# MapRunA vs Golf Scout

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapRunA at none against Golf Scout's 3. MapRunA also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Golf Scout's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Scout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MapRunA asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapRunA ships an update every 9 months, Golf Scout every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapRunA | Golf Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PETER EFFENEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070027012) | [Gruffydd Johnston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651486785) |

## What reviewers say

### MapRunA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapruna/id6448613879)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Golf Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-scout-rangefinder/id6720764908)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golf Scout Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Golf Scout Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapRunA free?

MapRunA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Golf Scout free?

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

### Do MapRunA or Golf Scout have ads?

Neither MapRunA nor Golf Scout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapRunA or Golf Scout?

MapRunA ships an update every 9 months, and Golf Scout every 9 days. Most recently, MapRunA was updated on October 10, 2026 and Golf Scout on October 10, 2026.

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