Comparison

RunRaceTrace vs Splitwatch Track

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

Head to head
About

RunRaceTrace

This app helps coaches and parents track split times for track and cross-country runners. It eliminates manual stopwatch frustration by allowing precise recording, performance comparison across laps, and career-long athlete data tracking. Data can be exported for analysis and insights.

Highlights
  • Record precise split times
  • Compare performance across laps
  • Track athlete roster career data
  • Manual roster entry or CSV upload
  • Support for common distances and splits
  • Share splits for cross-country events
  • Performance analytics and results editing
  • Data export for analysis
Features
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FREE app with a voluntary $5.99 USD annual paid subscription to support future development. Perfect for the sidelines of any track event, RunRaceTrace eliminates the frustration of manual stopwatch timing and paper tracking. Record precise split times, compare performance across laps, and track your entire distance running roster over their entire career. Key features: - Free app with voluntary subscription to support continued development - Athlete training logs - coach can log workouts or athlete can be invited to log their own training via app or website - Easy setup adding your roster manually or upload a csv file - Integrates with RunRaceTrace.com website with Google and Apple login supported - Settings allow for all common distances and splits of 200m (indoor), 400m (outdoor), and mile (XC) - Share splits feature for 5K XC where multiple coaches can time at different mile markers then share - Performance analytics showing each athletes' top splits and race times - Edit results to add missed times or adjust post-race - Simple intuitive interface - Data export for post-race analysis and training insights - Export roster for MileSplit or TFRSS race entries Designed for use by coaches and parents to help athletes understand their split times to improve pacing and performance. Terms of Use: This app uses standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Splitwatch Track

Calculate your running split times for training or competition. Monitor your pace during a race with the integrated stopwatch. Unlock advanced features like multi-runner tracking and customization with the Pro version.

Highlights
  • Calculate split times
  • Integrated stopwatch
  • Monitor race pace
  • Track multiple runners (Pro)
  • Customize stopwatch design (Pro)
  • Apple Watch app support
Features
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Splitwatch Track calculates split times for your run! Simply enter the distance and time you want to run. Splitwatch will then calculate your split times. During the run, you or your coach can monitor the race using the integrated stopwatch. Use the app to calculate split times before a race, for example. During the race, your coach can tell you exactly whether you are keeping up your pace. Perfect for your next track and field competition! Unlock even more with Splitwatch Pro: track multiple runners at the same time, adjust race settings, and customize the stopwatch design. You can also use the Apple Watch app to monitor your pace yourself while running.

Screenshots

RunRaceTrace4 screens
Splitwatch Track3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RunRaceTrace at every 10 days against Splitwatch Track's every 2 months. RunRaceTrace also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. RunRaceTrace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Splitwatch Track sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RunRaceTrace holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RunRaceTrace has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunRaceTrace ships an update every 10 days, Splitwatch Track every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RunRaceTrace versus Splitwatch Track: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunRaceTraceSplitwatch Track
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick CoteMichael Strupp

Customer experience

RunRaceTrace

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Splitwatch Track

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunRaceTrace

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$5.991 Year
1 purchases

Splitwatch Track

One-time1
  • Splitwatch Pro$2.99

Questions

Is RunRaceTrace free?
RunRaceTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splitwatch Track free?
Splitwatch Track is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RunRaceTrace or Splitwatch Track?
RunRaceTrace is rated higher. RunRaceTrace averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Splitwatch Track averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RunRaceTrace or Splitwatch Track have ads?
Neither RunRaceTrace nor Splitwatch Track shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunRaceTrace or Splitwatch Track?
RunRaceTrace ships an update every 10 days, and Splitwatch Track every 2 months. Most recently, RunRaceTrace was updated on September 27, 2026 and Splitwatch Track on October 1, 2026.

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