Mappa vs SpeedyStride
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mappa
This app combines workout tracking, route planning, and detailed maps for outdoor activities. It offers offline map access, GPX file import/export, and integration with popular fitness platforms. Designed for Apple Watch users, it provides advanced navigation and data analysis for various sports.
- Offline map downloads
- Workout tracking with metrics
- GPX, FIT, TCX, KML, GeoJSON import/export
- Strava and RideWithGPS integration
- Route overlay and directions
- Map pins with bezel indicator
- Shortcuts automation
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Workouts + Maps + Routes combined in one app designed for the Apple Watch (requires Series 4 or later). Single one-time payment - no additional in-app payments or subscriptions to unlock features. Maps: • Tailored maps for hiking (Summer), skiing (Winter), and Dark mode (battery savings). • Satellite View: High resolution satellite imagery from Mapbox. • Slope Angle Shading: Overlay terrain steepness for safer navigation. • 100% Offline: Save regions directly from your watch. • Pro tools: Quickly measure distance and elevation gain to any point. Workouts: • Record your tracks and view metrics like heart rate, speed, elevation gain, and more. • Import and export GPX, FIT and TCX files. • Export workouts directly to Strava. • Merge workout files from other devices (Wahoo, Garmin) to combine more data with your Mappa workouts (Power, Cadence). Routes: • Overlay routes on the map from to see tracks, waypoints, and custom shape regions (CalTopo). • Import GPX, FIT, KML, GeoJSON files from any app. • Connect your Strava and RideWithGPS accounts to import directly on the watch. • Generate walking and cycling directions to any point on the map or search for a destination. Map Pins: • Quickly drop a pin for your car, a campsite, or start point. • Pins out of view are shown on the bezel (edge of the screen) so you can quickly orient yourself. • Export and import lists of pins. -- Automate with Shortcuts -- • Map: Toggle map and workout view • Routes: Find Route, Open Route, Show Route on Map, Show Route List, Import/Export Route • Workouts: Find Workout, Open Workout, Get Workout State, Start/Pause/Resume Workout, Import/Export Workout • Map Pins: Show Map Pin List, Drop a pin, Edit, Find, Open, Import, Export • Settings: Show Heart Rate Zones, Change Always on Display Settings, Toggle Offline Mode Designed for: Hiking, Trail Running, Backcountry Skiing, Stand up Paddle boarding (SUP), Kayaking, Mountain Biking, and more. Check out the knowledge-base - support.mappawatch.com - to get the most out of Mappa.
SpeedyStride
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SpeedyStride - Structured Workouts for Apple Watch SpeedyStride delivers structured interval training directly to Apple's native Workout app: full pace targets, interval alerts, and recovery guidance built in. Ask Siri to "Create a workout on SpeedyStride" and it appears on your watch, fully programmed and ready to run. Skip the complicated forms and workout builders. Just say "4x1000m at 5k pace, with 1 minute rest". Ready-to-Run Workout Library Don't know what to do today? Our friends at Rush Running provide interval workouts every Monday evening. Standalone Watch App Leave your phone behind. SpeedyStride works entirely on your Apple Watch. Sign in with Apple, browse your library, and sync workouts all without your iPhone. Features: • Native Workout app integration via WorkoutKit • Curated workout libraries • Standalone Apple Watch app • Training guidance that adapts to your workload • MCP server integration. Note: Wi-Fi or cellular connection required to browse and sync workouts. Downloaded workouts are cached for offline use. Getting Started: Sign in with Apple directly from your watch. Terms of Service: https://speedystride.com/policies/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy: https://speedystride.com/policies/apple-privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SpeedyStride at Free against Mappa's $5.99. SpeedyStride also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). Mappa's advantage is chart position (#36 vs unranked). On ads 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
SpeedyStride is free to download; Mappa costs $5.99 up front. Mappa sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SpeedyStride asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mappa ships an update every 10 days, SpeedyStride every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mappa | SpeedyStride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #36 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nick Romano | Sung Oh |
In-app purchases
Mappa
- Tip$0.99
- Large Tip$1.99
- Extra Large Tip$4.99
SpeedyStride
No in-app purchases









