Comparison

RaceJoy vs Run Joy

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

Run Joy

This app helps you plan and track your running workouts to achieve your fitness goals. It offers personalized training plans, interval training support, and detailed analysis of your pace, distance, and calories burned. Ideal for both beginners and experienced runners preparing for races or maintaining fitness.

Highlights
  • GPS running tracker
  • Interval training support
  • Personalized training plans
  • Pace, distance, and calorie analysis
  • Half-Marathon preparation tools
  • Intuitive analytics
Features
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RunJoy — Your Perfect Running Companion! Plan your workouts, track your runs, and achieve your best results with RunJoy. The app supports interval training, provides tailored plans for beginners and advanced runners, and helps you monitor pace, distance, calories, and progress. Perfect for marathon preparation or maintaining top physical shape. Key Features: • GPS running tracker • Interval training support • Personalized training plans • Pace, distance, and calorie analysis • Half-Marathon preparation tools • Simple and intuitive analytics Should you choose to upgrade to a Premium Membership, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription prices are shown in the app before purchase and may vary by location. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. You can also manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Terms of use: http://appbysnap.tilda.ws/terms The application supports Health app: At your request, the data on completed training will be automatically added to the Health app. Start running with RunJoy today!

Screenshots

RaceJoy2 screens
Run Joy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RaceJoy at 3.9 against Run Joy's 1.0. RaceJoy also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 2) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). Run Joy's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Run Joy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RaceJoy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaceJoy has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of RaceJoy's written reviews are positive against 85% of Run Joy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaceJoy ships an update every 2 months, Run Joy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
RaceJoy versus Run Joy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaceJoyRun Joy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.6K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews85.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriPerta LLCAlexander Senin

Customer experience

RaceJoy

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

Run Joy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.4%

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

Run Joy

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
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  • 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

Run Joy

Subscriptions2
  • Run PRO for a Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Run PRO for a Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tip developer$0.99

Questions

Is RaceJoy free?
RaceJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run Joy free?
Run Joy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RaceJoy or Run Joy?
RaceJoy is rated higher. RaceJoy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Run Joy averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RaceJoy or Run Joy have ads?
Neither RaceJoy nor Run Joy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RaceJoy or Run Joy?
RaceJoy ships an update every 2 months, and Run Joy every 3 weeks. Most recently, RaceJoy was updated on October 15, 2026 and Run Joy on October 16, 2026.

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