Comparison

RaceJoy vs Dad Energy

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

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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

Dad Energy

This app helps busy dads rebuild energy and confidence with simple, high-impact daily habits. It focuses on hydration, caffeine cutoff, walks, and electrolytes with smart reminders and a system to build consistency without guilt. All data is stored locally for a clutter-free experience.

Highlights
  • Daily dashboard for key habits
  • Smart reminders
  • Never Miss Two consistency system
  • Local data storage
  • Focus on hydration, caffeine, walks, electrolytes
Features
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Most dads don’t need another complex fitness tracker; they need momentum. The Dad Energy app helps you rebuild energy and confidence through quick, high-impact habits that fit your real life. Here’s what you’ll get: A daily dashboard for the four things that matter most: Hydration, caffeine cutoff, walks, and electrolytes. Smart reminders to nudge you at the right time to drink, move, and recharge without overthinking it. The “Never Miss Two” system builds consistency without guilt. All data is stored safely on your device, no accounts, no clutter, no nonsense. Small wins. Real energy. No excuses. Dad Energy — Built for busy dads who want to feel alive again.

Screenshots

RaceJoy2 screens
Dad Energy2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dad Energy at 5.0 against RaceJoy's 3.9. Dad Energy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). RaceJoy's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 2) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dad Energy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dad Energy 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
RaceJoy versus Dad Energy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaceJoyDad Energy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriPerta LLCHari Luker

Customer experience

RaceJoy

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

Dad Energy

All ratings1 ratings
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

Dad Energy

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
None

Dad Energy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RaceJoy free?
RaceJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dad Energy free?
Dad Energy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RaceJoy or Dad Energy?
Dad Energy is rated higher. RaceJoy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Dad Energy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RaceJoy or Dad Energy have ads?
Neither RaceJoy nor Dad Energy shows ads.

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