Starter
€0
Readiness score, daily session suggestion, form and load history; first two weeks of a plan.
usetrace.de · checked 2026-10-13
traceAI coaching app for cycling and running
Cycling and running analysis app with adaptive training plans, race preparation, fueling targets and an AI coach.
–overall of 5
Not ranked yet (4 of 8 scored dimensions needed) · 0 of 8 dimensions scored · entry reviewed
- Sports Cycling, Running
- AI level Conversational AI coach
- Plan Adaptive plan + chat
- Human coach unverified
- Price EUR 124.68/year
- Pushes workouts to 0 devices or apps
trace is a training analysis and planning app for cyclists and runners on iOS, Android and the web. It computes readiness from HRV, resting heart rate and sleep, training load (CTL/ATL/TSB), critical power and W', durability, critical pace and VO2max deterministically, with no language model in those calculations. On the Pro plan it builds a training plan in blocks from the athlete's goal, fitness and available time; when readiness, form or RPE do not fit, it proposes changes the athlete applies or dismisses. Planned sessions are sent to a head unit or watch with power or heart-rate targets, and a workout report compares plan and execution. Pro also covers race preparation with course simulation, pacing, fueling and taper, and daily nutrition targets. An AI coach answers questions with the athlete's data. There is a permanent free tier and two paid tiers with a 14-day trial.
AI level: Conversational AI coach. An LLM-based coach the athlete talks to in free text; it can explain, negotiate and change the plan, usually on top of a model-driven or rule-based planner. usetrace.de
What the coach does
Thirteen capabilities, as stated on the vendor's own pages: 6 yes, 3 partly, 0 no, 4 unverified. Unverified means the vendor's pages checked do not say; it does not mean absent.
| Capability | Vendor says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ||
| Builds a periodized planYes means: Plan generated from goal, date, availability and current fitness, with phases.usetrace.de | Yes | usetrace.de |
| Precise workout prescriptionYes means: Interval-level targets (pace, power or HR) executable on a device.apps.apple.com | Yes | apps.apple.com |
| Race preparationYes means: Race blocks, taper and a pacing or race-day plan for the target event.usetrace.de | Yes | usetrace.de |
| Adapt | ||
| Adapts to lifeYes means: Missed or moved sessions and availability changes re-flow the plan automatically.usetrace.de | Partly | usetrace.de |
| Adapts to fatigueYes means: Load changes from HRV, sleep, resting HR or subjective feel without the athlete asking.usetrace.de | Partly | usetrace.de |
| Handles injury and illnessYes means: Pause and return-to-training progression, not just skip. | unverified | |
| Relationship | ||
| Post-workout feedbackYes means: Per-session analysis referencing the athlete's data and the plan's intent.apps.apple.com | Yes | apps.apple.com |
| ConversationYes means: Free-text chat that can answer questions and change the plan.usetrace.de | Yes | usetrace.de |
| Check-ins and accountabilityYes means: Scheduled check-ins, debriefs or reminders initiated by the app.usetrace.de | Partly | usetrace.de |
| Human coach in the loopYes means: A human coach reviews or messages, included or as an add-on. | unverified | |
| Beyond endurance | ||
| Strength and mobilityYes means: Prescribed strength or mobility sessions scheduled alongside endurance work. | unverified | |
| Nutrition and fuelingYes means: Session- or day-specific fueling numbers.usetrace.de | Yes | usetrace.de |
| Multisport planningYes means: Balances load across sports in a single plan. | unverified | |
Works with
7 partners named on the vendor's pages; structured workouts go to 0. ✓ means the vendor states it, – means not stated. A partner not listed is unverified, not unsupported.
| Partner | Reads activities | Pushes workouts | Wellness data | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watches | ||||
| Polarusetrace.de | ✓ | – | – | usetrace.de2026-10-13 |
| Suuntousetrace.de | ✓ | – | – | usetrace.de2026-10-13 |
| Bike computers | ||||
| Wahoo ELEMNTVendor names 'Wahoo'.usetrace.de | ✓ | – | – | usetrace.de2026-10-13 |
| Hammerhead Karoousetrace.de | ✓ | – | – | usetrace.de2026-10-13 |
| Training platforms | ||||
| intervals.icuGarmin data reaches trace through intervals.icu.usetrace.de | ✓ | – | – | usetrace.de2026-10-13 |
| Wellness and health data | ||||
| Apple Healthusetrace.de | ✓ | – | – | usetrace.de2026-10-13 |
| Google Fit / Health ConnectHealth Connect on Android.usetrace.de | ✓ | – | – | usetrace.de2026-10-13 |
Pricing
- Model
- Freemium usetrace.de
- Monthly
- unverified
- Annual
- EUR 124.68 usetrace.de
- Free tier
- Limited free tier usetrace.de
- Trial
- 14 days usetrace.de
Plans as the vendor lists them, verbatim prices. Prices change; each plan links to its source.
Athlete
€67.10/yr
Full analysis (CP, W' balance, durability, running engine) and 30 coach messages per month.
usetrace.de · checked 2026-10-13
Pro
€124.68/yr
AI training plans, workout builder, race preparation, course simulation, nutrition, 200 coach messages per month.
usetrace.de · checked 2026-10-13
Scores and evidence
Each dimension is scored 1 to 5 against the published rubric and cites one public page. Overall – is the mean of the 0 scored dimensions.
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan quality | – | 3 | |
| Adaptation | – | 4 | |
| Workout feedback | – | 3 | |
| Coaching relationship | – | 2 | |
| Multisport planning | – | NaN | |
| Transparency | – | 3 | |
| Value for money | – | 3 | |
| Athlete sentiment | – | 3 |
Plan quality
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Adaptation
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Workout feedback
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Coaching relationship
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Multisport planning
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Transparency
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Value for money
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Athlete sentiment
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
What athletes say
Independent reviews, forum threads and store listings consulted for the scores. Titles as published; read them at the source.
Questions about this app
Answered from the cited facts above only. A question is left out when its fact is unverified.
What kind of AI coach is trace?
trace is classified as "Conversational AI coach": An LLM-based coach the athlete talks to in free text; it can explain, negotiate and change the plan, usually on top of a model-driven or rule-based planner.
Does trace adapt the plan to fatigue and sleep?
Partly. Load changes from HRV, sleep, resting HR or subjective feel without the athlete asking.
What does trace cost?
EUR 124.68/year, 14-day trial, limited free tier.
Which sports does trace coach?
Cycling, Running.
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