Comparison

BASE Bangkok vs MENAthon

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

Head to head

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About

BASE Bangkok

Features

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Download our BASE App to plan and schedule your classes! Our easy-to-use BASE App allows you to view class schedules, sign-up for classes as well as view our location information. Download the BASE App today to optimize your time and make booking BASE classes from your mobile device smooth and effortless.

About

MENAthon

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MENAthon App is a directory for running enthusiasts in the Middle East and around the world. Our goal is to share and highlight various marathons and races. In the MENAthon app, you can explore upcoming races, add your favorite races to the favorites list for quick access through the widget.

Screenshots

BASE Bangkok3 screens

MENAthon3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MENAthon at none against BASE Bangkok's shown. MENAthon also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). BASE Bangkok's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BASE Bangkok ships an update every 5 months, MENAthon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

BASE Bangkok versus MENAthon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BASE Bangkok	MENAthon
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, Vision Pro
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	128 MB	16 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Concrete Jungle Company Limited	Nawaf Almutairi

In-app purchases

None

BASE Bangkok

No in-app purchases

None

MENAthon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BASE Bangkok free?

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

Is MENAthon free?

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

Do BASE Bangkok or MENAthon have ads?

BASE Bangkok shows ads; MENAthon does not.

Which is updated more often, BASE Bangkok or MENAthon?

BASE Bangkok ships an update every 5 months, and MENAthon every 2 months. Most recently, BASE Bangkok was updated on October 4, 2026 and MENAthon on October 9, 2026.