Splitwatch Track vs Track & XC Pacing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Calculate split times
- Integrated stopwatch
- Monitor race pace
- Track multiple runners (Pro)
- Customize stopwatch design (Pro)
- Apple Watch app support
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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.
Track & XC Pacing
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Run Smarter. Every Rep, Every Mile. Every runner has stood on a track wondering if that first 200 meters was too fast or finished a long run with no real sense of whether they held the pace they wanted. The Track & XC Pacing app takes that guesswork out of training. Whether you're running quarters on the track or a 5K through the woods, the app gives you live, audible feedback — right on your watch or on your phone, The app enables runners to set accurate pacing targets, promoting consistency and preventing pacing mistakes. With real-time feedback, the app allows athletes to make immediate adjustments, helping them maintain their ideal speed to achieve personal bests or gain a competitive edge. By enhancing pacing awareness and confidence, this app is an essential tool for any runner interested in reaching their full potential. For interval work, Track mode covers every distance from a 400 to a 3200: set your target time, choose how often you want a check-in — every 50 or 100 meters — and go. Once you pick your distance, the app divides your race into evenly timed segments and signals you at every interval. If you hear the signal before hitting your mark, you are behind your chosen pace; if you hit the mark first, you are ahead of your chosen pace. No mental arithmetic required—just focus on the run. For longer efforts, XC mode uses real GPS tracking across 3K to 10K, with a live readout showing exactly how far ahead or behind your target pace you are, updated every 100 meters, plus an alert at every kilometer. Stop at a light or stumble, and Auto-Pause notices — picking the run back up the moment you're moving again, no fumbling with buttons mid-stride. And if you've got an Apple Watch, you don't even need your phone with you: GPS, alerts, and pacing all work right from your wrist. The app doesn't just track you to the finish line. Every run is saved to your personal history, broken down every 100 meters, so you can watch your consistency improve over a season. Watch runs go even further, capturing heart rate, calories, and VO₂ max — real fitness data, not just splits. Sync with your coach's device after practice, and your run — along with any feedback they leave you — flows automatically between your phone and theirs. The best pacing plan only works if you run it — this app makes sure you do. Open it before every workout, trust the alerts, and let your coach's feedback close the loop. Whether you’re a high school athlete learning to race, a coach managing a workout group, or an adult chasing a new PR, the Track & XC Pacing app is your simple, reliable pacing partner. No accounts, no subscriptions, and no learning curve. Just set the time, press Start, and run your race.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Splitwatch Track at Free against Track & XC Pacing's $0.99. Splitwatch Track also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Track & XC Pacing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
Splitwatch Track is free to download; Track & XC Pacing costs $0.99 up front. Splitwatch Track sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Track & XC Pacing asks for nothing beyond the download.
Splitwatch Track ships an update every 2 months, Track & XC Pacing every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Splitwatch Track | Track & XC Pacing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Strupp | Sydney White |
In-app purchases
Splitwatch Track
- Splitwatch Pro$2.99
Track & XC Pacing
No in-app purchases
Questions
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