# Map My Tracks vs Binaural

The clearest difference is price: Binaural at Free against Map My Tracks's $3.99. Binaural also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (42 vs 3). Map My Tracks's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 22 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Binaural 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. Binaural asks for nothing beyond the download.

Map My Tracks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Binaural has 42 ratings behind it against 3, 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 74% of Binaural's.

Map My Tracks ships an update every 6 weeks, Binaural every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Tracks | Binaural |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-walking-pro/id722162427/reviews)** | [4.2 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binaural/id958442825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinderhouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/347858533) | [Meditation Treks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657064189) |

## What reviewers say

### Map My Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-walking-pro/id722162427)

Track your walks and hikes with GPS precision, gaining insights into your habits and progress. Set personal goals, discover new routes, and share your adventures with friends. Unlock advanced features and an ad-free experience with a subscription.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking for walks and hikes, Detailed stats on distance, pace, and elevation, Personalized feedback and habit insights, Goal setting and progress tracking, Route discovery and saving, Live tracking and adventure sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### Binaural

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binaural/id958442825)

Generate binaural beats, isochronic tones, and noise for focus, rest, or practice. This audio tool runs offline and plays under other applications, allowing you to maintain your current activity.

**Highlights:** Binaural and isochronic beat modes, Brown and pink noise generation, 25 curated presets for various needs, Plays audio under other apps, Offline functionality, Session timer with quick duration options, Background audio and lock-screen controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map My Tracks free?

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

### Is Binaural free?

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

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

Map My Tracks is rated higher. Map My Tracks averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Binaural averages 4.2 from 42 ratings.

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

Neither Map My Tracks nor Binaural shows ads.

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

Map My Tracks ships an update every 6 weeks, and Binaural every 22 months. Most recently, Map My Tracks was updated on November 1, 2026 and Binaural on November 6, 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.*