# Runner vs ARC Intel

The clearest difference is rating: ARC Intel at 5.0 against Runner's 3.2. Runner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ARC Intel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 5 respectively.

Runner ships an update every 3 days, ARC Intel every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runner | ARC Intel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-marathon-map/id6756598848/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-intel-a-raiders-database/id6757174518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Colby Maloy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438078477) | [GTechnologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813624050) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ARC Intel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-intel-a-raiders-database/id6757174518)

This companion app provides comprehensive data for ARC Raiders, including detailed item stats, crafting recipes, enemy weaknesses, and maps. Plan loadouts, track progress, and find materials quickly during gameplay.

**Highlights:** Item database with 550+ entries, Loadout builder and planner, Progress tracking for quests and blueprints, Enemy weakness and loot drop information, Interactive zoomable loot maps, Trader inventories and workshop recipes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runner free?

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

### Is ARC Intel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Runner or ARC Intel?

ARC Intel is rated higher. Runner averages 3.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while ARC Intel averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Runner or ARC Intel have ads?

ARC Intel shows ads; Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Runner or ARC Intel?

Runner ships an update every 3 days, and ARC Intel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Runner was updated on September 18, 2026 and ARC Intel on June 9, 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.*