Comparison

Trail Tracking vs Racely

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

Head to head
About

Trail Tracking

Features
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For runners - Live performance tracking: view your progress on the elevation profile, monitor distance covered, total ascent/descent, and time estimates. - Automatic background GPS tracking even when your phone is locked or app is minimized. - Offline-friendly: data syncs automatically when connection is restored. - Battery-optimized location tracking, built for demanding conditions. For support crews - Live runner tracking on the map with real-time updates. - Estimate arrival times at aid stations. - Interactive GPX route display, including elevation profile and custom markers for better planning. Key features - GPX route display with colored segments based on incline or descent. - Responsive elevation profile for distance and altitude analysis. - Real-time runner position display with dynamic icons. - Custom markers: add/edit key points like aid stations or alerts. - Built for field use: intuitive, data-light, and reliable in poor network conditions. Trail-ready design - TrailTracker is built to be lightweight, fast, and low-bandwidth, making it ideal for use in the mountains or remote areas with weak connectivity. Web & mobile support - Available as both a native mobile app (iOS) and a web app, TrailTracker makes it easy for teams to follow the action, no matter their device. Privacy-focused - No commercial tracking. - Location data is only used for live tracking with user consent. - Fully encrypted communication via HTTPS and WSS (secure WebSocket). Who is TrailTracker for? - Trail runners (recreational to ultra-endurance) - Support crews and pacers - Running clubs organizing shared events - Race organizers needing a light live tracking solution TrailTracker is more than just a map — it’s your go-to tool for navigating, tracking, and succeeding in your trail running adventures.

About

Racely

Features
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Racely is the simplest way to manage your running journey — log past races, plan upcoming ones, and watch your stats improve over time. TRACK YOUR RACE HISTORY Log every race you've run with finish time, placement, distance, type (road, trail, or track), location, and personal notes. Your running history, organized exactly how you need it. Switch to Map View to see your past and upcoming races plotted on an interactive map — tap any pin to open the race detail. PLAN UPCOMING RACES Keep all your future races in one place. Set a goal time, track your registration status, and store a registration link so you never miss sign-up details. See a countdown to race day for every upcoming event. PERSONAL RECORDS & STATISTICS Racely automatically calculates your personal bests across every distance — 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra, and custom distances. At a glance, see: • Total races completed • Total distance run • Average pace • Total time on feet • Your fastest race and most recent race • Race type breakdown (road, trail, track) BUILT FOR ALL RUNNERS Whether you race on roads, trails, or tracks — and whether you measure in kilometers or miles — Racely adapts to you. Switch between metric and imperial units instantly. SIMPLE & PRIVATE No account. No subscription. Your race data syncs privately across your devices via iCloud. Analytics are optional and can be turned off in Settings at any time. Racely is designed for runners who want a focused, distraction-free log of their racing life — not another social network or training platform.

Screenshots

Trail Tracking4 screens
Racely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Racely at daily against Trail Tracking's every 3 weeks. Trail Tracking's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Trail Tracking ships an update every 3 weeks, Racely daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Trail Tracking versus Racely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrail TrackingRacely
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADVENCYAnan Sadiya

In-app purchases

None

Trail Tracking

No in-app purchases

None

Racely

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trail Tracking free?
Trail Tracking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Racely free?
Racely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trail Tracking or Racely have ads?
Neither Trail Tracking nor Racely shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trail Tracking or Racely?
Trail Tracking ships an update every 3 weeks, and Racely daily. Most recently, Trail Tracking was updated on November 8, 2026 and Racely on November 9, 2026.

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