# Spond vs Run For All Events

Spond and Run For All Events both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Run For All Events's written reviews are positive against 61% of Spond's. Run For All Events also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). Spond's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Spond against 5.0 for Run For All Events. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spond has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Spond's written reviews are positive against 97% of Run For All Events's.

Spond ships an update weekly, Run For All Events every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spond | Run For All Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spond/id755596884/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-for-all-events/id6448645593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **96.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 36 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SPOND AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/755596887) | [Dilltree Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/799017229) |

## What reviewers say

### Spond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spond/id755596884)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app streamlines sports team and club organization. It simplifies scheduling, payment collection, and communication for coaches, admins, parents, and players. Save time on administrative tasks and focus more on the sport.

**Highlights:** Schedule training, matches, and events, Automatic RSVP tracking, Secure payment collection, Group communication tools, Manage multiple teams and roles, Sync with personal calendar, Player of the match voting

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and manage
- 🚀 Effective for organizing teams and events
- 💡 Useful features like polls, availability requests, and payments
- 🤝 Helps improve team communication and coordination

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues (spam, delayed, unable to turn off)
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📅 Calendar sync problems
- 🤔 Confusing sign-up and setup process
- 💰 Expensive payment processing fees

**Reported bugs**

- Events randomly disappearing
- Inability to create new events in some groups
- Calendar sync issues when crossing time zones
- Verification code not being received
- Crashes when opening messages

**Requested features**

- Add goal scorer and stats tracking features
- Improve recurring event creation and management
- Implement a more granular notification control system
- Develop an iPad-specific app
- Add a car pool feature to connect players in the same area


### Run For All Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-for-all-events/id6448645593)

Follow your favorite runners in real-time during races. Get live updates on their progress, split times, and final results. Interact with course maps and leaderboards to stay engaged on race day.

**Highlights:** Real-time athlete tracking, Official race results, Live course maps, Live leaderboards, Track multiple athletes, Push notifications, Event information updates

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Great map tracking
- 📊 Informative stats
- 🏃‍♀️ Tracks multiple runners
- 🚀 Real-time updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tracking issues reported
- 🐛 Inaccurate map positioning
- 🐛 Live results page issues
- 🐛 App sometimes slow to start

**Reported bugs**

- Runners showing as 'waiting to start'
- Live results page randomly changes
- Tracking position several miles out

**Requested features**

- Show overall race standings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spond free?

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

### Is Run For All Events free?

Run For All Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spond or Run For All Events?

Run For All Events is rated higher. Spond averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Run For All Events averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spond or Run For All Events have ads?

Neither Spond nor Run For All Events shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spond or Run For All Events?

Spond ships an update weekly, and Run For All Events every 36 months. Most recently, Spond was updated on October 26, 2026 and Run For All Events on October 24, 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.*