a reliable, ad-free utility for basic race math, but its multi-year development freeze makes it a legacy tool, so users seeking modern training integration will likely churn to active competitors.
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