Trace Run vs JUPA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Trace Run
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Trace Run brings your GPX route files to life with real-time 3D map simulation. Key Features: Real-time 3D Simulation Import GPX files and replay your running routes on a 3D map in real time. Choose from 5 HUD skins: Supercar, Cyberpunk, PixelRetro, Minimalist, and F1 Telemetry. Ghost Race Race against your past self. Compare split-by-split pace, detect overtakes, and see win/loss results to track your progress. Photo Card & Video Export Turn your running stats into beautiful photo cards with 8 layouts. Export videos in Story (9:16) or Square (1:1) format. Customize text size, color, and overlay opacity. Multi-Language & Unit Support Available in English, Korean, and Japanese. Switch between metric (km) and imperial (mi) units anytime. More - Apple Health integration - iPad support - Offline map support - Fully on-device processing, no server required
JUPA
This app helps you build habits by connecting with friends. When you're struggling, send a signal to your friends who can send personalized encouragement. Track habits you want to do or avoid, all within a gamified interface.
- Habit tracking for doing and avoiding
- Friend-based encouragement system
- Gamified interface with progress tracking
- Home screen widgets for quick access
- Unlimited habits with Pro version
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Tune in with your friends ā and see your goals through. Habits are hard alone. With friends, they get easier. JUPA lets your friends know the moment you're about to give up, and gets you through it with their cheers. Now every challenge also has a pet you raise together. ā Every habit is a challenge Create a challenge and invite friends with a link. Starting solo is fine ā friends can join anytime. Home shows your pet and one line: how many of you did it today. ā One pet per challenge, raised together Pick a pet when you create a challenge. Everyone in it raises the same pet. Ā· It eats as much as your group did today Ā· It starts as an egg and grows: cracked egg, baby, kid, grown Ā· How you raised it decides how it grows up: Steady, Comeback, or Easygoing Ā· Skip two days and it wilts ā feed it again and it recovers Ā· Pets from finished challenges stay in your Collection on the Me tab ā About to slip? Send an SOS "I really don't feel like working out today." "I want a late-night snack." Right then, press and hold the button, then let go. An SOS goes out to the friends in your challenge. ā Your friends cheer you on Friends pick one of the cheer messages you set up in advance and send it. Not generic comfort from strangers ā the exact words you wanted to hear, right when you need them. ā Two modes: Do and Abstain Ā· Do ā habits to get done: working out, studying, reading Ā· Abstain ā habits to resist: drinking, smoking, late-night snacks ā A tiny device in your hand JUPA looks like a little handheld game. Press the button and your 16Ć16 pixel pet reacts. Every day you keep at it fills your stamp card. ā Home screen widget See your pet and today's meals at a glance, and check in without opening the app. ā JUPA Pro Ā· Create as many challenges as you like (free: 1 active challenge you created ā joining friends' challenges is always free) Ā· Unlock all 12 pets (free: Antenna Jelly only ā you can always raise the pet in a friend's challenge, no Pro needed) Ā· One-time purchase. Not a subscription. No chat. No likes. No strangers. A few friends, a few buttons, and one pet. That's all it takes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trace Run at none against JUPA's 1. JUPA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. JUPA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trace Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
Trace Run ships an update every 6 days, JUPA every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trace Run | JUPA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | ā | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Monetization | ā | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hyunjin lee | 037 |
In-app purchases
Trace Run
No in-app purchases
JUPA
- 주ķ ķė”$2.99









