Comparison

Thru vs Murugan Arena

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Thru

Conquer legendary hiking trails virtually by tracking your real-world steps. Progress through illustrated landscapes, collect badges, and check in at landmarks on an interactive map. Every mile walked brings your virtual hiker closer to the finish line.

Highlights
  • Virtual thru-hiking expeditions
  • Real-world step tracking integration
  • Interactive progress map
  • Illustrated landscape representations
  • Trail badge collection
  • Landmark check-ins
Features
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Ever dreamed of completing a legendary thru hike? Now you can conquer epic trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, Grand Tour des Alpes, and more using nothing but your daily steps! Thru connects your real-world activity to a breathtaking virtual expedition. Whether you're walking the dog, running a marathon, or simply pacing around the office, every single mile moves your hiker further along the virtual trail. See your progress unfold on a beautifully designed, interactive map. As you clock the miles, you'll pass through illustrated representations of iconic landscapes. Stay motivated by collecting unique trail badges, checking in at landmarks, and watching your virtual self complete the journey.

About

Murugan Arena

Features
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Murugan Arena is our official member app. Sign in with your membership and bring your training, nutrition, progress and our gym community together in one place. TRAINING Follow the workout plan our trainers have set for you Log your sessions and keep a full training history Track your attendance every time you visit us NUTRITION See the diet plan we've assigned to you Log your meals and keep an eye on your daily nutrition PROGRESS Record your body measurements, weight and body fat over time Build streaks and keep your daily habits going Watch your progress build session by session COMMUNITY Share posts and photos with your fellow Murugan Arena members Comment on what others are working on Report or block anything you'd rather not see, and delete your own posts at any time SHOP Browse supplements and merchandise from our gym Keep track of your orders STAY IN THE LOOP Push notifications for our announcements, plan updates and reminders MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED This app is for our members only. You need an active Murugan Arena membership to sign in – we create your account at the gym, not inside the app. Our gym is already selected in this app, so there's no gym code to enter. YOUR DATA Your information stays with us. We don't sell your data, we don't track you across other apps or websites, and there's no advertising in the app. You can delete your account at any time from your profile, or at https://fitplex.cybx.live/delete-account/

Screenshots

Thru4 screens
Murugan Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

Thru and Murugan Arena are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Thru versus Murugan Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThruMurugan Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (131 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron La LauJoydeep Mondal

In-app purchases

None

Thru

No in-app purchases

None

Murugan Arena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thru free?
Thru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Murugan Arena free?
Murugan Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thru or Murugan Arena have ads?
Neither Thru nor Murugan Arena shows ads.

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