# Map My Run GPS Running Tracker vs Run Mapper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run Mapper at none against Map My Run GPS Running Tracker's 11. Run Mapper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). Map My Run GPS Running Tracker's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (755K vs 6). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. Run Mapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map My Run GPS Running Tracker has 755K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Map My Run GPS Running Tracker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Run Mapper's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Run GPS Running Tracker | Run Mapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (755K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-run-gps-running-tracker/id291890420/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-mapper/id1509120565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **755K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) | [Ethan Humphrey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521872505) |

## 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:** #108 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #127 Top Free · 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


### Run Mapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-mapper/id1509120565)

Record and visualize your running routes on a map. Track time and distance for each run, and automatically save start and end points. Name your runs for easy organization and review.

**Highlights:** Visualize runs on a map, Track run time and distance, Automatic start/end location saving, Name individual runs, Map thumbnails for quick review

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 Run Mapper free?

Run Mapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker is rated higher. Map My Run GPS Running Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 755K ratings, while Run Mapper averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

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

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker shows ads; Run Mapper does not.

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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.*