Comparison

RunRaceTrace vs Split Second

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

Split Second

This timing app helps cross country coaches track runner splits during races with millisecond precision. It allows for configurable splits, management of multiple rosters, and offline functionality for efficient race day use. Results can be exported as PDF reports.

Highlights
  • Single stopwatch for all runners
  • Millisecond precision split recording
  • Configurable splits per runner
  • Multiple roster management
  • Quick roster loading
  • Export results as PDF
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Split Second is a powerful timing app designed for cross country coaches to track runner splits during races. KEY FEATURES: • Single stopwatch controls timing for all runners • Record individual split times with millisecond precision • Configurable splits (1-8 per runner) for any race distance • Manage multiple rosters (Varsity Boys, Girls, JV, etc.) • Quick roster loading for race day efficiency • Export race results as PDF reports • Compact, mobile-friendly interface optimized for outdoor use • Works completely offline - no internet required • Delete individual runners for

Screenshots

RunRaceTrace4 screens
Split Second4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Split Second at 5.0 against RunRaceTrace's 4.3. Split Second also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). RunRaceTrace's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Split Second asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Split Second holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RunRaceTrace versus Split Second: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunRaceTraceSplit Second
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick CoteJackson Dawson

Customer experience

RunRaceTrace

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

Split Second

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunRaceTrace

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$5.991 Year
None

Split Second

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunRaceTrace free?
RunRaceTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Split Second free?
Split Second is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RunRaceTrace or Split Second?
Split Second is rated higher. RunRaceTrace averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Split Second averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RunRaceTrace or Split Second have ads?
Neither RunRaceTrace nor Split Second shows ads.

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