# PalMap vs Runner

The clearest difference is rating: PalMap at 4.8 against Runner's 3.2. PalMap also leads on ratings volume (236 vs 19). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PalMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Runner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PalMap holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PalMap has 236 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of PalMap's written reviews are positive against 57% of Runner's.

PalMap ships an update every 4 days, Runner every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PalMap | Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palmap-find-and-explore-pals/id6476887925/reviews)** | [3.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-marathon-map/id6756598848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **236** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pibardos LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552646666) | [Colby Maloy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438078477) |

## What reviewers say

### PalMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palmap-find-and-explore-pals/id6476887925)

Navigate the world of Palworld with this interactive map guide. Discover collectibles, hidden Pal locations, and treasures. Find bosses, resources, and fast travel points to enhance your gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive Palworld map, Collectible locations, Hidden Pal spawn points, Boss and treasure locations, Fast travel points, Resource and merchant markers, Map filtering

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pal Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-marathon-map/id6756598848)

This companion app for Marathon provides players with interactive maps, item databases, and guides to enhance their gameplay. It aims to consolidate information typically found on Google and YouTube, saving players time.

**Highlights:** Interactive maps, Category filtering, Detailed locations, Beginner and expert guides, Runner shells, Item database, Quest information

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runner01 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Runner Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PalMap free?

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

### Is Runner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PalMap or Runner?

PalMap is rated higher. PalMap averages 4.8 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Runner averages 3.2 from 19 ratings.

### Do PalMap or Runner have ads?

Neither PalMap nor Runner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PalMap or Runner?

PalMap ships an update every 4 days, and Runner every 3 days. Most recently, PalMap was updated on October 21, 2026 and Runner on October 21, 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.*