Comparison

Speedbrix vs Trace Zone

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

Head to head
About

Speedbrix

Features
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The Speedbrix adaptable display gives the the flexibility to define what works for you. Each layout can be named and saved as a profile to make life easy, and you get multiple profiles. Heel and Trim readouts can be reset to zero when the device is secured and the boat level. It just keeps it simple and it’s a one tap task. When the Start Watch is selected, you get choose your Pre-Start and Post-Start screen layouts, the App will then automatically switch between them when the timer hits zero. Simple to use with a clear readout and highly accurate, Speedbrix App is deigned to make access to technology like this possible for everyone, so me made it free.

About

Trace Zone

Features
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Trace is your dedicated watersports app, focused on unlocking all your on-water activities, to track your performance, share your live location and connect with your friends back onshore. Works with Garmin and Apple watches. Faster - Performance insights at your fingertips We work with the best in the game to bring you dedicated, sport specific analytics and insights, helping you better understand your session and where to focus on next, so you’re always improving. Safer - Share your live location Many of your favourite water sports take you away from the safety of the shore. Knowing others can see where you are makes it that bit easier if you find yourself in need of help. Enable your friends and family to watch you real-time, simply share a link of your live Trace with them. Connected - Share and Compare Traces The ability to connect with your friend, family and fellow enthusiasts over your sport of choice is central to the experience Trace unlocks. We make it simple to share your progress and connect through the feed of your fellow Trace friends. Created videos with custom overlays and show them on a map. Terms of Service https://www.trace.zone/terms

Screenshots

Speedbrix4 screens
Trace Zone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedbrix at none against Trace Zone's 2. Speedbrix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Trace Zone's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. Trace Zone sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Speedbrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedbrix ships an update every 5 days, Trace Zone every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Speedbrix versus Trace Zone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedbrixTrace Zone
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSailytix LimitedOCEAN LABS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Speedbrix

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Trace Zone

Subscriptions2
  • Trace Premium Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Trace Premium Annual1 Month trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedbrix free?
Speedbrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trace Zone free?
Trace Zone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speedbrix or Trace Zone have ads?
Trace Zone shows ads; Speedbrix does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedbrix or Trace Zone?
Speedbrix ships an update every 5 days, and Trace Zone every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speedbrix was updated on October 17, 2026 and Trace Zone on October 25, 2026.

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