Pacer 5K: run faster races Apple

Pacer 5K: run faster races

5K Pacer: run pacer for 5K

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

By:
FITNESS22 LTD
Rating:
4.90
(1,086)
0.10
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:
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Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-09
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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.
by Re*****, 2022-04-06

I started with the 5K App 8 months ago. That got me from barely running three minutes to running a 5k easily. Then did the 10K, successfully completed that. Now I’m doing this 5k pacer and am excited to do it again now that I’m about finished. After another round of this, I’ll do the marathon training. The variability of the runs keeps me motivated, as I get bored easily. Love it! Thank you!!
by re*****, 2020-11-20
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