# XC Time Splits vs CarbRate

The clearest difference is rating: CarbRate at 5.0 against XC Time Splits's 4.0. CarbRate also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). XC Time Splits's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CarbRate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. XC Time Splits asks for nothing beyond the download.

CarbRate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of XC Time Splits's written reviews are positive against 100% of CarbRate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | XC Time Splits | CarbRate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xc-time-splits/id6645016328/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbrate/id6790171867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/318489871) | [Jeffrey Gaudette](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490805815) |

## What reviewers say

### XC Time Splits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xc-time-splits/id6645016328)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CarbRate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbrate/id6790171867)

This app creates personalized fueling plans for endurance races like marathons and ultras. It considers your goal time, body's fuel burn rate, sweat rate, course details, preferred products, and race day weather to optimize performance. It also provides live race-day guidance and training instructions to improve gut capacity.

**Highlights:** Individualized fueling plans, Race course integration, Personalized to body and goal, Weather-adaptive plans, Live race-day guidance, Gut training instructions, Product preference integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Race Pass | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XC Time Splits free?

XC Time Splits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CarbRate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XC Time Splits or CarbRate?

CarbRate is rated higher. XC Time Splits averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CarbRate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do XC Time Splits or CarbRate have ads?

Neither XC Time Splits nor CarbRate shows ads.

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