Map My Run GPS Running Tracker vs RaceJoy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
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.
- 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
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Map My Run: Your Ultimate Running Tracker App, Built for All Runners Take your running to the next level with the most complete Running Tracker app. Whether you're a beginner starting your first jog or an experienced athlete preparing for a marathon, this Running Tracker gives you the tools to hit your goals. Log every run, get customizable Training Plans, and real-time stats across outdoor runs, treadmill workouts, and everything in between. With personalized coaching tips and community motivation, this isn’t just another running app, it’s your all-in-one Running Tracker. Now with Form Coaching tips for Garmin users to improve your form and performance. TRUSTED BY 100M+ RUNNERS WORLDWIDE - Named Top 10 Apps for Runners – The Guardian - Featured in NY Times, TIME, Wired & TechCrunch - Voted Best Running App Readers' Choice on About.com TRACK, MAP & IMPROVE EVERY RUN - Use GPS to track running distance, pace, elevation, and calories - Works as a mile tracker, jogging tracker, and treadmill tracker - Track 600+ activities including walking, cycling, yoga, gym, and more - Accurate indoor stats with step-counting and treadmill tracking with cadence updates - Get audio feedback in real-time: distance, duration, pace, and heart rate - Save routes and discover new places to run nearby or while traveling Whether you're indoors or out, the Running Tracker app gives you full control of your stats. PERSONALIZED TRAINING PLANS FOR EVERY RUNNER Train with purpose using expert-backed plans: - Adaptive coaching for 5K runners, 10K runners, half marathon training, and full marathon training - Set custom goals with your personal run trainer - Real-time feedback to help improve endurance and performance - Ideal for structured interval running and pace control - Whether it's weight loss, speed, or distance, this Run Tracker adapts to your goal Let your iPhone become your personal running coach and training partner. SEAMLESS DEVICE SYNC & WEARABLE SUPPORT - Sync your Running Tracker with Garmin, Apple Watch, and other wearables - Connect Bluetooth devices and HR monitors - Monitor your progress across apps like Apple Health - Perfect for both outdoor training and indoor treadmill workouts This Running Tracker works wherever and however you train. MOTIVATION THROUGH COMMUNITY & CHALLENGES - Find friends & join a global community of runners and share your progress - Compete in virtual challenges, earn achievements, and share workouts on your favorite social networks. - Use Live Tracking so friends can follow your run in real time and keep you safe. - Follow other runners, get inspired, and celebrate milestones Whether you’re a solo runner or part of a team, the Running Tracker community keeps you moving. RUN LIKE A PRO WITH MVP PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade your Map My Run: Running Tracker to MVP and Unlock the best tools to turn your goals into achievable plans: - Use Live Tracking to give loved ones peace of mind -- Our safety feature can share your real-time run location with a secure list of family and friends. - Execute Run Training Plans and reach weight loss or distance goals with personalized plans that adapt dynamically to your fitness level as you improve. - Real-time Run Tracker that monitors and analyzes heart rate zones to adjust your training based on goals. - Set a goal for your run and stay on track with audio coach updates, including pace, cadence, distance, duration, calories, and more. Note: Continued GPS use in background may reduce battery life. Download the most complete Running Tracker today — your personal runner app, jog partner, distance tracker, and running coach all in one. From treadmill tracking to outdoor run training, this is the only app you'll ever need. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
RaceJoy
Enhance your race day experience with real-time GPS tracking, progress alerts, and motivational cheers for participants and spectators. Offers live tracking for events and training, with features like progress updates and photo sharing.
- Live GPS phone tracking
- Send-a-Cheer motivational audio
- NearMe participant alerts
- MeetUp tool for location sharing
- Automatic progress postings
- Scored race results
- Official race photos
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RaceJoy is created specifically for running, cycling and triathlon events with a focus on the participant and spectator experience. Features vary by event and include live phone tracking, progress alerts, results, race information, photos, Send-a-Cheer and much more! There are two distinct experiences in RaceJoy: -Featured Events -Training Days Featured Events (shown with the Event Logo): These are events that have contracted with RaceJoy to provide a premium experience for participants and spectators. Features are free and provided by the event or sponsor(s). Features included: -Live GPS, phone tracking on the course map. -Send-a-Cheer! (fun motivational audio clips). -NearMe alerts (spectators and waiting relay teams get an alert when a participant is drawing near). -MeetUp tool for seeing where you are in relation to a participant. -Automatic Progress Postings to Twitter (with your approval, of course!). The following features may be provided by the event: -Scored Race Results within moments of crossing the finish line. -Essential race information like schedules, FAQs, race news, and more. -Your official race photos. -Optional Tracking with Progress Alerts: Some events offer BIBTAG tracking in addition to PhoneTrak. For these events there is no need to carry your phone as this is based on the participant’s BIB/chip as they cross over timing points on the course. Training Days This area enables athletes to have their friends and family track their progress live on a map and send motivational cheers during long training runs or rides. All PhoneTrak features are available in Training Days, along with special motivational cheers to help you through those tough moments. Training Days is a free always available area for your long training days. Based on our privacy policy you must setup a special tracking ID (PIN) with profile name and provide that to friends and family tracking you on your Training Days. Add a Race? If you would like a race to offer the full featured experience with official race progress alerts and results, please let the race director know about RaceJoy. Battery Usage RaceJoy’s live phone tracking feature is ONLY activated during the hours of the event. When using Training Days, the athlete turns on/off tracking as needed. Use of this GPS technology running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. You may disable this under settings at anytime during the event to conserve battery life if needed. Feedback and Support We hope you enjoy using RaceJoy! Please share your experience in the App store to encourage others to try it out. If you have had any issues, or have feedback or ideas, please help us to improve the experience by contacting us at support@racejoy.com. RaceJoy is created by a small family business and is dedicated to changing the race experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Map My Run GPS Running Tracker at 4.8 against RaceJoy's 3.9. Map My Run GPS Running Tracker also leads on ratings volume (756K vs 1.6K) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). RaceJoy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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. Map My Run GPS Running Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and RaceJoy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map My Run GPS Running Tracker has 756K ratings behind it against 1.6K, 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 52% of RaceJoy's.
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, RaceJoy every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Map My Run GPS Running Tracker | RaceJoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (756K ratings) — better | 3.9 (1.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews — better | 52.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 756K — better | 1.6K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #108 — better | #200 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Outside Television Inc | TriPerta LLC |
Customer experience
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
RaceJoy
User reviews
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
From 756K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 🚀 Great motivator
- 💡 Useful challenges and social features
- 🚀 Helpful voice prompts
- 👍 Syncs well with other apps
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking and distance recording
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤖 Poor voice assistant quality
RaceJoy
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great for tracking runners and spectators
- 🚀 Accurate mile updates and estimated finish times
- 💡 Ability to send audible cheers to runners
- 🤝 Helpful for virtual and in-person races
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable tracking
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🤔 Unintuitive and confusing interface
- 🙅♀️ Requires runners to have the app and phone
Bugs and requests
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
RaceJoy
Reported bugs
4 issues- Tracking stops working mid-race
- App crashes frequently
- Inaccurate distance and pace tracking
- Notifications and updates delayed or not received
Requested features
4 requests- Automatic start/stop tracking
- Ability to view cheers after the race
- Integration with other fitness apps and devices
- More customization options for spectators
In-app purchases
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
- Monthly MVP2 variants$7.991 Month
- Monthly MVP$9.991 Month
- Monthly MVP14 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- One Year of MVP with 30% off14 Days trial$27.991 Year
- Annual MVP$29.991 Year
- Annual MVP14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Annual MVP14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Annual MVP$39.991 Year
- Annual MVP$49.991 Year
- Annual MVP$59.991 Year
RaceJoy
- RaceJoy Phone Fun-Tracking$0.99
- RaceJoy Phone Fun-26.2 with DONNA$0.99
- RaceJoy Phone Fun-Cherry Blossom$0.99
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- RaceJoy Phone Fun-Pittsburgh Marathon$0.99
- RaceJoy Phone Fun-Glass City Marathon$0.99
- RaceJoy PhoneTrak-Vermont City Marathon$0.99
- PhoneTrak-Glass City Marathon$0.99
- PhoneTrak-Zions Bank Ogden Marathon$0.99
- PhoneTrak-Kentucky Derby Marathon Festival$0.99
- PhoneTrak-Burning River$0.99
Questions
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