Pace - Running Time Converter
Pace is a runner-focused utility for converting between min/km and min/mile on iOS and watchOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the cognitive friction of mental math during runs, serving athletes who need immediate pace data without the distraction of a full fitness tracker.
For Runners and international travelers who need to convert between metric and imperial distance measurements during physical activity.
Key features
Converts between min/km and min/mile units via scroll interface
Native watchOS app for pace visualization without requiring a paired phone. Retention — increases session frequency during runs by removing the need to carry a phone.
Color theme selection to match user gear or preferences
How much does it cost?
Pace is currently distributed as a free utility with no visible in-app purchases or subscription tiers.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
With no updates in 805 days, the app has reached a state of total inactivity. The latest release was a minor technical update to ensure compatibility with watchOS 27, and no new features have been introduced since. Development has effectively ceased, leaving the app in a zombie state.
Who built it?
Alexander Logan
3 apps tracked · Health & Fitness
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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 Pace - Running Time Converter
How's the Health & Fitness market?
Pace occupies a niche utility space in the Health & Fitness category, relying on a minimalist design to differentiate from complex trackers. The lack of updates for over 26 months signals a maintenance-mode posture that limits its ability to compete with active rivals.
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Key takeaways for Pace - Running Time Converter
Where is it heading?
The fitness utility market is consolidating around apps that offer both tracking and performance analytics, leaving single-purpose tools like Pace at a disadvantage. Without a clear path to monetization or a resumed update cadence, Pace will likely see its user base migrate to more active, multi-functional competitors.
- The 805-day update gap signals that development has stalled, leaving the app vulnerable to OS-level changes that could break watchOS compatibility.
- The free-only model lacks a revenue stream to fund future development, which compounds the risk of long-term abandonment by the developer.
The SWOT
- Native watchOS integration removes phone-dependency during runs
- Race-time prediction tools would increase utility for marathon runners
Next best moves
Pivot development toward race-time prediction because the current single-task utility is vulnerable to broader fitness apps → unlock higher retention for performance runners
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's dormancy is its primary risk, but the minimalist…
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Pace maintains a focused utility for runners, but the lack of updates since 2024 leaves the app vulnerable to feature-rich fitness trackers. Adding performance-oriented tools like race-time prediction would unlock higher retention for the core audience without compromising the minimalist design.
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