Comparison

RaceJoy vs runCLTrun

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

Head to head
About

RaceJoy

Enhance your race day experience with real-time GPS tracking, progress alerts, and motivational cheers for participants and spectators. Offers live tracking for events and training, with features like progress updates and photo sharing.

Highlights
  • Live GPS phone tracking
  • Send-a-Cheer motivational audio
  • NearMe participant alerts
  • MeetUp tool for location sharing
  • Automatic progress postings
  • Scored race results
  • Official race photos
Features
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RaceJoy is created specifically for running, cycling and triathlon events with a focus on the participant and spectator experience. Features vary by event and include live phone tracking, progress alerts, results, race information, photos, Send-a-Cheer and much more! There are two distinct experiences in RaceJoy: -Featured Events -Training Days Featured Events (shown with the Event Logo): These are events that have contracted with RaceJoy to provide a premium experience for participants and spectators. Features are free and provided by the event or sponsor(s). Features included: -Live GPS, phone tracking on the course map. -Send-a-Cheer! (fun motivational audio clips). -NearMe alerts (spectators and waiting relay teams get an alert when a participant is drawing near). -MeetUp tool for seeing where you are in relation to a participant. -Automatic Progress Postings to Twitter (with your approval, of course!). The following features may be provided by the event: -Scored Race Results within moments of crossing the finish line. -Essential race information like schedules, FAQs, race news, and more. -Your official race photos. -Optional Tracking with Progress Alerts: Some events offer BIBTAG tracking in addition to PhoneTrak. For these events there is no need to carry your phone as this is based on the participant’s BIB/chip as they cross over timing points on the course. Training Days This area enables athletes to have their friends and family track their progress live on a map and send motivational cheers during long training runs or rides. All PhoneTrak features are available in Training Days, along with special motivational cheers to help you through those tough moments. Training Days is a free always available area for your long training days. Based on our privacy policy you must setup a special tracking ID (PIN) with profile name and provide that to friends and family tracking you on your Training Days. Add a Race? If you would like a race to offer the full featured experience with official race progress alerts and results, please let the race director know about RaceJoy. Battery Usage RaceJoy’s live phone tracking feature is ONLY activated during the hours of the event. When using Training Days, the athlete turns on/off tracking as needed. Use of this GPS technology running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. You may disable this under settings at anytime during the event to conserve battery life if needed. Feedback and Support We hope you enjoy using RaceJoy! Please share your experience in the App store to encourage others to try it out. If you have had any issues, or have feedback or ideas, please help us to improve the experience by contacting us at support@racejoy.com. RaceJoy is created by a small family business and is dedicated to changing the race experience.

About

runCLTrun

Discover local running routes, races, and stores in your community. Connect with local runners and find events. Support your local running scene.

Highlights
  • Local running routes
  • Local races information
  • Local running stores directory
  • Community events
  • Support local businesses
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runCLTrun is the app of the local Charlotte running community. Run Local. Support Local. You'll find information on the local routes, local races, the local running stores, and more!

Screenshots

RaceJoy2 screens
runCLTrun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: runCLTrun at 100% against RaceJoy's 52%. runCLTrun also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RaceJoy's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 11) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RaceJoy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and runCLTrun sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

runCLTrun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaceJoy has 1.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of RaceJoy's written reviews are positive against 100% of runCLTrun's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaceJoy ships an update every 2 months, runCLTrun monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
RaceJoy versus runCLTrun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaceJoyrunCLTrun
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#142 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriPerta LLCRobert Evans

Customer experience

RaceJoy

All ratings1,551 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive52.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative40.3%

runCLTrun

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RaceJoy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tracking stops working mid-race
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inaccurate distance and pace tracking
  • Notifications and updates delayed or not received

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic start/stop tracking
  • Ability to view cheers after the race
  • Integration with other fitness apps and devices
  • More customization options for spectators

runCLTrun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

RaceJoy

One-time10
  • RaceJoy Phone Fun-Tracking$0.99
  • RaceJoy Phone Fun-26.2 with DONNA$0.99
  • RaceJoy Phone Fun-Cherry Blossom$0.99
Show 7 more
  • RaceJoy Phone Fun-Pittsburgh Marathon$0.99
  • RaceJoy Phone Fun-Glass City Marathon$0.99
  • RaceJoy PhoneTrak-Vermont City Marathon$0.99
  • PhoneTrak-Glass City Marathon$0.99
  • PhoneTrak-Zions Bank Ogden Marathon$0.99
  • PhoneTrak-Kentucky Derby Marathon Festival$0.99
  • PhoneTrak-Burning River$0.99
3 purchases

runCLTrun

One-time3
  • Running Gel Tip$0.99
  • Running Shoe Tip$2.99
  • Race Tip2 variants$4.99

Questions

Is RaceJoy free?
RaceJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is runCLTrun free?
runCLTrun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RaceJoy or runCLTrun?
runCLTrun is rated higher. RaceJoy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while runCLTrun averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do RaceJoy or runCLTrun have ads?
Neither RaceJoy nor runCLTrun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RaceJoy or runCLTrun?
RaceJoy ships an update every 2 months, and runCLTrun monthly. Most recently, RaceJoy was updated on October 15, 2026 and runCLTrun on October 2, 2026.

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