Comparison

R vs LiveTrail

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

Head to head
About

R

Track runners in real-time during races and know when they'll reach your location. Send virtual cheers and messages to support participants from anywhere. Enhance the race day experience for both spectators and runners.

Highlights
  • Real-time runner location tracking
  • Predicted runner arrival times
  • Virtual cheering messages
  • Virtual drum support
  • Race result review
  • Thank-you message sending
Features
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R-navi makes cheering at running events easier and more fun! When your family or friends are running a race, you probably wonder, "Where are they now?" or "When will they pass by?" But waiting by the roadside without knowing can be tough. With R-navi, you can see the runner's predicted location on a map based on official race timing data. You'll know roughly how many minutes it'll take for them to reach your spot –– so you can cheer at just the right moment! Can't make it to the course? No problem! You can send supportive messages or tap the virtual drum to cheer from anywhere. Runners can also enjoy the app by reviewing their race results and sending thank-you messages to their supporters. (If you registered for the race through RUNNET, you'll get access to even more features!) Now supporting around 100 races per year — Join in and make cheering (and being cheered for) more special than ever! Tablet support is not guaranteed.

About

LiveTrail

Track your favorite athletes in real-time or push your own limits with this comprehensive app. Follow live action, access race information, and share your progress with loved ones.

Highlights
  • Real-time athlete tracking
  • Live camera feeds at checkpoints
  • Race maps and schedules
  • Personalized pace charts
  • Live GPS position sharing
  • Social media sharing of achievements
Features
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A brand-new LiveTrail, rebuilt from the ground up. Follow your runners live, with a notification every time they cross a checkpoint. Live rankings, passage times, course map and elevation profile in 2D and 3D. Running yourself? Your bib opens a space of your own: GPS beacon, SOS alert, cut-offs, and a finisher poster to share. New: the Ghost table — your race plan, checkpoint by checkpoint. Works offline, dark mode, km or miles.

Screenshots

R4 screens
LiveTrail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: R at 4.7 against LiveTrail's 1.0. R also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 26%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). LiveTrail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. R sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LiveTrail asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

R holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: R has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of R's written reviews are positive against 26% of LiveTrail's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R ships an update every 2 weeks, LiveTrail weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
R versus LiveTrail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRLiveTrail
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better26.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB88 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperR-bies Co., Ltd.LiveTrail SARL

Customer experience

R

All ratings1,118 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative39.3%

LiveTrail

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral12.3%
Negative61.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

R

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription Plan1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Subscription Plan for R-navi1 Month trial$39.991 Year
None

LiveTrail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is R free?
R is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveTrail free?
LiveTrail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, R or LiveTrail?
R is rated higher. R averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while LiveTrail averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do R or LiveTrail have ads?
Neither R nor LiveTrail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, R or LiveTrail?
R ships an update every 2 weeks, and LiveTrail weekly. Most recently, R was updated on September 22, 2026 and LiveTrail on September 24, 2026.

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