# RaceJoy vs Run Joy

The clearest difference is rating: RaceJoy at 3.9 against Run Joy's 1.0. RaceJoy also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 2) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). Run Joy's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RaceJoy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Run Joy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RaceJoy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaceJoy has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of RaceJoy's written reviews are positive against 85% of Run Joy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RaceJoy ships an update every 2 months, Run Joy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaceJoy | Run Joy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racejoy/id596132953/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-joy-running-tracker/id6738649450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TriPerta LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596132956) | [Alexander Senin](https://appshunter.io/developer/697788524) |

## What reviewers say

### RaceJoy

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

**Currently charting:** #32 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


### Run Joy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-joy-running-tracker/id6738649450)

This app helps you plan and track your running workouts to achieve your fitness goals. It offers personalized training plans, interval training support, and detailed analysis of your pace, distance, and calories burned. Ideal for both beginners and experienced runners preparing for races or maintaining fitness.

**Highlights:** GPS running tracker, Interval training support, Personalized training plans, Pace, distance, and calorie analysis, Half-Marathon preparation tools, Intuitive analytics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Run PRO for a Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Run PRO for a Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Tip developer | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaceJoy free?

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

### Is Run Joy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RaceJoy or Run Joy?

RaceJoy is rated higher. RaceJoy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Run Joy averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RaceJoy or Run Joy have ads?

Neither RaceJoy nor Run Joy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RaceJoy or Run Joy?

RaceJoy ships an update every 2 months, and Run Joy every 3 weeks. Most recently, RaceJoy was updated on October 15, 2026 and Run Joy on October 16, 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.*