# Run Ottawa vs Check In Chief

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run Ottawa at none against Check In Chief's 2. Check In Chief's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Check In Chief sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Run Ottawa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Run Ottawa ships an update every 5 weeks, Check In Chief every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Ottawa | Check In Chief |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-ottawa/id1510587883/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [National Capital Marathon Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510587882) | [Daydream Development Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/945421386) |

## 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


### Check In Chief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-in-chief/id6758533032)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $5.00 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $30.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Ottawa free?

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

### Is Check In Chief free?

Check In Chief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Run Ottawa or Check In Chief have ads?

Neither Run Ottawa nor Check In Chief shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run Ottawa or Check In Chief?

Run Ottawa ships an update every 5 weeks, and Check In Chief every 3 weeks. Most recently, Run Ottawa was updated on November 3, 2026 and Check In Chief on November 5, 2026.

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