Comparison

XC Time Splits vs CalBud AI

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

Head to head
About

XC Time Splits

Effortlessly track runner splits during races with this iOS app. Add runners, set up races, and capture mile markers in real-time. Easily edit splits post-race for precise race day monitoring.

Highlights
  • Track runner splits
  • Capture mile markers
  • Add runners to roster
  • Set up races
  • Edit splits post-race
  • Real-time race monitoring
Features
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Enhance your race day experience with our new iOS app designed to track your runners' splits effortlessly! Whether you're monitoring the 1 or 2 mile marks or covering the entire course, this app is your go-to solution for capturing accurate mile splits. Simply add your runners to the roster and set up the races before the event. When the race begins, press the start button and use the capture button as your runners pass each mile marker. You can easily edit splits later if you miss any or if multiple people are tracking different markers. Ideal for coaches and parents, this app ensures you can keep precise track of race splits throughout the season.

About

CalBud AI

Effortlessly track your food intake by simply taking photos of your meals. The AI analyzes your food, providing detailed macro and calorie information, with options to adjust and receive personalized coaching based on your logs.

Highlights
  • AI photo food logging
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
  • Manual food entry
  • Personalized AI coaching
  • Progress tracking and streaks
  • Group accountability
  • Water and meal reminders
Features
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Snap it. Check it. Actually trust it. Most AI food trackers show you a number and ask you to believe it. CalBud AI shows its work — and lets you fix it. Photograph your plate from up to three angles instead of one, so the AI has real information about portion size, not a guess from a flat image. Then open any entry and adjust the portion, swap an ingredient, or correct the estimate — calories and macros recalculate together. Your log stays accurate because you stayed in control of it. WHAT MAKES CALBUD DIFFERENT • THREE ANGLES, NOT ONE A single photo hides depth. Add a second or third angle and CalBud gets a far better read on how much is actually on the plate. • EVERY ESTIMATE IS EDITABLE Nothing is locked. Change portions, ingredients, or numbers on any entry, any time. The AI gives you a starting point, not a verdict. • A COACH THAT'S READ YOUR DAY Ask "what should I eat tonight to hit my protein?" and get an answer based on what you actually logged, your targets, and your progress — not generic advice. Turn personalization off whenever you want. • TRACKING THAT NEVER EXPIRES Typed food logging, food search, manual entry, saved foods, water, weight, history, progress, and streaks all keep working after your trial ends. Nothing you logged is ever locked or deleted. LOG IT HOWEVER YOU WANT Snap a photo, scan a barcode or nutrition label, scan a meal-kit QR code, search the food database, or just describe what you ate. Homemade dinner or packaged snack — pick whatever's fastest in the moment. SEE THE TREND, NOT JUST TODAY Daily and weekly targets built from your height, weight, activity, and goal. Weight trends, macro breakdowns, streaks, and achievements that reward showing up consistently instead of perfectly. KEEP THE WHOLE ROUTINE IN ONE PLACE Water intake, meal and weigh-in reminders, and Apple Health sync. Only entries you confirm are written to Apple Health. DON'T DO IT ALONE Join groups, share meals and progress, and push each other. Tracking sticks when someone else is doing it with you. WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH CALBUD PRO AI photo analysis with multi-angle capture, barcode / nutrition-label / QR scanning, describe-a-meal logging, the AI Coach and daily insight, groups, Apple Health sync, and unlimited saved foods. TRY IT FREE New accounts get a few days of full access with no card required. From there, start a 7-day free trial of CalBud AI Pro through the App Store, or stay on the free plan and keep the core tracker for as long as you like. Current pricing is shown in the app. Download CalBud AI and make your next meal the start of a routine you'll actually keep. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://calbud.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://calbud.app/privacy CalBud provides estimated nutrition information for general wellness and does not provide medical or dietary advice.

Screenshots

XC Time Splits4 screens
CalBud AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CalBud AI at 5.0 against XC Time Splits's 4.0. XC Time Splits's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. CalBud AI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. XC Time Splits asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CalBud AI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XC Time Splits ships an update every 2 days, CalBud AI every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
XC Time Splits versus CalBud AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXC Time SplitsCalBud AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim WoodEMBER DEVELOPMENT STUDIOS LLC

Customer experience

XC Time Splits

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

CalBud AI

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

XC Time Splits

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CalBud AI

Subscriptions4
  • CalBud AI Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • CalBud AI Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • CalBud AI Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • CalBud AI Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is XC Time Splits free?
XC Time Splits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalBud AI free?
CalBud AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XC Time Splits or CalBud AI?
CalBud AI is rated higher. XC Time Splits averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CalBud AI averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do XC Time Splits or CalBud AI have ads?
Neither XC Time Splits nor CalBud AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XC Time Splits or CalBud AI?
XC Time Splits ships an update every 2 days, and CalBud AI every 6 days. Most recently, XC Time Splits was updated on October 30, 2026 and CalBud AI on October 31, 2026.

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