overlay.fit vs Telemetry Overlay
Both put your workout data on a video - but they’re built for different people. Telemetry Overlay is a desktop powerhouse for YouTube creators. overlay.fit is the phone-first option for posting to Reels and TikTok. Here’s how to pick.
Choose Telemetry Overlay if you edit on a computer and want full control over a custom gauge dashboard for long-form YouTube videos. Choose overlay.fit if you film on your phone and want to post a polished, stats-overlaid Reel or TikTok in about 90 seconds - no laptop, no exporting between apps.
Side by side
| Telemetry Overlay | overlay.fit | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux) | Mobile (iOS & Android) |
| Built for | YouTube creators, long-form edits | Phone-first creators posting to Reels & TikTok |
| Setup | Configure a custom gauge dashboard | Pick a template, drag a few widgets |
| Workflow | Render, then upload elsewhere | Render and share from the phone |
| Output | Flexible, edit-timeline oriented | 1080p portrait (9:16), Reels/TikTok-ready |
| Data sources | FIT/GPX/TCX and more | Strava, Apple Health, Health Connect, FIT/GPX/TCX |
| Pricing model | One-time desktop license | Free to use; optional Pro subscription (7-day trial) |
When Telemetry Overlay is the right call
If you sit down at a computer to edit, want to fine-tune exactly how every gauge looks, and you’re producing longer videos for YouTube, Telemetry Overlay is a genuinely strong, mature tool. The desktop format gives you control and a big canvas, and a one-time license suits people who’ll use it heavily over years. overlay.fit doesn’t try to replace that.
When overlay.fit is the right call
If you film on your phone, don’t want to sit at a laptop, and your goal is a clean Reel or TikTok rather than a 12-minute YouTube edit, overlay.fit is built around exactly that:
- Everything on your phone. Import, place, render and share without a computer or moving files between apps.
- Templates, not configuration. Start from a design that already looks good; tweak only if you want to.
- Made for the post. 1080p portrait output sized for Reels and TikTok, with one-tap sharing.
- Connects to where your data already is - Strava, Apple Health or Health Connect, or a file from your watch.
- Private by design. No backend - your video and data never leave your phone.
The honest summary
This isn’t a case of one tool being better than the other - they serve different creators. Desktop power and deep customisation point to Telemetry Overlay. Speed, your phone, and posting straight to social point to overlay.fit. If that second description sounds like you, the how-to guide shows the whole workflow.
Telemetry Overlay is a trademark of its respective owner. overlay.fit is not affiliated with or endorsed by it. Comparison reflects general positioning and product approach; check each product’s site for current features and pricing.
Common questions
Is overlay.fit a Telemetry Overlay clone?
No - it’s built for a different job. Telemetry Overlay is a desktop app for highly customised gauge dashboards, mostly for YouTube. overlay.fit is a phone app for posting to Reels and TikTok quickly, with templates instead of manual configuration.
Can overlay.fit do everything Telemetry Overlay does?
No, and that’s deliberate. If you want pixel-level control over a custom dashboard on a desktop timeline, Telemetry Overlay is the better fit. If you want to film on your phone and post in a couple of minutes, overlay.fit is built for that.
Does overlay.fit work on a computer?
No. overlay.fit is iOS and Android only - that’s the point. Everything, including the render, happens on your phone.
What data sources does overlay.fit support?
Strava, Apple Health (iOS), Health Connect (Android), and FIT/GPX/TCX files from Garmin, Wahoo, Coros, Polar, Suunto and Apple Watch. See the full how-to.