# Map My Tracks vs Glucomate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map My Tracks at 100% against Glucomate's 37%. Map My Tracks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Glucomate's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (161 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Glucomate is free to download; Map My Tracks costs $3.99 up front. Map My Tracks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Glucomate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Map My Tracks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glucomate has 161 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Map My Tracks's written reviews are positive against 37% of Glucomate's.

Map My Tracks ships an update every 2 months, Glucomate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Tracks | Glucomate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-run-tracker-pro/id722126796/reviews)** | [4.3 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucomate-blood-sugar-tracker/id1574243765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **161** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinderhouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/347858533) | [Harbour City Software Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/548893440) |

## What reviewers say

### Map My Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-run-tracker-pro/id722126796)

This app provides detailed insights into your running performance, helping you understand training patterns, celebrate achievements, and improve your runs. It offers GPS tracking, personalized feedback, and goal setting to support your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** GPS run tracking, Personalized running coach feedback, Training consistency and performance trends, Route analysis, Goal setting and progress tracking, Live tracking and sharing, Connects with Garmin, Wahoo, Coros devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PLUS subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| PLUS subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Glucomate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glucomate-blood-sugar-tracker/id1574243765)

Log and visualize your blood glucose levels with elegant summaries and detailed charts. Integrate with HealthKit for seamless data import from monitoring devices. Review trends, compare with sleep and workouts, and gain insights into your health.

**Highlights:** Blood glucose logging, HealthKit integration, Interactive widgets, Apple Watch complications, Daily summaries, Sleep and workout comparisons, Customizable charts

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime unlock | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good, no ads
- 👍 Very helpful for diabetes people
- 👍 App is super
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Very nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Doesn't look like paper version
- 👎 Cannot log readings without subscription
- 👎 App does nothing you can't do yourself
- 👎 Not indicated how to use
- 👎 Cannot scroll week view

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log readings without paying
- App doesn't provide clear instructions
- Watch complication is time delayed
- Cannot get it to check
- Lock Screen widgets and Apple Watch complications not provided

**Requested features**

- FAQ available
- Adjustable polling frequency
- Reminder system
- Graph instead of dots
- Record blood pressure


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map My Tracks free?

Map My Tracks costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Glucomate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Map My Tracks or Glucomate?

Map My Tracks is rated higher. Map My Tracks averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Glucomate averages 4.3 from 161 ratings.

### Do Map My Tracks or Glucomate have ads?

Neither Map My Tracks nor Glucomate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Map My Tracks or Glucomate?

Map My Tracks ships an update every 2 months, and Glucomate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Map My Tracks was updated on October 22, 2026 and Glucomate on October 23, 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.*