# Run Ottawa vs Madcap.cc

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Madcap.cc at 77% against Run Ottawa's 20%. Madcap.cc also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Run Ottawa's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.

Madcap.cc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Run Ottawa's written reviews are positive against 77% of Madcap.cc's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Ottawa | Madcap.cc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-ottawa/id1510587883/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madcapcc/id6478298631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 115 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [National Capital Marathon Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510587882) | [MadCap SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732473154) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Ottawa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-ottawa/id1510587883)

This app provides official information and live tracking for races organized by Run Ottawa, including the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. It aims to promote running and community well-being through organized events and a membership-based club.

**Highlights:** Race information and updates, Live tracking capability, Details on Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, Information on Run Ottawa events, Membership club details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Madcap.cc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madcapcc/id6478298631)

Track outdoor adventures like cycling, running, and hiking in real-time. Relive your journeys with replays and geotagged photos, and share your progress and achievements with a community. Simplify event management and tracking for participants, spectators, and organizers.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS tracking, Dynamic replay of routes, Geotagged photo sharing, Event management tools, Live leaderboards, Spectator and participant interfaces

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Ottawa free?

Run Ottawa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Madcap.cc free?

Madcap.cc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Run Ottawa or Madcap.cc?

Madcap.cc is rated higher. Run Ottawa averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Madcap.cc averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Run Ottawa or Madcap.cc have ads?

Neither Run Ottawa nor Madcap.cc shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run Ottawa or Madcap.cc?

Run Ottawa ships an update every 5 weeks, and Madcap.cc every 5 weeks. Most recently, Run Ottawa was updated on October 15, 2026 and Madcap.cc on October 12, 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.*