# Map My Tracks vs Running Tracker App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map My Tracks at 100% against Running Tracker App's 71%. Running Tracker App's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map My Tracks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Running Tracker App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Running Tracker App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Tracker App has 6.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Map My Tracks's written reviews are positive against 71% of Running Tracker App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Map My Tracks ships an update every 5 weeks, Running Tracker App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Tracks | Running Tracker App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-running-tracker/id722162268/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-tracker-app-fitapp/id1015819468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 308 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinderhouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/347858533) | [FITAPP GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014685581) |

## What reviewers say

### Map My Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-running-tracker/id722162268)

This app records your runs, tracking distance, pace, and elevation. It stores your running history, allowing you to revisit past routes and view yearly summaries. Advanced features include AI-powered route analysis and integration with external fitness devices.

**Highlights:** GPS run recording, Pace, distance, and elevation tracking, Automatic pause, Heart rate and sensor data (PLUS), Route following, Import/export GPX, TCX, FIT, KML, KMZ, Yearly review and heat maps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PLUS Monthly: Live Tracking | $4.99 | per month |
| PLUS Yearly: Heat & Topo Maps | $49.99 | per year |
| Enable sensors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Graphs | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


### Running Tracker App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-tracker-app-fitapp/id1015819468)

This app tracks your runs, walks, and other activities using GPS, recording distance, duration, and pace. It offers voice feedback, detailed statistics, and a social feed to share your progress with friends. Integrate with health platforms to monitor your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking for distance, duration, and pace, Voice feedback for key metrics, Weight logging and history, Weekly and monthly statistics, Automatic step counter, Social feed for sharing activities, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Running Tracker Premium | $35.99 | per 3 months |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $35.99 | per 3 months |
| Running Tracker Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Running Tracker Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivating
- 🎉 Helpful for fitness goals
- 📊 Provides useful statistics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate GPS tracking
- 🔍 Confusing free trial
- 📢 Intrusive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during workouts
- Incorrect distance and calorie tracking
- Subscription charges without user consent

**Requested features**

- Ability to track treadmill workouts
- More customization options
- Better integration with Apple Health
- Option to disable voice prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map My Tracks free?

Map My Tracks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Running Tracker App free?

Running Tracker App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Map My Tracks or Running Tracker App?

Running Tracker App is rated higher. Map My Tracks averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Running Tracker App averages 4.8 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Map My Tracks or Running Tracker App have ads?

Neither Map My Tracks nor Running Tracker App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Map My Tracks or Running Tracker App?

Map My Tracks ships an update every 5 weeks, and Running Tracker App every 9 days. Most recently, Map My Tracks was updated on November 13, 2026 and Running Tracker App on November 15, 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.*