Get help with PaceCoach, your real-time speaking pace monitor for iPhone and Apple Watch.
How It Works
Start a Session - Tap "Start Session" on your iPhone
Speak Naturally - PaceCoach analyzes your speaking pace in real-time
Get Feedback - Visual indicators show your current pace zone
Feel Alerts - Your Apple Watch vibrates when you're speaking too quickly
Review - See a summary of your session when you're done
All processing happens on-device. Your voice never leaves your iPhone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
What permissions does PaceCoach need?
PaceCoach requires:
Microphone access - To hear your voice and analyze speaking pace
Speech Recognition - To process speech patterns on-device
Both permissions are required for the app to function. All processing happens locally on your device.
Do I need an Apple Watch?
No, PaceCoach works on iPhone alone with visual feedback. However, the Apple Watch provides discrete haptic alerts that are especially useful during presentations when you can't look at your phone.
Does it work offline?
Yes! PaceCoach works completely offline. There are no servers, no accounts, and no internet required.
During Sessions
What do the colors mean?
Good pace, keep going
Approaching threshold, consider slowing
Too fast, take a breath
How does calibration work?
Calibration allows PaceCoach to learn your natural speaking style. Speak for about 30 seconds at your comfortable pace, and the app will set personalized thresholds for you.
Why isn't the app detecting my voice?
Try these steps:
Make sure you granted microphone permission
Speak at a normal volume (not whispering)
Reduce background noise if possible
Try adjusting the mic sensitivity slider during a session
Apple Watch
My Watch isn't receiving alerts
Check the following:
Watch app is installed and open
Bluetooth is enabled on both devices
Watch is paired and connected
Do Not Disturb is disabled on your Watch
How strong are the haptic alerts?
You can adjust haptic intensity in Settings:
Light - Subtle tap
Medium - Noticeable vibration (default)
Strong - Pronounced vibration
Privacy & Data
Is my voice recorded?
No. Audio is processed in real-time and immediately discarded. Nothing is recorded or stored.