# RaceJoy vs runCLTrun

The clearest difference is review sentiment: runCLTrun at 100% against RaceJoy's 52%. runCLTrun also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RaceJoy's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 11) and chart position (#70 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RaceJoy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and runCLTrun sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

runCLTrun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaceJoy has 1.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of RaceJoy's written reviews are positive against 100% of runCLTrun's.

RaceJoy ships an update every 2 months, runCLTrun monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaceJoy | runCLTrun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racejoy/id596132953/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runcltrun/id1530125407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TriPerta LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596132956) | [Robert Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530125409) |

## What reviewers say

### RaceJoy

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

**Currently charting:** #70 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


### runCLTrun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runcltrun/id1530125407)

Discover local running routes, races, and stores in your community. Connect with local runners and find events. Support your local running scene.

**Highlights:** Local running routes, Local races information, Local running stores directory, Community events, Support local businesses

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Running Gel Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Running Shoe Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Race Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaceJoy free?

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

### Is runCLTrun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RaceJoy or runCLTrun?

runCLTrun is rated higher. RaceJoy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while runCLTrun averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do RaceJoy or runCLTrun have ads?

Neither RaceJoy nor runCLTrun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RaceJoy or runCLTrun?

RaceJoy ships an update every 2 months, and runCLTrun monthly. Most recently, RaceJoy was updated on October 15, 2026 and runCLTrun on October 2, 2026.

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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.*