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The TimerGPS stopwatch alternative for your phone or Apple Watch.

Ditch the heavy €419 stopwatch. Pace IQ runs on your phone or Apple Watch, with live pace, structured intervals, maps, graphs, and cloud history.

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Pace IQ in use during horse training

Purpose-built timing for the devices riders already carry.

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TimerGPS stopwatch

  • Dedicated stopwatch hardware
  • Manual taps for every lap
  • No map or graph review

Pace IQ

  • Runs on your phone or Apple Watch
  • Structured intervals, race sims & manual laps
  • Maps, graphs & cloud history

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What changes when you switch to Pace IQ

Same timing data. No expensive hardware. No backorders.

TimerGPS has been the go-to stopwatch for trotting and racing stables for years. But training tech has moved on. Pace IQ gives you the same live pace, interval timing, and split data without a clunky device to buy, charge, or wait on.

By running on the phone or Apple Watch you already own, Pace IQ keeps every session in the cloud and makes it easy to review exactly what happened on each lap.

At a Glance: How they compare

Same timing data trainers rely on — minus the hardware, the wait, and the upfront cost.

FeatureTimerGPS StopwatchPace IQ App
Live PaceYesYes
Interval, Race & Manual Lap ModesYesYes (presets, manual laps & auto-finish)
Automatic Track LapsNoComing soon
Lap, Map & Graph ReviewNoYes
Session HistoryLocal, limitedCloud, unlimited
Hardware RequiredDedicated stopwatch hardwareRuns on your phone or Apple Watch
Software UpdatesRareContinuous new features
AvailabilitySubject to backordersAvailable instantly
Cost€419$89/year
Session SharingLimited exportShare sessions and graphs with your team

Why Stables are Switching to Pace IQ

  1. Equip your entire stable for a fraction of the cost Three TimerGPS stopwatches mean three devices to buy and replace. Pace IQ runs on the phones or Apple Watches your riders already carry, so you can standardize the whole stable without another hardware budget.

  2. Unlimited cloud history TimerGPS stores data locally and runs out of room. Pace IQ keeps unlimited horses, sessions, and trends in the cloud.

  3. Maps, graphs, and lap-by-lap analysis See exactly where each lap hits top speed, where the horse slows down, and how pace changes across the route. Trainers can share the session with the team after the ride.

  4. Coming soon: automatic track laps Pace IQ will also time laps automatically on tracks. TimerGPS does not.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good alternative to the TimerGPS stopwatch?

Pace IQ is an app-based alternative to the TimerGPS stopwatch. It gives racing and trotting trainers live pace, interval and race timing, lap maps and graphs, and flexible unit support from your phone or Apple Watch. Choose the units you prefer for training, including furlongs, yards, meters, kilometers, and more — with no dedicated device to buy or wait on.

Do I need to buy a separate device like the TimerGPS stopwatch?

No. Pace IQ runs on the phone or Apple Watch you already own, so there is no €419 unit to purchase, charge, or carry — and nothing on backorder. You can download the app and start training within two minutes.

Does Pace IQ do the same training modes as TimerGPS?

Yes. Pace IQ covers live pace, structured interval work, race simulation, manual laps, auto-finish, and upcoming automatic track laps.

Is Pace IQ accurate enough for serious training?

Pace IQ uses high-frequency GPS from your Apple Watch or iPhone to deliver real-time pace and distance. For best accuracy, start your training session with a clear view of the sky to ensure a strong GPS lock.

How much does Pace IQ cost?

Pace IQ is free to download and starts at $89/year, so you can replace your timing stopwatch with one subscription.

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What is a good alternative to the TimerGPS watch?

Pace IQ is an app-based alternative to the TimerGPS training watch. It gives racing and trotting trainers real-time pace (min/km or km/h), interval and race timing, and lap splits from an Apple Watch or phone — with no dedicated device to buy or wait on.

Do I need to buy a separate device like the TimerGPS watch?

No. Pace IQ runs on the Apple Watch and phone you already own, so there is no €419 unit to purchase, charge, or carry — and nothing on backorder. You can download the app and start training within two minutes.

Does Pace IQ do the same training modes as TimerGPS?

Yes. Pace IQ covers live pace, structured interval (drag) work, race simulation, and automatic lap and final-segment splits, plus heart rate via bluetooth chest straps or the built-in Apple Watch heart rate monitor.

Is Pace IQ accurate enough for serious training?

Pace IQ uses high-frequency GPS from your Apple Watch or iPhone to deliver real-time pace and distance. For best accuracy, start your training session with a clear view of the sky to ensure a strong GPS lock.

How much does Pace IQ cost?

Pace IQ is free to download and starts with a free 7-day trial — no card required — so you can replace your timing watch and try every training mode before committing. If you love it, PACE IQ Pro is just $9.99/month.

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