# Map My Run GPS Running Tracker vs Running App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Map My Run GPS Running Tracker at free with in-app purchases against Running App's subscription. Map My Run GPS Running Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (752K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map My Run GPS Running Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Running App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Map My Run GPS Running Tracker against 4.9 for Running App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map My Run GPS Running Tracker has 752K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Map My Run GPS Running Tracker's written reviews are positive against 62% of Running App's.

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Running App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Run GPS Running Tracker | Running App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (752K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-run-gps-running-tracker/id291890420/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-app-run-tracker/id1453356724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **752K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 168 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## What reviewers say

### Map My Run GPS Running Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-run-gps-running-tracker/id291890420)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #114 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your runs with GPS, get personalized training plans, and real-time stats. This app offers coaching tips, community motivation, and supports over 600 activities. Improve your performance indoors or outdoors.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking for distance, pace, and elevation, Customizable training plans for various distances, Real-time audio feedback during runs, Track over 600 activities, Community features and virtual challenges, Wearable device synchronization, Live Tracking for safety

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly MVP | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly MVP | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly MVP | $9.99 | per month |
| One Year of MVP with 30% off | $27.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 🚀 Great motivator
- 💡 Useful challenges and social features
- 🚀 Helpful voice prompts
- 👍 Syncs well with other apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking and distance recording
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤖 Poor voice assistant quality

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Inaccurate pace and distance reporting
- App freezing and crashing during use
- Syncing issues between phone and watch
- Phantom workouts being recorded

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve interval training functionality
- Allow more customization of audio prompts
- Enhance route planning and mapping capabilities
- Improve syncing between phone and watch


### Running App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-app-run-tracker/id1453356724)

Track your runs with GPS, monitor key stats like distance, speed, and calories burned, and analyze your performance with detailed graphs. Offers personalized training plans and audio feedback to help you achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS route mapping, Detailed run statistics analysis, Personalized training plans, Audio feedback from voice coach, Performance comparison graphs, Sync with Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy for beginners
- 👍 Keeps users on track
- 👍 Great for running/jogging/walking
- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Motivates users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
- 🐛 Crashes/stops working during runs
- 🐛 Doesn't work in background/when screen is off

**Reported bugs**

- Reporting issue interface not working
- Inconsistent distance tracking (miles vs. km)

**Requested features**

- Pair with Apple Watch
- Review app UI and metrics display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map My Run GPS Running Tracker free?

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Running App free?

Running App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Map My Run GPS Running Tracker or Running App?

Running App is rated higher. Map My Run GPS Running Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 752K ratings, while Running App averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Map My Run GPS Running Tracker or Running App have ads?

Both Map My Run GPS Running Tracker and Running App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Map My Run GPS Running Tracker or Running App?

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Running App every 3 months. Most recently, Map My Run GPS Running Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Running App on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*