# GearTracking vs MCM Events

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MCM Events at 98% against GearTracking's 63%. MCM Events also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). GearTracking's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GearTracking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MCM Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

MCM Events holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MCM Events has 667 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of GearTracking's written reviews are positive against 98% of MCM Events's.

GearTracking ships an update every 3 weeks, MCM Events every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GearTracking | MCM Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geartracking/id1458276745/reviews) | **[4.9 (667 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcm-events/id6467168326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **667** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **97.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 32 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sport Apps s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420453360) | [Dilltree Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/799017229) |

## What reviewers say

### GearTracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geartracking/id1458276745)

Log and monitor the usage of your sports equipment, from running shoes to cycling helmets. Understand when your gear needs maintenance or replacement based on usage hours and time. Sync your data across devices with cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Track sports gear usage, Monitor maintenance needs, Cloud data synchronization, Cross-device compatibility, Free tier for limited gear, Premium for unlimited gear

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $24.99 | per year |


### MCM Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcm-events/id6467168326)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Sports, #70 Top Free (US App Store)

Follow runners in real-time during multiple running events throughout the year. Access official results, event details, and interactive course maps for participants and spectators.

**Highlights:** Live runner tracking, Live leaderboards, Official results, Event information, Interactive course maps, Push notifications, Social sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great organization
- 👍 Helpful for spectators
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Accurate real-time tracking
- 👍 Useful information and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional tracking issues or lags
- 🔍 Desire for more directional assistance and mile markers
- 💡 Ability to send messages to runners
- 💡 Option to view finish line camera

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on open screen with broken 'OK' button
- Occasional tracking lags or inaccuracies

**Requested features**

- Ability to view spectator location on map
- Option to send messages to runners
- Finish line camera feed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GearTracking free?

GearTracking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MCM Events free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GearTracking or MCM Events?

MCM Events is rated higher. GearTracking averages 4.6 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while MCM Events averages 4.9 from 667 ratings.

### Do GearTracking or MCM Events have ads?

Neither GearTracking nor MCM Events shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GearTracking or MCM Events?

GearTracking ships an update every 3 weeks, and MCM Events every 9 months. Most recently, GearTracking was updated on October 24, 2026 and MCM Events on October 25, 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.*