My Running Tracker vs YouRace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Running Tracker
This app helps runners plan, track, and analyze their training sessions and races. It offers features like custom interval design, haptic coaching on Apple Watch, and detailed statistics for performance improvement. It also includes a running shoe tracker and personalized goal setting.
- Custom training session planning
- Apple Watch haptic coaching
- Race tracking and goal monitoring
- Detailed running statistics
- Running shoe usage tracker
- Personalized pace and heart rate goals
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MyRunningTracker is the complete system for all runners: *** Plan *** • Design your training sessions with the built in calendar • Specify the main goal of the session (endurance, fast intervals, etc.) • Add as many intervals as you want (distance / duration based, with pace or heart rate goal) • You can use calendar helper to copy sessions plans. All your sessions sync automatically via iCloud to the Apple Watch app. *** Train *** • Start tracking your running sessions with the Apple Watch app. • Haptic coaching: - Get alerts to be as close as possible to session goal (heart rate or pace). - Be notified when interval changes - Be notified when you're midway in the session • Swipe right to display the Now Playing screen • At the end of the session, all tracking results (distance, duration, heart rates, etc.) are saved and synced automatically via iCloud to the macOS app. *** Race *** • Add scheduled official races from the macOS app • During the race, track your run with the Apple Watch app and see if you're on track for your race goal. *** Stats *** • See all your running statistics (total distance per week, month or year). • See all your race results by distance (10K, Half-marathon, Marathon, Trails, etc), all in one screen and see your PR for each distance. *** Running shoes tracker *** • Track your running shoes usage by distance. • Distance usage is automatically updated upon session completion. *** Metrics *** • Enter your personal metrics (VO2 max speed and maximum heart rate) • Suggested pace and heart rate goals will then be tailored exactly for you!
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 review sentiment: YouRace at 85% against My Running Tracker's 0%. YouRace also leads on price (Free vs $3.99). My Running Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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
YouRace is free to download; My Running Tracker costs $3.99 up front. YouRace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Running Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Running Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, YouRace monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Running Tracker | YouRace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 85.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ismail Mengad | Raphael Barthomeuf |
Customer experience
My Running Tracker
YouRace
In-app purchases
My Running Tracker
No in-app purchases
YouRace
- YouRace Pro$4.99
Questions
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