Comparison

MAProgress vs Race Ultra

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

Head to head
About

MAProgress

This app allows you to track your journeys and share your live location with loved ones. It records your GPS data and uploads it to a server for real-time viewing on a map. You can also add messages and photos to your travel log.

Highlights
  • Live GPS tracking
  • Share travels in real-time
  • Add messages to map
  • Attach photos to map
  • Online photo album
  • Permanent travel record
Features
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Use MAProgress to track your trips and share your travels live with family and friends. The App. records your GPS location as often as you choose, turning the GPS on only when required. Your locations are uploaded to the MAProgress server so family and friends can follow you on an online map in real time! Add messages to the map to record items of interest Take photos which add to the map to show everyone how much fun you're having. It's an online photo album and a permanent record of your travels that you can look back on and/or share with others

About

Race Ultra

Plan and execute endurance events with detailed checkpoint management, crew coordination, and gear packing. Supports running, hiking, cycling, and paddling adventures.

Highlights
  • Create custom events
  • Add and manage checkpoints
  • Set cut-off times
  • View checkpoint facilities
  • Invite and chat with crew
  • Virtually pack gear
  • Monitor race progress
Features
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You've done the training. Now plan the race. Race Ultra is an ultramarathon race planning and race-day app built to help you turn your course, pace and race strategy into a clear plan from start to finish. Whether you're tackling your first ultra or your next big endurance challenge, Race Ultra helps you plan smarter and stay on track when race day gets tough. BUILD YOUR RACE Create any event your way: • Build an event manually for complete flexibility • Upload a GPX file and let Race Ultra build the course • Use AI Assist to build your event and pre-fill your gear bag Set your checkpoints, distances, elevation, pace and cut-offs before race day. PLAN YOUR PACE Set your target pace and Race Ultra calculates your expected arrival time at every checkpoint. As your race unfolds, check in and out of checkpoints and Race Ultra instantly recalculates your expected arrival times for the checkpoints ahead. Your race plan adapts as you run. PLAN YOUR NUTRITION Set water, carbohydrate and fluid targets for every leg of your race. Log your intake at checkpoints and keep your fuelling strategy visible throughout the event. Your crew can see the same information, so they know what you need and when you need it. STAY CONNECTED — EVEN WITHOUT SIGNAL Race Ultra works offline. Your race data is stored on your device and automatically syncs when connectivity returns — keeping your check-ins and crew dashboard up to date without relying on continuous mobile coverage. KEEP YOUR CREW IN THE LOOP Invite your crew to your event so they can follow your progress, see your expected arrival times and prepare for you before you reach each checkpoint. Less guessing. Better preparation. RACE WITH A PLAN Race Ultra brings your course, pacing, checkpoints, cut-offs, nutrition and race-day information together in one place. Our mission is simple: to help endurance athletes maximise their potential on race day through smarter, more informed race planning. Train hard. Plan smarter. Race Ultra includes a free 7-day trial. Continued use beyond the trial requires a paid subscription. Crew members can access your event using the free version. Subscriptions are purchased through the App Store using your Apple ID. Payment is charged at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage subscriptions through your iPhone Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use: https://raceultra.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://raceultra.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

MAProgress4 screens
Race Ultra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAProgress at none against Race Ultra's 2. MAProgress also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Race Ultra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MAProgress asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAProgress ships an update every 8 days, Race Ultra every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
MAProgress versus Race Ultra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAProgressRace Ultra
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAProgressRace Ultra Pty Ltd

Customer experience

MAProgress

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Race Ultra

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

MAProgress

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Race Ultra

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$3.991 Year

Questions

Is MAProgress free?
MAProgress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Race Ultra free?
Race Ultra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MAProgress or Race Ultra have ads?
Neither MAProgress nor Race Ultra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAProgress or Race Ultra?
MAProgress ships an update every 8 days, and Race Ultra every 9 days. Most recently, MAProgress was updated on October 6, 2026 and Race Ultra on October 20, 2026.

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