Comparison

Marathon Kids Connect vs NYS AHPERD

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

Head to head
About

Marathon Kids Connect

This app simplifies tracking laps for a running program using a QR code scanner. It's a companion tool for an existing running program, requiring an account to access specific tracks and activities. It aims to encourage physical activity for children's health and learning.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning for lap tracking
  • Companion tool for running programs
  • Guest scanner for live sessions
  • Simplifies measuring and tracking laps
  • Facilitates program management on desktop
Features
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Get Kids Moving with Marathon Kids The Marathon Kids mobile app is the official activity tracking app for Marathon Kids coaches, teachers, and program leaders. Designed for schools, youth programs, and community organizations, the app helps you quickly record laps, miles, and physical activity while keeping students engaged and motivated. Whether you’re running a PE class, recess club, after-school program, or community run club, the Marathon Kids mobile app simplifies activity tracking so you can focus on encouraging kids to move. Key Features Fast QR code scanning for participant activity tracking Track laps, miles, and physical activity in real time Support for running, walking, and other movement activities Syncs with Marathon Kids Connect web application Easy-to-use interface built for coaches and educators Celebrate milestones and progress with students Designed for schools, districts, and youth organizations Marathon Kids Account Required A Marathon Kids account is required to use the mobile app. Coaches and program leaders can create an account and set up their run club at: app.marathonkids.org Built for Coaches & Educators The Marathon Kids Mobile App helps reduce paperwork and administrative work while creating an engaging experience for students. From a small school run club to large district-wide programs, the app supports movement tracking at scale. About Marathon Kids For over 30 years, Marathon Kids has helped millions of kids build healthy habits through goal-setting, movement, and celebration. Our evidence-based programs empower schools and communities to create joyful, inclusive physical activity experiences for every child. Learn more at: marathonkids.org

About

NYS AHPERD

Features
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The NYS AHPERD Event app will help you network with other attendees, interact with our presenters, learn about our sponsors and exhibitors, build your own personal schedule of educational sessions and track your CTLE hours electronically! Here are some features of NYS AHPERD Event app: view the profiles and interests of other attendees; build a personalized schedule of sessions to attend; map out and make a list of exhibitors or sponsor to meet; be kept up to date with changes or cancellations, schedule meet-ups with presenters, other attendees or exhibitors. Please note, this app is exclusively for members of NYS AHPERD and you will be able to use it before, during and after the event concludes.

Screenshots

Marathon Kids Connect4 screens
NYS AHPERD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Marathon Kids Connect at every 3 weeks against NYS AHPERD's every 12 months. Marathon Kids Connect also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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

Marathon Kids Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, NYS AHPERD every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Marathon Kids Connect versus NYS AHPERD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarathon Kids ConnectNYS AHPERD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarathon Kids IncNew York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

In-app purchases

None

Marathon Kids Connect

No in-app purchases

None

NYS AHPERD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marathon Kids Connect free?
Marathon Kids Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NYS AHPERD free?
NYS AHPERD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marathon Kids Connect or NYS AHPERD have ads?
Neither Marathon Kids Connect nor NYS AHPERD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marathon Kids Connect or NYS AHPERD?
Marathon Kids Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, and NYS AHPERD every 12 months. Most recently, Marathon Kids Connect was updated on September 10, 2026 and NYS AHPERD on September 8, 2026.

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