MapRunA vs Eventcheck IO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapRunA
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MapRun enables a form of Orienteering that uses a SmartPhone or Watch App for punching and timing, avoiding the need to put out flags and units on the course. This saves time and effort for organisers, courses can be left open for extended periods of time, and instant feedback is provided with track, personal result and leaderboard results in the App.
Eventcheck IO
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The must have to compliment a mass participation sport event. Get event information to participants faster, use participant device tracking, custom interactive course maps, and much more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Eventcheck IO at every 4 weeks against MapRunA's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MapRunA ships an update every 9 months, Eventcheck IO every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on December 16, 2025 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapRunA | Eventcheck IO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PETER EFFENEY | BAILEY RANDAZZO |
In-app purchases
MapRunA
No in-app purchases
Eventcheck IO
No in-app purchases
