Comparison

LiveTrail vs SkyPacer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LiveTrail

Track runners live during races, receiving checkpoint notifications and viewing live rankings. For runners, it offers GPS tracking, SOS alerts, and a finisher poster. The app also includes race planning tools and works offline.

Highlights
  • Live runner tracking
  • Checkpoint notifications
  • Live rankings
  • Course map and elevation profile
  • GPS beacon for runners
  • SOS alert
  • Offline mode
Features
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A brand-new LiveTrail, rebuilt from the ground up. Follow your runners live, with a notification every time they cross a checkpoint. Live rankings, passage times, course map and elevation profile in 2D and 3D. Running yourself? Your bib opens a space of your own: GPS beacon, SOS alert, cut-offs, and a finisher poster to share. New: the Ghost table — your race plan, checkpoint by checkpoint. Works offline, dark mode, km or miles.

About

SkyPacer

This app helps runners and coaches optimize training and race performance. It offers precise pace calculations, VO2max measurement, and detailed race and nutrition planning. Analyze routes, predict times, and track fitness development with a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Precise pace calculations
  • VO2max and performance analysis
  • GPX route analysis
  • Professional race planning
  • Smart nutrition planning
  • Export to Excel/Sheets
Features
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SkyPacer – Your Ultimate Running Pace Calculator and Training Companion Revolutionize your running training with SkyPacer, the most advanced pace calculator app for runners, coaches, and running enthusiasts. From your first 5K to marathon goals – SkyPacer delivers the precision you need. Brand New Features! * VO2max calculation with Cooper test – Measure your endurance scientifically * Advanced race planning – Plan every detail of your race * Smart nutrition planning per course segment * Individual notes for every split * Export splits, nutrition notes, and notes to Excel/Sheets * Complete UI/UX redesign for intuitive operation Core Features **Precise Pace Calculations * Calculate pace from distance, time, or speed instantly * Seamless conversion between kilometers and miles * Perfect for race preparation and training **NEW: VO2max and Performance Analysis * Determine your maximum oxygen uptake with the proven Cooper test * Get scientifically-based insights into your endurance performance * Track your fitness development over time **GPX Route Analysis and Strategic Planning * Upload your favorite routes and race courses * Analyze elevation profiles and terrain challenges * Plan strategic splits based on course topology * Optimize your energy distribution across the entire route **Professional Race Planning * Detailed race strategy development * Consider course characteristics and personal goals * Export function for coaches and support teams * Perfect preparation for the big day **Smart Nutrition Planning * Personalized nutrition recommendations for each course segment * Plan hydration and energy intake based on split duration and intensity * Individual note system for race day reminders * Export all plans to share with your team **Performance Analysis * Race time predictions across various distances * Personalized training zone recommendations * Pace optimization for different training goals **Modern User Interface * Completely redesigned for maximum user-friendliness * Intuitive navigation through all functions * Optimized for quick inputs during training **For Every Runner * Runners: Train with scientific precision * Coaches: Develop detailed training plans * Spectators: Track and predict runner performance **Train Like a Pro SkyPacer goes beyond simple calculations. Determine your VO2max, upload your course, visualize every hill, plan your splits strategically, and fuel your body optimally with smart nutrition planning. Example: Sub-3:00 marathon? Hold 6:52/mile pace. SkyPacer shows you exactly how to run each segment, when to fuel, what to expect at every mile – and measures your fitness with precise VO2max testing. Download SkyPacer and unleash your running potential!

Screenshots

LiveTrail4 screens
SkyPacer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyPacer at 100% against LiveTrail's 28%. LiveTrail's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveTrail ships an update every 4 days, SkyPacer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LiveTrail versus SkyPacer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveTrailSkyPacer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiveTrail SARLAndre Voltmann

Customer experience

LiveTrail

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative60.2%

SkyPacer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LiveTrail

No in-app purchases

None

SkyPacer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveTrail free?
LiveTrail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyPacer free?
SkyPacer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveTrail or SkyPacer have ads?
Neither LiveTrail nor SkyPacer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveTrail or SkyPacer?
LiveTrail ships an update every 4 days, and SkyPacer every 6 weeks. Most recently, LiveTrail was updated on November 6, 2026 and SkyPacer on November 3, 2026.

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