Comparison

SelfSync vs TryAthletes

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

Head to head
About

SelfSync

Features
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Publish only the activities of your choice from Garmin to Strava

About

TryAthletes

Features
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Your training is the content. We just make it look good. TryAthlete turns your Strava data into clean, shareable stat cards — for runs, rides, swims, and gym sessions. Not just running. No editing, no manual input. Pick an activity, choose a template, and post it in seconds. Think Canva, but for your workouts. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Every sport, one clean card — running, cycling, swimming, and gym - Beautiful templates made for social — Instagram, TikTok, and Reels - Add the stats that matter — pace, splits, elevation, heart rate, power - Make it yours — custom colors, fonts, and styles - Synced with Strava and Garmin — your data, ready instantly - Export in seconds — no complicated editing flow MADE FOR CONTENT Athletes already share their training. TryAthlete makes those posts look like you — not like a generic screenshot. Whether you're chasing a PR or just love showing the grind, every card is ready to post. FOR CLUBS Run a club? Give your members stat cards branded with your logo and colors. Every post your members share becomes free exposure for your club — no design work, no effort. START FREE Basic templates are free forever. Go Pro for premium templates, every stat sticker, full customization, and no watermark. Download TryAthlete and turn your next workout into something worth posting. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.tryathletes.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SelfSync4 screens
TryAthletes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SelfSync at none against TryAthletes's shown. SelfSync also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). TryAthletes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SelfSync ships an update every 3 months, TryAthletes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SelfSync versus TryAthletes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfSyncTryAthletes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerc100kKhyu Tkhan Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

SelfSync

No in-app purchases

None

TryAthletes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SelfSync free?
SelfSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TryAthletes free?
TryAthletes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SelfSync or TryAthletes have ads?
TryAthletes shows ads; SelfSync does not.
Which is updated more often, SelfSync or TryAthletes?
SelfSync ships an update every 3 months, and TryAthletes weekly. Most recently, SelfSync was updated on October 11, 2026 and TryAthletes on October 18, 2026.

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