# Trackster vs Runner's Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Runner's Tools at 5.0 against Trackster's 4.5. Runner's Tools also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Trackster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 38 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runner's Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trackster asks for nothing beyond the download.

Runner's Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trackster has 265 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Trackster's written reviews are positive against 100% of Runner's Tools's.

Trackster ships an update every 5 weeks, Runner's Tools every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trackster | Runner's Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackster-1-training-app/id1207582363/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runners-tools/id1491073558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **265** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trackster INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084747578) | [Frederic Bacro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482824795) |

## What reviewers say

### Trackster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackster-1-training-app/id1207582363)

This all-in-one training app allows users to sync data from various GPS devices or record activities directly. It offers custom AI training plans, social sharing, team connections, and detailed performance insights. Enjoy a fun and motivating fitness experience with no fees.

**Highlights:** Sync with GPS devices (Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Wahoo, Apple Watch), In-app GPS recording, Custom AI training plans, Social media sharing, Team connections, Detailed training insights, Challenges and segments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free to use, no paywall
- 💡 Access to many cool features
- 💡 Favorite feature: fastest segment
- 🚀 Keeps users motivated
- 👍 Interactive and social features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Support is MIA, no response
- 🐛 Cannot update shoe feature
- 🐛 Billing issues, charged after cancellation
- 🐛 Sketchy billing practices
- 🐛 Crashes too much

**Reported bugs**

- Support team does not respond to issues
- Cannot update shoe feature
- Repeated billing charges after cancellation
- App crashes frequently
- Meet feature refreshes instead of loading more entries

**Requested features**

- Follow back user Alex Franses
- Add weather feature to regular uploads
- Sync Garmin watches automatically
- Option for cross-training (bike, swim, elliptical)
- Dark mode option


### Runner's Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runners-tools/id1491073558)

This app helps runners plan and analyze their training and races. It offers features like race predictors, training pace calculators, and split planners. It also accounts for environmental factors and converts between metric and imperial units.

**Highlights:** Race Predictor, Training Pace Calculator, Track Split Conversion, Race Split Planning, Environmental Factor Analysis, Pace Conversion, Age Graded Performance Calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trackster free?

Trackster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Runner's Tools free?

Runner's Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trackster or Runner's Tools?

Runner's Tools is rated higher. Trackster averages 4.5 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while Runner's Tools averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Trackster or Runner's Tools have ads?

Neither Trackster nor Runner's Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trackster or Runner's Tools?

Trackster ships an update every 5 weeks, and Runner's Tools every 38 months. Most recently, Trackster was updated on November 2, 2026 and Runner's Tools on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*