# Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 vs Runner

The clearest difference is rating: Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 at 4.7 against Runner's 3.2. Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 57%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Runner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 has 103 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Skill Tree for Borderlands 4's written reviews are positive against 57% of Runner's.

Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 ships an update every 11 days, Runner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 | Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skill-tree-for-borderlands-4/id6751057067/reviews)** | [3.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-marathon-map/id6756598848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gnejs Development AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/565996434) | [Colby Maloy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438078477) |

## What reviewers say

### Skill Tree for Borderlands 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skill-tree-for-borderlands-4/id6751057067)

Plan and save custom character builds for the latest installment of a popular action RPG. Explore detailed skill descriptions, create unique combinations of abilities, and share your strategies with others. Perfect for dedicated players who want to optimize their gameplay.

**Highlights:** View and explore all Vault Hunter skill trees, Detailed skill descriptions and stat bonuses, Create and save custom character builds, Share builds with other players, Add notes and custom class mod ranks, Remote updates for skill information

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eternal Supporter | $24.99 | 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 Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 free?

Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 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, Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 or Runner?

Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 is rated higher. Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Runner averages 3.2 from 19 ratings.

### Do Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 or Runner have ads?

Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 shows ads; Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 or Runner?

Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 ships an update every 11 days, and Runner every 3 days. Most recently, Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Runner on September 18, 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.*