# Marathon's World vs Nearby Nirvana

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marathon's World at none against Nearby Nirvana's 15. Marathon's World also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nearby Nirvana sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Marathon's World asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Marathon's World against 5.0 for Nearby Nirvana. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Marathon's World ships an update weekly, Nearby Nirvana every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marathon's World | Nearby Nirvana |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathons-world/id541020865/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearby-nirvana/id6738653821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [iTravel Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/397881721) | [Haochi Chuang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781677073) |

## What reviewers say

### Marathon's World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathons-world/id541020865)

Connect with fellow runners, track your progress, and share your running experiences. This platform offers a personal space for journals, training logs, and real-time route mapping. Engage with a community of athletes by liking posts and leaving messages.

**Highlights:** Personal journals and progress tracking, Support for multiple training types, Real-time route mapping, Post immediate results and details, Upload and share photos, Community journal walls with likes and messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nearby Nirvana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearby-nirvana/id6738653821)

Discover and book local massage services, from parlors to freelance therapists. Browse reviews and photos to find the perfect relaxing experience. Easily search, save favorites, and log personal visit notes.

**Highlights:** Search nearby massage services, View user ratings and reviews, Save favorite vendors, Log personal visit notes, Verified vendor system, Map view for discovery

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business Basic Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| AdFree Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Business VIP Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Business Premium Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Business Baisc Annual Plan | $8.99 | per year |
| AdFree Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| VIP Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Business VIP Monthly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Business Premium Annual Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Pinned Ad for 7 Days | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pinned Ad Promo 30 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pinned Ad for 90 Days | $79.99 | one-time |
| Pinned Ad Promo 180 Days | $129.99 | one-time |
| Pinned Ad Promo 365 Days | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marathon's World free?

Marathon's World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nearby Nirvana free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marathon's World or Nearby Nirvana?

Marathon's World and Nearby Nirvana are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Marathon's World or Nearby Nirvana have ads?

Nearby Nirvana shows ads; Marathon's World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Marathon's World or Nearby Nirvana?

Marathon's World ships an update weekly, and Nearby Nirvana every 6 days. Most recently, Marathon's World was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nearby Nirvana on October 18, 2026.

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