# RA Tracker vs Ashenmarch

The clearest difference is rating: Ashenmarch at 5.0 against RA Tracker's 4.5. Ashenmarch also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). RA Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RA Tracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Ashenmarch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ashenmarch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RA Tracker has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of RA Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ashenmarch's.

RA Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Ashenmarch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RA Tracker | Ashenmarch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashenmarch-walk-run-conquer/id6784425372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [iOSLife](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700358475) | [CunningPlay, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784425374) |

## What reviewers say

### RA Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916)

This native iOS app allows users to view and track their RetroAchievements.org account. It provides detailed insights into game completion, earned awards, and recent achievements, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Track completion progress, View game awards, See recently earned achievements, Discover users with specific achievements, Get Achievement of the Week notifications, View user leaderboards, Manage game backlog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Out of this World Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best RA app found
- 👍 Nice UI and design
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Great for tracking progress
- 👍 Good for finding new games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing achievement status flags
- 🐛 Inconsistent 'recently played' games
- 🐛 Ugly AI generated icons
- 🐛 Profile pictures don't update
- 🐛 Sorting options don't work

**Reported bugs**

- Achievement status flags removed from list
- Profile pictures not updating
- Sorting options for achievements not working
- App hangs upon opening occasionally
- Games show as 'Mock Title'/'Mock Console'

**Requested features**

- Show missable/progression/win condition flags on list
- Show time played per game
- Show beaten/mastered status next to games
- Add iPad support
- Search for other games and add to watch/want to play lists


### Ashenmarch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashenmarch-walk-run-conquer/id6784425372)

Turn your real-world runs into territorial conquests. Claim land, build your noble house, and engage in strategic warfare against rivals. Track your progress and rise through the ranks in a persistent, evolving game world.

**Highlights:** Claim real-world land by running, Found and build a noble house, Live war-map with distance tracking, Import runs from Strava, Apple Health, Garmin, Personal bests are rewarded equally, Wage war, lay siege, and plunder, Permanent rank and conquest history

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ashenmarch Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Ashenmarch Membership | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RA Tracker free?

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

### Is Ashenmarch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RA Tracker or Ashenmarch?

Ashenmarch is rated higher. RA Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Ashenmarch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RA Tracker or Ashenmarch have ads?

Neither RA Tracker nor Ashenmarch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RA Tracker or Ashenmarch?

RA Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ashenmarch every 5 days. Most recently, RA Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ashenmarch on October 19, 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.*