# Map My Tracks vs Runner's Shadow

The clearest difference is rating: Runner's Shadow at 5.0 against Map My Tracks's 4.5. Runner's Shadow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Map My Tracks's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map My Tracks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Runner's Shadow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Runner's Shadow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map My Tracks has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Map My Tracks ships an update every 2 months, Runner's Shadow every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Tracks | Runner's Shadow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-run-tracker/id722162268/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runners-shadow/id1579410078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 26 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) | [Alumra, Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/764172195) |

## What reviewers say

### Map My Tracks

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

This app helps runners track their progress, analyze performance, and set goals. It provides personalized feedback, route insights, and motivational features. Connect with friends and share your running journey.

**Highlights:** GPS run tracking, Performance analysis, Personalized feedback, Goal setting, Route insights, Live tracking, Social sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

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


### Runner's Shadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runners-shadow/id1579410078)

This app serves as a comprehensive companion for outdoor runners, allowing them to track, log, and analyze their runs from various sources. It provides detailed run history, course tracking, personal records, lap analysis, and shoe mileage management, all integrated with Apple Health and Activity.

**Highlights:** Run history tracking, Course and personal record management, Lap analysis, Journaling and labeling, Shoe mileage tracking, Apple Watch app integration, Data import from Apple Health

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map My Tracks free?

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

### Is Runner's Shadow free?

Runner's Shadow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Map My Tracks or Runner's Shadow?

Runner's Shadow is rated higher. Map My Tracks averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Runner's Shadow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Map My Tracks or Runner's Shadow have ads?

Neither Map My Tracks nor Runner's Shadow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Map My Tracks or Runner's Shadow?

Map My Tracks ships an update every 2 months, and Runner's Shadow every 6 weeks. Most recently, Map My Tracks was updated on August 12, 2026 and Runner's Shadow on June 3, 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.*