YouRace vs Trainr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Trainr
This running app helps athletes of all levels plan workouts, monitor fitness, and analyze performance with detailed graphs and data. It tracks key metrics like heart rate, speed, and cadence, offering insights into training load and intensity.
- Customized workout planning
- Fitness monitoring with health data analysis
- Detailed performance analysis with graphs
- Training load assessment
- Route mapping
- Heart rate zone analysis
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Discover the ideal app for your running sessions, marathons, trails, triathlons and more! Designed to meet the needs of athletes at all levels, it supports you at every stage of your preparation. PLAN YOUR WORKOUTS EFFICIENTLY: Create customized workouts tailored to your specific goals (duration, speed, cardio, power ...) and sync them easily with your Apple Watch. MONITOR YOUR FITNESS: Thanks to a daily analysis of your health data and the calculation of the intensity of your sessions, accurately assess your ability to engage in sporting activity. TAKE AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT YOUR PERFORMANCE: Analyze your training data with detailed graphs (heart rate, speed, power, altitude, cadence, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, stride length), view your route map, explore heart rate zones and segments. ANALYZE YOUR TRAINING LOAD: Find out immediately if your training is too intensive or too fast. Observe and compare TRIMP (TRaining IMPulse), duration, distance or elevation gain to assess the impact of each session over various periods: the last 7 days, the last 12 weeks, or the previous year. PLEASE NOTE: - Trainr works without an Apple Watch, but this accessory is recommended to make full use of the functionalities and to collect essential data. - Trainr synchronizes with Apple Health to access the data displayed. Your authorization will be required to access the types of data needed for the application. *** Your health information remains strictly confidential and never leaves your device. We respect your privacy and do not share your data. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/apptico.fr/mobile-app-studio/trainr/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://sites.google.com/apptico.fr/mobile-app-studio/trainr/terms-and-conditions EULA: https://sites.google.com/apptico.fr/mobile-app-studio/trainr/eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Trainr at 4.7 against YouRace's 3.8. Trainr also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (95% vs 85%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Trainr sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Trainr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of YouRace's written reviews are positive against 95% of Trainr's.
YouRace ships an update monthly, Trainr every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | YouRace | Trainr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (12 ratings) | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | 95.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raphael Barthomeuf | Apptico |
Customer experience
YouRace
Trainr
In-app purchases
YouRace
- YouRace Pro$4.99
Trainr
- Kadens Elite - 1 week$3.997 Days
- Kadens Elite - 1 month$4.991 Month
- Kadens Elite - 1 month$6.991 Month
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- Kadens Elite - 1 week$6.997 Days
- Kadens Elite - 1 year (SECRET)$24.991 Year
- Kadens Elite - 1 year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Kadens Elite - 1 year (SECRET)$49.991 Year
- Kadens Elite - 1 year7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Small contribution$0.99
- Beautiful contribution$2.99
- Generous contribution$7.99
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- Incredible contribution$14.99
- Kadens Elite - Lifetime$199.99








