# Rival vs CakeWalkRun

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rival at 25 against CakeWalkRun's 1. CakeWalkRun's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rival against 5.0 for CakeWalkRun. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rival has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rival ships an update every 2 days, CakeWalkRun every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rival | CakeWalkRun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rival-compete-with-friends/id6464426060/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cakewalkrun/id6749461260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sako Hovaguimian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396172783) | [Tim Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/318489871) |

## What reviewers say

### Rival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rival-compete-with-friends/id6464426060)

Create and join fitness challenges with friends. Compete in team or individual modes, track progress with real-time notifications, and share workout proof. Visualize your journey with easy-to-understand charts.

**Highlights:** Create custom fitness challenges, Invite friends to compete, Team or individual game modes, Real-time progress notifications, Workout proof uploads, Progress tracking charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CakeWalkRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cakewalkrun/id6749461260)

This fitness app helps you track walks, runs, hikes, and rides. It motivates you to achieve personal records with detailed stats and a supportive community. Follow training plans and celebrate every milestone.

**Highlights:** GPS workout tracking, Apple Health import, Personal record tracking, Training plan guidance, Community leaderboards, PR badge achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rival free?

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

### Is CakeWalkRun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rival or CakeWalkRun?

CakeWalkRun is rated higher. Rival averages 5.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while CakeWalkRun averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rival or CakeWalkRun have ads?

Neither Rival nor CakeWalkRun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rival or CakeWalkRun?

Rival ships an update every 2 days, and CakeWalkRun every 4 days. Most recently, Rival was updated on November 3, 2026 and CakeWalkRun on October 30, 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.*