# ChiMarathon vs RUNFARUSA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RUNFARUSA at 98% against ChiMarathon's 33%. RUNFARUSA also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (544 vs 4). ChiMarathon's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 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.

RUNFARUSA holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUNFARUSA has 544 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 98% of RUNFARUSA's.

ChiMarathon ships an update every 2 weeks, RUNFARUSA every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChiMarathon | RUNFARUSA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimarathon/id718145625/reviews) | **[4.9 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runfarusa/id1451882736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **544** |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | **97.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #178 | **#78** |
| 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)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

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


### RUNFARUSA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runfarusa/id1451882736)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Follow live race results and track participants in real-time. Get instant scoring, leaderboards, and split notifications for premiere events. Features include interactive maps and remote GPS tracking.

**Highlights:** Real-Time Scoring & Results, Live Leaderboards, Real-Time Splits Notifications, Interactive Multi-Course Map Creator, Live Map Tracking, Real-Time Remote Racing®

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate real-time tracking
- 💡 Helpful for spectators
- 🎉 Enhances the race experience
- ⭐ Fantastic app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🗺️ Limited map functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezing or loading issues
- Inconsistent tracking accuracy

**Requested features**

- Live video feed at finish line
- More detailed course information
- Integration with other race apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChiMarathon free?

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

### Is RUNFARUSA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChiMarathon or RUNFARUSA?

RUNFARUSA is rated higher. ChiMarathon averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while RUNFARUSA averages 4.9 from 544 ratings.

### Do ChiMarathon or RUNFARUSA have ads?

Neither ChiMarathon nor RUNFARUSA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChiMarathon or RUNFARUSA?

ChiMarathon ships an update every 2 weeks, and RUNFARUSA every 15 months. Most recently, ChiMarathon was updated on October 16, 2026 and RUNFARUSA on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ChiMarathon or RUNFARUSA?

ChiMarathon currently peaks at #178 in the App Store charts, and RUNFARUSA at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*