FTC Tracker vs FTRunner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FTC Tracker
This app provides comprehensive information for FIRST Tech Challenge participants and fans. Track events, view team rankings, analyze match scores, and utilize scouting tools to record observations and strategies. Customize your experience with themes and switch between seasons effortlessly.
- Event tracking
- Team exploration
- Live rankings and scores
- Advancement tab
- Detailed score breakdowns
- Scouting tools
- Customizable themes
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Stay connected to the world of FTC with FTC Tracker — the all-in-one app for teams, scouts, and fans of the FIRST Tech Challenge. Track events, explore teams, and stay up to date with live rankings and match results — all in one place. See which teams are advancing to the playoffs with the new Advancement tab, and analyze match performance with detailed score breakdowns. With a modern SwiftUI design and smooth performance, FTC Tracker makes it easy to find precisely what you need fast. Utilize the built-in scouting tools to jot down notes, record match observations, and keep track of standout robots and effective strategies. Customize your experience with light or dark themes, and switch between FTC seasons instantly. Whether you're preparing for your next competition or just exploring the community, FTC Tracker keeps you informed, organized, and ready for the next match. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
FTRunner
This app provides comprehensive statistics and live tracking for FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) events and teams. Access team rankings, match history, OPR, and real-time event updates directly on your lock screen. It's designed for easy use at events with offline capabilities and a dark interface.
- Team stats, rankings, and match history
- Live event tracking with Lock Screen updates
- Real-time scores and rankings
- Offline access with cached data
- Dark interface for event readability
- Search for teams and events
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Stay on top of every FTC match with FTRunner - the ultimate companion app for FIRST Tech Challenge teams, mentors, and fans. TEAM STATS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Browse any FTC team's stats, rankings, and match history • Track OPR, win rates, and performance trends • Set your home team for quick access to what matters most LIVE EVENT TRACKING • Follow events in real-time with Live Activities on your Lock Screen • See match schedules, scores, and rankings as they happen • Know exactly when your team plays next - never miss a match COMPREHENSIVE EVENT DATA • Browse events by region and season • View full match schedules with alliance breakdowns • Check rankings and elimination brackets • See which teams are competing at any event BUILT FOR THE PIT • Works offline with cached data • Clean, dark interface that's easy to read at events • Quick search to find any team or event instantly POWERED BY OFFICIAL DATA • Real-time data from the official FIRST API • Additional stats and insights from FTC Scout Whether you're scouting opponents, tracking your team's progress, or just following the action from home, FTRunner keeps you connected to everything FTC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: FTRunner at free against FTC Tracker's freemium. FTRunner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). FTC Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FTC Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and FTRunner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FTRunner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTC Tracker has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FTC Tracker ships an update every 9 days, FTRunner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FTC Tracker | FTRunner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacob Lerner | MATTHEW GOLDBERG |
Customer experience
FTC Tracker
FTRunner
In-app purchases
FTC Tracker
- FTC Tracker Pro$3.991 Month
FTRunner
- FTRunner Supporter$4.99
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