Comparison

FitFriend vs YouRace

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

Head to head
About

FitFriend

This app offers a minimalist watchface designed for serious cardio training. It allows users to manually track various interval types on their iPhone and export workouts to popular platforms or as GPX files.

Highlights
  • Manual split tracking for HIIT
  • Interval, tempo, and fartlek training support
  • Direct upload to Dailymile and RunKeeper
  • GPX export functionality
  • Minimalist watchface design
Features
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The minimal watchface app for maximal goals. Don't be fooled by the simple layout - FitFriend® is made for serious training! The only way to take manual splits for HIIT, track, hills, intervals, fartlek, tempo, racing, etc, on the iPhone. It's the fastest, easiest, and most efficient tool to use for cardio. Then upload their workouts directly to either: Dailymile, RunKeeper, or export the GPX. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Track running, walking, cycling, swimming
  • Interval training modes
  • Race day time estimation
  • Workout mapping (Pro)
  • External sensor compatibility
  • Apple Watch Ultra Action button support
Features
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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

Screenshots

FitFriend4 screens
YouRace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FitFriend at 5.0 against YouRace's 3.8. FitFriend also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). YouRace's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). 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. YouRace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FitFriend asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FitFriend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouRace has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FitFriend's written reviews are positive against 85% of YouRace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitFriend ships an update every 4 months, YouRace monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FitFriend versus YouRace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitFriendYouRace
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.4% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMI PostelRaphael Barthomeuf

Customer experience

FitFriend

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

YouRace

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

FitFriend

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

YouRace

One-time1
  • YouRace Pro$4.99

Questions

Is FitFriend free?
FitFriend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YouRace free?
YouRace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FitFriend or YouRace?
FitFriend is rated higher. FitFriend averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while YouRace averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.
Do FitFriend or YouRace have ads?
Neither FitFriend nor YouRace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FitFriend or YouRace?
FitFriend ships an update every 4 months, and YouRace monthly. Most recently, FitFriend was updated on November 1, 2026 and YouRace on November 3, 2026.

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