Comparison

SplitTime vs Challengger

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

Head to head
About

SplitTime

Features
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Enter a distance you have completed. Then, they select a time you have completed that distance. After entering a distance you want to predict and a split distance you are interested in using, the splits and predicted finish time will be displayed. The timer icon in the top right will produce a timer with split information. After recording the split times, they can be shared from the timing module through email, text, Facebook, etc... The formula for calculating predicted finish times are based upon a combination of a models created by Dave Cameron and Pete Riegel. They provided two of the most accurate race time predictors across a range of performances. Notes for good use: 1) If you want to create split times for a specific time and distance, enter the same distance for "Completed Distance" and "Predicted Distance" with the desired finish time. 2) The closer the "Completed Distance" and "Predicted Distance" are, the more accurate your prediction will be. 3) Enter a time that matches with your current ability. A personal record should not necessarily be the "Race Time" unless it matches with your current ability.

About

Challengger

Features
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Challengger helps you turn running and fitness into shared motivation. Create challenges, invite friends, join groups, compete with your club and track progress together. Whether you are chasing a monthly distance target, building a better routine, or motivating your running community, Challengger makes it easier to stay active with other people. CREATE AND JOIN CHALLENGES Start your own personal, group or club challenge, or discover public challenges you can join. Set a goal, invite people and see everyone’s progress in one place. STAY MOTIVATED TO MOVE Challengger is built around motivation, accountability and friendly competition. See who is taking part, follow challenge progress and keep yourself moving towards the finish. TRACK DIFFERENT TYPES OF GOALS Take part in distance challenges, participation challenges and consistency challenges. Whether you want to run more often, cover more distance, or simply stay active each week, Challengger gives you a clear target to aim for. BUILT FOR FRIENDS, GROUPS AND CLUBS Challenge yourself, challenge your friends, or bring your running club together around a shared goal. Challengger is designed for people who are more motivated when progress is visible and everyone is involved. CONNECT YOUR FITNESS ACTIVITY Use supported fitness connections to help track your activity and keep your challenge progress up to date. WHY CHALLENGGER? β€’ Create personal, group and club challenges β€’ Join public challenges and discover new goals β€’ Track distance, participation and consistency β€’ Compete on leaderboards with friends and clubmates β€’ Stay motivated with visible progress β€’ Build momentum through shared activity Challengger is for runners, fitness groups, clubs and anyone who wants a more motivating way to stay active. Challenge yourself. Motivate everyone else.

Screenshots

SplitTime1 screens
Challengger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Challengger at every 5 days against SplitTime's every 2 weeks. SplitTime's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplitTime ships an update every 2 weeks, Challengger every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SplitTime versus Challengger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitTimeChallengger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB86 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIain HunterEveleigh McCarthy

In-app purchases

None

SplitTime

No in-app purchases

None

Challengger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SplitTime free?
SplitTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Challengger free?
Challengger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SplitTime or Challengger have ads?
Neither SplitTime nor Challengger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SplitTime or Challengger?
SplitTime ships an update every 2 weeks, and Challengger every 5 days. Most recently, SplitTime was updated on September 21, 2026 and Challengger on September 29, 2026.

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