District vs Runforests
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
District
This app transforms walking and running into a game by having users collect checkpoints in real-world zones. It offers gamified progress with rewards and challenges, making fitness more engaging for those who need extra motivation.
- Collect checkpoints to complete and claim Districts
- Gamified progress with XP, levels, and rewards
- Dynamic challenges and live events
- Explore your city through real-world checkpoints
- Earn coins and unlock prizes
- Supports both walking and running
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District: The Running Game is where fitness meets play. Not just for runners, District is built for the almost actives: people who want to move more but need that extra push. Think Pokémon GO meets Strava - but instead of chasing stats, you’re chasing checkpoints. District is a fitness game that makes walking and running feel like play. ------- How it works • The world is a giant game board, divided into zones called Districts • Head outside and collect all checkpoints within a District to complete it • Once complete, you’ll claim that District as your own ------- Features • Complete and claim Districts by collecting every checkpoint in your area • Gamified progress with XP, levels, and rewards • Dynamic challenges and live events to keep you engaged • Explore your city through real-world checkpoints and zones • Earn coins, unlock prizes, and compete for control of your city • Works for both walking and running - start at your level ------- Built for the almost actives. District isn’t just for hardcore runners. It’s for anyone who: • Wants to move more but struggles with motivation • Gets bored of traditional run trackers • Loves exploring, playing, and discovering new places Because it doesn’t feel like exercise. It feels like a game. So if you’ve ever downloaded Strava, Fitbit, or Couch to 5K but couldn’t stick with it - District is for you. Download District: The Running Game today and discover a fitness app that makes moving fun again. Claim your city - one checkpoint at a time. Please see our terms of service here - https://www.exploredistrict.com/terms-conditions Not just for runners, District is built for the almost actives: people who want to move more but need that extra push. Think Pokémon GO meets Strava - but instead of chasing stats, you’re chasing checkpoints. District is a fitness game that makes walking and running feel like play. ------- How it works • The world is a giant game board, divided into zones called Districts • Head outside and collect all checkpoints within a District to complete it • Once complete, you’ll claim that District as your own ------- Features • Complete and claim Districts by collecting every checkpoint in your area • Gamified progress with XP, levels, and rewards • Dynamic challenges and live events to keep you engaged • Explore your city through real-world checkpoints and zones • Earn coins, unlock prizes, and compete for control of your city • Works for both walking and running - start at your level ------- Built for the almost actives. District isn’t just for hardcore runners. It’s for anyone who: • Wants to move more but struggles with motivation • Gets bored of traditional run trackers • Loves exploring, playing, and discovering new places Because it doesn’t feel like exercise. It feels like a game. So if you’ve ever downloaded Strava, Fitbit, or Couch to 5K but couldn’t stick with it - District is for you. Download District: The Running Game today and discover a fitness app that makes moving fun again. Claim your city - one checkpoint at a time. Please see our terms of service here - https://www.exploredistrict.com/terms-conditions
Runforests
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Runforests is a registration app for charity marathon events supporting forest conservation in Laos. Easily register for race categories across all levels View event details, entry fees, and participant benefits Check schedule, race info, and course maps Manage tickets and registration status in one place Built for organizers, participants, and volunteers This app makes running event management easier by handling race registration, ticket tracking, and event communications for charity and environmental impact activities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runforests at none against District's 8. Runforests also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. District sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Runforests asks for nothing beyond the download.
District ships an update fortnightly, Runforests every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | District | Runforests |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | District Technologies Pte Ltd | AIDC TECH SOLE CO., LTD |
In-app purchases
District
- District Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- District Plus Yearly$39.991 Year
- 100 Coin Bundle$0.99
- 600 Coin Pack$4.99
- Season 1 Premium Battle Pass$9.99
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- 1400 Coin Pack$9.99
- 3000 Coin Pack$19.99
- 10000 Coin Pack$49.99
Runforests
No in-app purchases









