Comparison

Wyder vs Long Course Weekend

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

Head to head
About

Wyder

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The world's biggest endurance sports club in your pocket. One where a coach adapts your training to your life, instead of vice versa, and your training partners are just a tap away. TRAIN, TOGETHER: Wyder isn't just a coach in your pocket. It's a club. Tap into a growing community of runners, cyclists, and triathletes near you. Find training partners for your next long run, join local group rides, or discover social events hosted by clubs and brands in your city. From easy recovery jogs to race-pace sessions, there's always someone to train with. Already work with a coach? If your coach works through Wyder, this is where their work reaches you. Sessions land in the app with the full structure, ready to send to your watch so you can follow the intervals on the road instead of memorizing them. Your coach sees your data as it comes in, follows how you are holding up week to week, and messages you in the same place. No spreadsheets, no separate login, no chasing your plan across three apps. WHAT YOU CAN DO ON WYDER: - Sync your biometrics and training data for a smarter plan - Train toward your own goals at your own level - Find training partners near you for any pace and distance - Join social runs and rides hosted by local clubs and brands - Discover endurance happening in your city BUILT BY ATHLETES, FOR ATHLETES: Wyder was founded by three endurance athletes who were tired of training plans that ignored real life and apps that felt like spreadsheets. We're building the club we always wanted to be part of: one where the coaching is smart, the community is real, and your next training partner is always within reach. Download Wyder and find your people. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Long Course Weekend

Features
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The Long Course Weekend app is your essential guide to the event. It provides all key information about the race weekend, including schedules, course details, and important updates. Follow athletes live with real-time tracking and stay informed with the latest event news. Access practical information, locations, and timings in one place. Designed for athletes and spectators, the app ensures you stay connected and fully informed throughout the entire event. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wyder4 screens
Long Course Weekend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Long Course Weekend at none against Wyder's shown. Wyder's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Wyder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Long Course Weekend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wyder ships an update every 10 days, Long Course Weekend every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Wyder versus Long Course Weekend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWyderLong Course Weekend
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB142 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWyderSportUnity

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wyder

Subscriptions2
  • Wyder premium montly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Wyder Premium7 Days trial$167.991 Year
2 purchases

Long Course Weekend

Subscriptions1
  • PLUS Unlimited$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • PLUS Single Event$3.99

Questions

Is Wyder free?
Wyder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Long Course Weekend free?
Long Course Weekend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wyder or Long Course Weekend have ads?
Wyder shows ads; Long Course Weekend does not.
Which is updated more often, Wyder or Long Course Weekend?
Wyder ships an update every 10 days, and Long Course Weekend every 2 months. Most recently, Wyder was updated on October 30, 2026 and Long Course Weekend on October 31, 2026.

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