# MCM Events vs THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App

The clearest difference is update cadence: THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App at every 2 weeks against MCM Events's every 9 months. MCM Events's advantage is ratings volume (842 vs 2) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 4.9 for MCM Events against 5.0 for THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MCM Events has 842 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MCM Events ships an update every 9 months, THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MCM Events | THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (842 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcm-events/id6467168326/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thompsons-gym-programs-app/id6478794458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **842** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 97.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dilltree Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/799017229) | [THOMPSON’s Gym LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733929586) |

## What reviewers say

### MCM Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcm-events/id6467168326)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Follow runners in real-time during multiple running events throughout the year. Access official results, event details, and interactive course maps for participants and spectators.

**Highlights:** Live runner tracking, Live leaderboards, Official results, Event information, Interactive course maps, Push notifications, Social sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great organization
- 👍 Helpful for spectators
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Accurate real-time tracking
- 👍 Useful information and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional tracking issues or lags
- 🔍 Desire for more directional assistance and mile markers
- 💡 Ability to send messages to runners
- 💡 Option to view finish line camera

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on open screen with broken 'OK' button
- Occasional tracking lags or inaccuracies

**Requested features**

- Ability to view spectator location on map
- Option to send messages to runners
- Finish line camera feed


### THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thompsons-gym-programs-app/id6478794458)

Access personalized weight training programs designed by a world champion powerlifter. Connect with a private lifting community for feedback and track your fitness data by syncing with HealthKit.

**Highlights:** Weight training programs for all levels, Developed by world champion Jennifer Thompson, Private lifting community access, Ask questions and post videos for feedback, HealthKit integration for fitness tracking, Track nutrition, steps, and bodyweight

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MCM Events free?

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

### Is THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App free?

THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MCM Events or THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App?

THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App is rated higher. MCM Events averages 4.9 out of 5 from 842 ratings, while THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MCM Events or THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App have ads?

Neither MCM Events nor THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MCM Events or THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App?

MCM Events ships an update every 9 months, and THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App every 2 weeks. Most recently, MCM Events was updated on October 27, 2026 and THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App on October 24, 2026.

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