Squadrats vs Long Course Weekend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Squadrats
Discover and collect virtual items on a map during your outdoor activities. Connect these items to build your virtual empire and experience the thrill of discovery, even in familiar surroundings.
- Collect virtual items on a map
- Discover hidden locations
- Connect items to build empires
- Chase smaller, faster items
- Build giant, rewarding items
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Have a higher purpose in all your rides, runs, hikes or any other activities. Make them exciting by collecting squadrats everywhere you go. You don't need exotic travels. With Squadrats you'll discover mysterious places close to your home. Squadrats are squarish items on the map. Your mission is to collect them. And connect them to build your empire. If you don't have much time, chase squadratinhos instead. They are much smaller, much faster to get, but just as satisfying. If you like order, you'll love the übersquadrat. It's a giant squadrat that will give you a strong kick when you build one. Fun fact: Squadrats are used by 300+ pro cyclists, runners, triathletes, orienteers. But you don't need to be a pro to enjoy them. Happy squadratting! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdevula/
Long Course Weekend
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The Long Course Weekend app is your essential guide to the event. It provides all key information about the race weekend, including schedules, course details, and important updates. Follow athletes live with real-time tracking and stay informed with the latest event news. Access practical information, locations, and timings in one place. Designed for athletes and spectators, the app ensures you stay connected and fully informed throughout the entire event. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Squadrats at monthly against Long Course Weekend's every 2 months. Squadrats also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Squadrats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Long Course Weekend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Squadrats ships an update monthly, Long Course Weekend every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Squadrats | Long Course Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Squadrats sp. z o.o. | SportUnity |
In-app purchases
Squadrats
- Squadrats Pro$4.991 Month
- Squadrats Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year
Long Course Weekend
- PLUS Unlimited$5.991 Year
- PLUS Single Event$3.99
Questions
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