Mesa Marathon vs Running Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mesa Marathon
This app offers real-time race day tracking for runners and their loved ones. It also features a loyalty program to earn and redeem points for discounts on future events and merchandise.
- Real-time race tracking
- Progress monitoring for friends and family
- Points-based loyalty program
- Earn rewards points
- Redeem points for discounts
- Event and merchandise offers
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The Mesa Marathon app includes race day tracking and a points-based loyalty program. For race day, use the app to get your tour of Mesa as you run and for your friends and family to track your progress in real-time. The loyalty program tracks the rewards points that you earn when you purchase race entries, attend an expo, etc. You can also redeem points for discounts on upcoming events or items as they become available.
Running Lab
This app rewards you for shopping locally and staying active. Earn points for purchases and event check-ins, redeemable for gift cards. Sync runs to track mileage and unlock achievements.
- Earn points for in-store and online purchases
- Earn points for event check-ins
- Redeem points for digital gift cards
- Track lifetime points and level up
- Sync runs and walks with Strava
- Sync Apple Fitness workouts
- Unlock distance-based achievements
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Run, Shop, Win! Shop Local You're loyal. You shop local, stay active, and should get rewarded for it. We want you to be part of the Running Lab Loyalty Program. It's simple and free, just download the app and login. Shop in the app or in our store and you'll earn reward points for every dollar you spend. You'll also get reward points for checking in at Running Lab events. Then redeem those points for Running Lab digital gift cards. Plus, track your lifetime point total to level up with reward achievements, bragging rights, and other perks. Feel like going the extra mile? Take your loyalty a step further by syncing your runs or walks with Strava. Track your mileage to achieve new levels, receive acclaim, or maybe even prizes. The Running Lab app makes it easy to stay up to date on store news, events, sales, and more. It's easy and free! Simply download the Running Lab app, log in, and start earning. Running Lab - Rewards Program • Earn points for every dollar spent pre-tax both in-store and online • Check-in at participating events to earn extra points • Points will appear on your account the day after a purchase is made • Redeem Points for Running Lab digital gift cards redeemable both in-store and online • Easily keep track of your points and redemptions right in your app Running Lab – Miles Program • Sync your Strava Runs and walks to track your mileage in the app • Sync your Apple Fitness Workouts to track your mileage in the app. Works with Apple Health. • Stay motivated by unlocking achievements when distance milestones are reached *Rewards Program Subject to change
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Running Lab at 5.0 against Mesa Marathon's 4.0. Mesa Marathon's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 26 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Running Lab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Mesa Marathon ships an update every 4 months, Running Lab every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mesa Marathon | Running Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brooksee, LLC | MICHIGAN RUNNING COMPANY LLC |
Customer experience
Mesa Marathon
Running Lab
In-app purchases
Mesa Marathon
No in-app purchases
Running Lab
No in-app purchases
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