# RaceJoy vs GPX Splice

The clearest difference is price: RaceJoy at Free against GPX Splice's $1.99. RaceJoy also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 6). GPX Splice's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RaceJoy is free to download; GPX Splice costs $1.99 up front. RaceJoy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. GPX Splice asks for nothing beyond the download.

RaceJoy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaceJoy has 1.6K ratings behind it against 6, 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 33% of GPX Splice's.

RaceJoy ships an update every 2 months, GPX Splice every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaceJoy | GPX Splice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racejoy/id596132953/reviews)** | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-splice/id6475313748/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **52.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TriPerta LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596132956) | [Peter Elmers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723882854) |

## What reviewers say

### RaceJoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racejoy/id596132953)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-Tracking | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-26.2 with DONNA | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-Cherry Blossom | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-Pittsburgh Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-Glass City Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy PhoneTrak-Vermont City Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| PhoneTrak-Glass City Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| PhoneTrak-Zions Bank Ogden Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| PhoneTrak-Kentucky Derby Marathon Festival | $0.99 | one-time |
| PhoneTrak-Burning River | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for tracking runners and spectators
- 🚀 Accurate mile updates and estimated finish times
- 💡 Ability to send audible cheers to runners
- 🤝 Helpful for virtual and in-person races

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable tracking
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🤔 Unintuitive and confusing interface
- 🙅‍♀️ Requires runners to have the app and phone

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### GPX Splice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-splice/id6475313748)

Easily split and merge GPX files and Strava activities directly from your phone. Visualize your routes with interactive charts for elevation, speed, and heart rate. Supports both metric and imperial units, with all processing done locally.

**Highlights:** Split GPX files, Combine GPX files, Strava activity support, Mapping visualization, Interactive stats charts, Metric/Imperial units, On-device processing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaceJoy free?

RaceJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPX Splice free?

GPX Splice costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RaceJoy or GPX Splice?

RaceJoy is rated higher. RaceJoy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while GPX Splice averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do RaceJoy or GPX Splice have ads?

Neither RaceJoy nor GPX Splice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RaceJoy or GPX Splice?

RaceJoy ships an update every 2 months, and GPX Splice every 3 months. Most recently, RaceJoy was updated on October 23, 2026 and GPX Splice on October 24, 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.*