# ChiMarathon vs IRONMAN Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IRONMAN Tracker at 96% against ChiMarathon's 33%. IRONMAN Tracker also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 4). ChiMarathon's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

IRONMAN Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IRONMAN Tracker has 8.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ChiMarathon's written reviews are positive against 96% of IRONMAN Tracker's.

ChiMarathon ships an update every 2 weeks, IRONMAN Tracker every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChiMarathon | IRONMAN Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimarathon/id718145625/reviews) | **[4.9 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironman-tracker/id1183983404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 112 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tata Consultancy Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/467615204) | [Dilltree Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/799017229) |

## What reviewers say

### ChiMarathon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimarathon/id718145625)

Prepare for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with this comprehensive resource. Track runners live, view athlete profiles, and access real-time weather and course maps. Spectators can send digital cheers to be displayed on the course.

**Highlights:** Live runner tracking, Athlete profiles, Live broadcast streaming, Real-time weather, Interactive course map, Digital cheer submission

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for tracking runners
- 👍 Works well in the UK
- 👍 Able to track runner entire time
- 👍 Loved tracking friends
- 👍 Very useful for watching friend run

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Map tracker not spectator-geared
- 🐛 Mile markers inconsistent
- 🐛 Map shows water stations for runners
- 🐛 Units displayed incorrectly (miles vs km)
- 🐛 App doesn't update times

**Reported bugs**

- Mile markers inconsistent
- Map shows water stations for runners
- Units displayed incorrectly (miles vs km)
- App doesn't update times
- Links in map don't work

**Requested features**

- Geared towards spectators for map tracking
- Display mile markers clearly
- Option to switch between miles and kilometers
- Update app design to be more modern
- Real-time updates and alerts for runners


### IRONMAN Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironman-tracker/id1183983404)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Follow your favorite athletes in real-time during select IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events. Spectators can view live results, track progress on course maps, and receive important event updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time athlete tracking, Live course maps, Track multiple athletes, Push notifications for progress, Event information and updates, Social media sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Ease of use
- 🚀 Real-time tracking
- 💡 Detailed stats and notifications
- 🚀 Accurate updates
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🗺️ Inaccurate map positioning
- 🕰️ Time delays in updates

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistencies in leaderboard display
- Difficulty disabling event notifications

**Requested features**

- Add option to view individual event distances (swim, bike, run) separately
- Improve map functionality to show street names and course layout
- Implement a 'you are here' indicator on the map
- Add live video feed of finish line
- Allow users to post encouragement to athletes during the race


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChiMarathon free?

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

### Is IRONMAN Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChiMarathon or IRONMAN Tracker?

IRONMAN Tracker is rated higher. ChiMarathon averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while IRONMAN Tracker averages 4.9 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do ChiMarathon or IRONMAN Tracker have ads?

Neither ChiMarathon nor IRONMAN Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChiMarathon or IRONMAN Tracker?

ChiMarathon ships an update every 2 weeks, and IRONMAN Tracker every 6 months. Most recently, ChiMarathon was updated on October 16, 2026 and IRONMAN Tracker on October 20, 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.*