# TCS Sydney Marathon vs Active Experience

The clearest difference is rating: TCS Sydney Marathon at 2.3 against Active Experience's 1.5. TCS Sydney Marathon also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Active Experience's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (150 vs 23). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TCS Sydney Marathon holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Active Experience has 150 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of TCS Sydney Marathon's written reviews are positive against 6% of Active Experience's.

TCS Sydney Marathon ships an update fortnightly, Active Experience every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCS Sydney Marathon | Active Experience |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcs-sydney-marathon/id1271711398/reviews)** | [1.5 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-experience/id1343144011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **150** |
| Positive reviews | **10.0% of reviews** | 6.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PONT3 PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478876451) | [Active Network, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885139029) |

## What reviewers say

### TCS Sydney Marathon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcs-sydney-marathon/id1271711398)

Enhance your marathon experience with live participant tracking and interactive course maps. Share your journey through social media integration and capture memories with selfie features. Access all essential event information in one place.

**Highlights:** Live participant tracking, Interactive course maps, Social media integration, Selfie features, Event information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Active Experience

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-experience/id1343144011)

Follow live event progress, view real-time leaderboards, and get participant alerts. Discover event landmarks, share photos, and stay updated on races like marathons and triathlons. Integrates with HealthKit for heart rate and workout data.

**Highlights:** Real-time leaderboards, Participant GPS tracking, Course map with landmarks, Progress alerts and updates, Event photo sharing, HealthKit integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Easy to use
- 📷 Good for photos and social sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🚫 Fails at core functionality of tracking runners
- 🔍 Difficult to set up and navigate
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot enter date of birth to create account
- Tracking stops working mid-race
- Inconsistent and inaccurate runner locations

**Requested features**

- Improve runner tracking accuracy and reliability
- Provide course maps and mile markers
- Allow easy spectator tracking without complex setup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCS Sydney Marathon free?

TCS Sydney Marathon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Active Experience free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TCS Sydney Marathon or Active Experience?

TCS Sydney Marathon is rated higher. TCS Sydney Marathon averages 2.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Active Experience averages 1.5 from 150 ratings.

### Do TCS Sydney Marathon or Active Experience have ads?

Neither TCS Sydney Marathon nor Active Experience shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TCS Sydney Marathon or Active Experience?

TCS Sydney Marathon ships an update fortnightly, and Active Experience every 6 weeks. Most recently, TCS Sydney Marathon was updated on November 3, 2026 and Active Experience on November 2, 2026.

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