# CalcuSplit vs Trail Happy

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.

Both are free to download. CalcuSplit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trail Happy asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalcuSplit | Trail Happy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcusplit/id1563953421/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-happy/id1610062450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Iannazzone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554474189) | [Joe Calkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610062452) |

## What reviewers say

### CalcuSplit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcusplit/id1563953421)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CalcuSplit Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Trail Happy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-happy/id1610062450)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*