Comparison

CalcuSplit vs Trail Happy

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

Head to head
About

CalcuSplit

Easily time multiple runners simultaneously for races, relays, or interval workouts. Save and load presets for quick setup, track lap splits, and toggle rest periods. Export results in various formats or text them directly to participants.

Highlights
  • Time multiple runners at once
  • Track lap splits and finish times
  • Save and load event presets
  • Real-time handoff tracking for relays
  • Toggle rest periods for interval training
  • Export results as PDF, CSV, or HTML
  • Text results directly to runners
Features
Read full description

CalcuSplit is designed to be a runner's best tool at the track. Whether you are a high school coach, friends holding an informal 5K, or just trying to help your running buddies reach their next PR, CalcuSplit makes it easy to time laps for multiple runners. One coach, one device, a whole heat. Every runner gets their own row with their own Lap and Finish buttons, so nothing gets written on a clipboard and nothing gets reconstructed afterwards. --- It couldn't be easier! - Add and track multiple runners - Time races, relays, and interval workouts - Hand off between legs in a relay and see each leg's time on its own line - Select participants for an event and start tracking - Get your results, including lap and finish times - Text each runner their own result when the race is done - The screen stays on while timing, so you don't have to worry about the device locking during a race - On iPad, runners fill the width in two or three columns, so a full heat fits without scrolling CalcuSplit Premium unlocks - View each runner's race/lap history and track their progress across the season - View past events and export the results as PDF, HTML, or CSV for easy sharing - Bulk import runners from a spreadsheet or CSV file --- All data is securely stored on your iPhone. No ads, tracking, or external servers. That also means that CalcuSplit will work anywhere, even in areas with no cell service! If your systems administrator has any questions, please have them contact me at CalcuApps@iannaz.zone.

About

Trail Happy

This app provides manual race timing and displays award information and personal records instantly for finishers. It supports various award categories, including top finishers and age groups.

Highlights
  • Manual race timing
  • Immediate award display
  • Personal record tracking
  • Multiple award categories
  • Age group awards
Features
Read full description

Manual race timing app that presents award information and personal records immediately as racers cross the finish line! Categories include Top 3, Masters, Grand Masters, and 5 or 10 year age groups.

Screenshots

CalcuSplit4 screens
Trail Happy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trail Happy at none against CalcuSplit's 1. Trail Happy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). CalcuSplit's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, ads and device support 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. CalcuSplit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trail Happy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trail Happy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalcuSplit has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalcuSplit ships an update every 3 weeks, Trail Happy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CalcuSplit versus Trail Happy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcuSplitTrail Happy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB76 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJoseph IannazzoneJoe Calkins

Customer experience

CalcuSplit

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Trail Happy

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CalcuSplit

One-time1
  • CalcuSplit Premium$4.99
None

Trail Happy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalcuSplit free?
CalcuSplit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trail Happy free?
Trail Happy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CalcuSplit or Trail Happy?
Trail Happy is rated higher. CalcuSplit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Trail Happy averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do CalcuSplit or Trail Happy have ads?
Neither CalcuSplit nor Trail Happy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalcuSplit or Trail Happy?
CalcuSplit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trail Happy every 6 weeks. Most recently, CalcuSplit was updated on October 20, 2026 and Trail Happy on October 19, 2026.

Other comparisons