# Map My Run GPS Running Tracker vs RaceJoy

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 (fortnightly 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.

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 fortnightly, RaceJoy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Run GPS Running Tracker | RaceJoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (756K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-run-gps-running-tracker/id291890420/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racejoy/id596132953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **756K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 52.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | #200 |
| Size | 168 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) | [TriPerta LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596132956) |

## 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 Free · Health & Fitness, #124 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


### RaceJoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racejoy/id596132953)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-Tracking | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-26.2 with DONNA | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-Cherry Blossom | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-Pittsburgh Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-Glass City Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy PhoneTrak-Vermont City Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| PhoneTrak-Glass City Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| PhoneTrak-Zions Bank Ogden Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| PhoneTrak-Kentucky Derby Marathon Festival | $0.99 | one-time |
| PhoneTrak-Burning River | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable tracking
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🤔 Unintuitive and confusing interface
- 🙅‍♀️ Requires runners to have the app and phone

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking stops working mid-race
- App crashes frequently
- Inaccurate distance and pace tracking
- Notifications and updates delayed or not received

**Requested features**

- Automatic start/stop tracking
- Ability to view cheers after the race
- Integration with other fitness apps and devices
- More customization options for spectators


## 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 RaceJoy free?

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

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

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker is rated higher. Map My Run GPS Running Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 756K ratings, while RaceJoy averages 3.9 from 1.6K ratings.

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

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

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

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and RaceJoy every 2 months. Most recently, Map My Run GPS Running Tracker was updated on October 21, 2026 and RaceJoy on October 20, 2026.

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

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker currently peaks at #108 in the App Store charts, and RaceJoy at #200. 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.*