# Trail Happy vs XC Time Splits

The clearest difference is rating: Trail Happy at 5.0 against XC Time Splits's 4.0. XC Time Splits's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Trail Happy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

Trail Happy ships an update every 6 weeks, XC Time Splits every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trail Happy | XC Time Splits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-happy/id1610062450/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xc-time-splits/id6645016328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 76 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joe Calkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610062452) | [Tim Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/318489871) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### XC Time Splits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xc-time-splits/id6645016328)

Effortlessly track runner splits during races with this iOS app. Add runners, set up races, and capture mile markers in real-time. Easily edit splits post-race for precise race day monitoring.

**Highlights:** Track runner splits, Capture mile markers, Add runners to roster, Set up races, Edit splits post-race, Real-time race monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trail Happy free?

Trail Happy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XC Time Splits free?

XC Time Splits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Trail Happy or XC Time Splits?

Trail Happy is rated higher. Trail Happy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while XC Time Splits averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Trail Happy or XC Time Splits have ads?

Neither Trail Happy nor XC Time Splits shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trail Happy or XC Time Splits?

Trail Happy ships an update every 6 weeks, and XC Time Splits every 2 days. Most recently, Trail Happy was updated on October 19, 2026 and XC Time Splits on October 23, 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.*