# MapStride vs Runvault

The clearest difference is rating: MapStride at 5.0 against Runvault's 1.0. MapStride also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (27 vs 1). Runvault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapStride sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Runvault asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapStride holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapStride has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapStride | Runvault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapstride-run-and-walk-tracker/id6766223792/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runvault-run-and-walk-tracker/id6783263290/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 102 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARTEVUS TECHNOLOGIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896242157) | [Ferran Espuna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608027657) |

## What reviewers say

### MapStride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapstride-run-and-walk-tracker/id6766223792)

Track your runs, walks, and cycling routes with live GPS mapping. Monitor distance, speed, pace, steps, and calories burned. Review your progress and workout history with a clean, ad-free interface.

**Highlights:** Live GPS route tracking, Real-time workout statistics, Distance, speed, and pace measurement, Calorie burn calculation, Weekly progress dashboard, Workout history log

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support MapStride $1.99 | $2.00 | one-time |
| Support MapStride $4.99 | $5.00 | one-time |
| Support MapStride $7.99 | $8.00 | one-time |


### Runvault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runvault-run-and-walk-tracker/id6783263290)

This app is a private, offline-first GPS tracker for running and walking. It records your route, distance, pace, and splits with spoken cues, and allows manual entry. It includes a beginner 5K training plan and goal tracking, keeping all your data locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Private, offline-first GPS tracking, Real-time route map and stats, Automatic per-km/mile splits with voice cues, Manual run entry for treadmill or missed sessions, Beginner 8-week couch to 5K plan, Goal setting and race countdown, Personal bests, achievements, and consistency heatmap

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapStride free?

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

### Is Runvault free?

Runvault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MapStride or Runvault?

MapStride is rated higher. MapStride averages 5.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Runvault averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MapStride or Runvault have ads?

Runvault shows ads; MapStride does not.

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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.*