Pacer 5K: run faster races

Name: Pacer 5K: run faster races
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 4.9 (1086 reviews)
Author: FITNESS22 LTD

By: FITNESS22 LTD App

5K Pacer: run pacer for 5K

Overview

Version:

7.5

Last updated: 2017-11-21

Ranking

#51,699 ▼ 99

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Pacer 5K helps 5K runners reach faster paces in an 8-week program that blends walk, run, and faster run intervals. With an audio coach, gradual speed increases, and varied workouts three times a week, you'll build endurance and confidence while enjoying your runs.

Features include GPS distance tracking (even in background), Apple Health integration for calories, music app compatibility, motivational badges, and social sharing. It works outdoors, indoors, or on a treadmill and supports iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Sports Education

By:

FITNESS22 LTD

Rating:

4.90

(1,086)

Version:

7.5 Last updated: 2017-11-21

Version code:

841432114

Creation date:

2013-05-24

Compatible devices:

Size:

98.35MB

Price:

2.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-16

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Ranking

# 51,699 ▼ 99

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Developed by:

FITNESS22 LTD

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pacer-5k-run-faster-races/id637420575

Website:

http://fitness22.com

User Reviews

Users praise Pacer 5K Pacers for structured interval training that helps beginners build speed with varied progressions. The plans are beginner-friendly and part of a cohesive training ecosystem, which keeps motivation high. Recurrent drawbacks include lack of Apple Watch support, GPS tracking reliability, missing pace visibility, and occasional audio/UX issues. Overall, it’s effective when functioning but reliability and wearable compatibility need improvement.

Pros

Effective, structured pacing and interval workouts that help users improve speed.
Beginner-friendly, with clear, progressive plans that boost confidence.
Varied routines and progression keep users motivated and prevent boredom.
Reliable timer that stays on during runs and provides a clear countdown.
Supports multiple training programs across the 5K/10K/half/full series, creating a cohesive training ecosystem.

Cons

Lack of Apple Watch support/integration is a recurring complaint.
GPS tracking issues; the app sometimes fails to record runs.
Pace metrics are missing or hard to monitor (no current pace display due to walks).
Audio prompts are unreliable: voice prompts may not speak or be too quiet.
UI/UX issues disrupt runs (e.g., inability to end a run, or inconvenient fast-forward/rewind controls).

Recent reviews

Great start. Great pace to help me reach my goals.

by me*****, 2024-09-03

I used this to train for a recent 5k- the training runs were impossible for me from the get go and I never completed one without stopping and walking. As I train for a 10k, I hope to find an app that is do-able AND pushes me to work harder. When you can’t tell if you actually ran for 35 minutes (the first week suggests that’s possible), it’s impossible to know, when doing that same run 4,5,6 weeks later, if you’re improving. And, the prompts often turned off! So I was kinda doin my own thing I suppose. Ugh.