Takbo vs YouRace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Takbo
Track your runs with GPS and maps, recording distance, time, and pace. All your activity data is saved locally on your device for privacy. Share your runs on social media.
- GPS tracking with map
- Activity logs (distance, time, pace)
- Local data storage
- Running history
- Social media sharing
- Heart rate monitor (fitness only)
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# Takbo – GPS Running Tracker **Takbo** is a simple, privacy-focused running tracker that uses GPS to record your runs and display them on a map. *"Takbo"* is the Filipino word for **"Run."** Track every run with detailed activity statistics, including your route, distance, duration, and average pace. Whether you're training for fitness or simply enjoying a daily jog, Takbo helps you monitor your progress with a clean and easy-to-use experience. ## Privacy First Your privacy matters. Takbo **does not collect any personal information**. There is no account to create and no need to enter personal details such as your height, weight, age, or email address. All running activities—including your routes, GPS locations, distance, pace, and time—are stored **locally on your device**. **Note:** If you uninstall the app, all saved activity data will be permanently deleted. ## Features * GPS run tracking with interactive maps * Record and view your running routes * Track distance, duration, and average pace * Weekly activity overview * Running history * Share your activity summary on social media * Works offline with GPS tracking * No account required and no personal data collected
YouRace
Track outdoor running, walking, cycling, and swimming workouts with detailed metrics and interval training features. Offers race day estimation and mapping capabilities, with all data stored securely in Apple HealthKit.
- Track running, walking, cycling, swimming
- Interval training modes
- Race day time estimation
- Workout mapping (Pro)
- External sensor compatibility
- Apple Watch Ultra Action button support
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YouRace is designed for simplicity, efficiency and privacy, all data is stored in Apple HealthKit. YouRace is a complete app for Apple Watch to track all your outdoor running, walking, cycling and swimming workouts. All you workout data on your wrist. Use it for all you regular workouts, intervals trainings and achieve your goals on race day. Now fully supports Apple Watch Ultra "Action button" MAIN FEATURES: iPhone app: - review and manage all your workouts (from YouRace and other apps). - display the workout map, your running statistics, lap times, interval times, heart rate, speed and elevation graph. - delete workouts - prepare your interval plans (Pro version) - manage app settings (including Apple Watch app preferences) - compatible with external sensors (cadence, power, heart rate) Apple Watch app: Always ON Display support Apple Watch Ultra Action button support Four activities: running, walking, cycling and swimming. Four main modes: - normal mode to track regular sessions, with all the main informations on one screen - Intervals mode to manually follow up and track your intervals sessions or follow a planned training session (Pro version). - Race mode for the race day with accurate race time estimation with target distance setup - Trail, hiking and open water mode (Pro) * Normal mode: In one screen, you get the main workout metrics: - Workout duration - Workout distance - Average pace - Instant pace - Current heart rate - Elevation (if altimeter is enabled) - GPS accuracy (top right corner) Use the digital crown to highlight a data field. * Intervals mode: Swipe down from the main screen, you get all the data you need for a great interval session. You display the running data for the current interval. Start a new interval by double tap or pressing the 2 side buttons (if you have setup this behavior). The interval number is incremented and a new interval is recorded. Reset the interval number with a long press on it. For Pro version: plan your interval trainings. * Race mode: Swipe down from the main screen, you get all the data you need to reach your race target. It features a unique way to adjust watch accuracy to perfectly match race distance. - Set a planned a target distance to get the estimated finish time. - adjust your watch estimations with double tap when you reach a kilometer or a mile. The corrected data will appear on this screen (distance, pace). - access to regular data on the main screen. * Mapping feature (Pro): - import GPX tracks or run again a previous session to follow a track on a map while running (requires internet connection) * Precision start : to start your race from the first second PRIVACY: Your personal data is safe with YouRace. We don't collect any data. All your workout data is on your iPhone and stays in your iPhone. We rely on Apple Health to keep your data safe. MODERN DESIGN: YouRace is built with latest Apple technologies to ensure reliability, speed and readiness for future big enhancements. The app is designed for performance and usability with an intuitive user interface. PRO FEATURES (in app purchase): - plan your interval sessions to be notified directly on the watch - customize the watch display layout, select each metric - new "simple" theme with less data for easier readability - export your data to Strava - export your data to TCX and FIT files - import GPX file or re-use previous session to follow tracks on a map while running - automatic backup while running to preserve your data in case of crash or battery failure - display battery level while running - display running cadence - display heart zones - new metrics - target speed and heart rate
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Takbo at 5.0 against YouRace's 3.8. Takbo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). YouRace's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. YouRace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Takbo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Takbo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouRace has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Takbo's written reviews are positive against 85% of YouRace's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Takbo | YouRace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.8 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 85.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roger Molas | Raphael Barthomeuf |
Customer experience
Takbo
YouRace
In-app purchases
Takbo
No in-app purchases
YouRace
- YouRace Pro$4.99









