Intergalactic Running vs Big River Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Intergalactic Running
Earn rewards for shopping locally and staying active. Track your spending and event check-ins to accumulate points redeemable for gift cards. Sync fitness data to unlock achievements and prizes.
- Earn points for purchases
- Check-in at events for bonus points
- Redeem points for digital gift cards
- Track lifetime point total
- Sync with Apple Fitness
- Unlock achievements and prizes
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You're loyal. You shop local, stay active, and should get rewarded for it. We want you to be part of the Intergalactic Running Co Rewards 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 all of our events. Then redeem those points for digital gift cards that can be used in stores OR online/through our app. 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 activity with Apple Fitness. Track your mileage to achieve new levels, receive acclaim and earn even prizes. The Intergalactic Rewards app makes it easy to stay up to date on store news, events, sales, and more. It's easy and free! Simply download the Intergalactic Rewards app, log in, and start earning. 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 Intergalactic Running Co digital gift cards redeemable both in-store and online • Easily keep track of your points and redemptions right in your app Intergalactic Running Co Miles Program • Sync your Strava or Apple Fitness Runs to track your mileage in the app • Stay motivated by unlocking achievements and prizes when distance milestones are reached *Rewards Program Subject to change
Big River Connect
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You're loyal. You shop local, stay active, and should get rewarded for it. We want you to be part of the Big River Running Company Rewards Program. It's simple and free, just download the app and login. Shop in the app or in our stores and you'll earn reward points for every dollar you spend. You'll also get reward points for checking in at Big River Running Company Events. Then redeem those points for Big River Running Company 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 Big River Running Company Rewards app makes it easy to stay up to date on store news, events, sales, and more. It's easy and free! Simply download the Big River Running Company app, log in, and start earning. Big River Running Company - 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 Big River Running Company digital gift cards redeemable both in- store and online • Easily keep track of your points and redemptions right in your app Big River Running Company – 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 update cadence: Intergalactic Running at every 10 days against Big River Connect's every 6 weeks. Big River Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Intergalactic Running ships an update every 10 days, Big River Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intergalactic Running | Big River Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Run Free Software llc | Big River Running Company LLC |
In-app purchases
Intergalactic Running
No in-app purchases
Big River Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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