# PBRoad vs CalPets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CalPets at 100% against PBRoad's 50%. CalPets also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). PBRoad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PBRoad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CalPets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CalPets holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalPets has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PBRoad's written reviews are positive against 100% of CalPets's.

PBRoad ships an update every 3 days, CalPets every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PBRoad | CalPets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbroad-running-tracker/id6526467387/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calpets-walking-virtual-pet/id6720723608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 78 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [怀国 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/370391441) | [Liang Xu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234065905) |

## What reviewers say

### PBRoad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbroad-running-tracker/id6526467387)

This app is designed for marathon runners to meticulously record their race journeys. It allows for the import of race track files, automatic recognition of race certificates, and showcases finisher medals and bibs. Analyze your performance and track your progress towards achieving personal bests and completing major marathons.

**Highlights:** Race track file import, Automatic certificate recognition, Finisher medal and bib showcase, Performance data analysis, Personal Best (PB) tracking, World Marathon Majors tracking, Runner's Passport feature

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $6.99 | per year |
| PBRoad Pro Runner | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### CalPets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calpets-walking-virtual-pet/id6720723608)

This app transforms your daily steps into an engaging adventure with a virtual pet. Help your pet grow from an egg, discover its personality, and collect rewards through weekly rituals and monthly themed seasons. It makes everyday activity feel rewarding and encourages consistent progress.

**Highlights:** Step tracking for pet growth, Customizable daily goals, Pet interaction and personality discovery, Monthly themed seasons and rewards, Customizable pet world, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CalPets Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| CalPets Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| CalPets Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PBRoad free?

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

### Is CalPets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PBRoad or CalPets?

CalPets is rated higher. PBRoad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CalPets averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do PBRoad or CalPets have ads?

Neither PBRoad nor CalPets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PBRoad or CalPets?

PBRoad ships an update every 3 days, and CalPets every 5 days. Most recently, PBRoad was updated on October 30, 2026 and CalPets on November 4, 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.*