Simple Run Tracker vs Trekking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Run Tracker
A straightforward running app for outdoor enthusiasts who prefer simplicity. It focuses on essential tracking without overwhelming users with excessive features. Ideal for those who enjoy running without complex functionalities.
- Minimalist design
- Outdoor run tracking
- Essential running metrics
- User-friendly interface
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The simplest running tracker with a minimum of functions. If you like running outdoors and you do not need super-cracked applications with tons of features, then this is the application for you. Main features: - Minimum of settings. You can just push start button and run. - Every workout is recorded. - You can set workout target in terms of distance and/or duration. - GPS-track could be saved and exported as GPX-file.
Trekking
This free app helps you explore, walk, trek, and hike. Plot and follow your routes with detailed data and altitude graphs. Save your exercise activities and revisit past journeys with an intuitive iFollow feature.
- Plot and follow routes
- Save exercise activity records
- View route data and altitude graphs
- iFollow feature for previous routes
- Choice of map types (Apple, Open Streetmaps)
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Version 1.3 Exploring, Walking,Trekking and Hiking app which is Free to download with no advertisements and no In-App purchases. Plot and follow your route and save for a record of your exercise activity. 1. Use a choice of apple or Open Streetmaps to plot your activity 2. View your saved routes in more detail with data and altitude graph to analyse. 3. Follow a previous route using iFollow feature 4. Simple and easy to use with "No Hidden Charges"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Trekking at 5.0 against Simple Run Tracker's 4.5. Trekking also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Trekking holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Simple Run Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Trekking every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Run Tracker | Trekking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Grigory Konovalov | Stephen COX |
Customer experience
Simple Run Tracker
Trekking
In-app purchases
Simple Run Tracker
No in-app purchases
Trekking
No in-app purchases
Questions
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