# Map My Run GPS Running Tracker vs ASICS Runkeeper

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker and ASICS Runkeeper are too close to call on the numbers: across 11 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Map My Run GPS Running Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and ASICS Runkeeper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.8 for ASICS Runkeeper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 752K and 379K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Map My Run GPS Running Tracker's written reviews are positive against 74% of ASICS Runkeeper's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Run GPS Running Tracker | ASICS Runkeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (752K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-run-gps-running-tracker/id291890420/reviews) | [4.8 (379K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asics-runkeeperrun-tracker/id300235330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **752K** | 379K |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **74.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | #153 |
| Size | 168 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) | [ASICS Runner App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300226026) |

## 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


### ASICS Runkeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asics-runkeeperrun-tracker/id300235330)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your runs, set personalized goals, and follow guided workouts to improve your fitness. This app offers GPS tracking for various activities, progress monitoring, and motivational features to help you achieve your running ambitions.

**Highlights:** GPS activity tracking, Personalized training plans, Audio-guided workouts, Goal setting and progress monitoring, Integration with wearables and health apps, In-app challenges and rewards

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runkeeper Go Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Runkeeper Go Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Runkeeper Go Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Runkeeper Go Quarterly | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Runkeeper Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Runkeeper Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Runkeeper Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Runkeeper Go Yearly no trial | $39.99 | per year |
| RK Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Motivating and helpful
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Customizable features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS issues and inaccuracies
- 🐛 Syncing problems between devices
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Subscription model limits free features

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not recording properly
- Inconsistent distance and pace tracking
- Syncing issues between phone and watch
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add treadmill/indoor tracking option
- Improve training plan customization
- Enhance Apple Watch app functionality
- Provide more detailed analytics and insights
- Allow pausing/resuming of workouts


## 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 ASICS Runkeeper free?

ASICS Runkeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker and ASICS Runkeeper are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 752K and 379K ratings respectively.

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

Both Map My Run GPS Running Tracker and ASICS Runkeeper show ads.

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

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

### Which is more popular, Map My Run GPS Running Tracker or ASICS Runkeeper?

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker currently peaks at #82 in the App Store charts, and ASICS Runkeeper at #153. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*
