High confidence · 84 reviews analyzed · Based on 84 reviews. Signal may be noisy.

Thrilled

Recent user voice shows a thrilled sentiment. Users appreciate real-time runner tracking provides accurate split times and location data for remote spectators and simple navigation and clear interface design allow for quick access to participant progress, but report occasional inaccuracies in runner location and estimated finish time calculations frustrate some users and technical instability on specific android devices prevents consistent app access for some participants.

Rating: 4.9

Reviews: 84

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
4.9/ 5
(409)
Current version
4.9/ 5
+0.0 vs overall
(340)
Main signal post-update: real-time runner tracking provides accurate split times and location data for remote spectators.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

Not enough recent reviews to plot a sentiment trend.

How have ratings & review volume moved?

Rating, review sentiment, and total reviews over time, with release markers showing the post-launch impact.

Rating over time

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Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Real-time runner tracking provides accurate split times and location data for remote spectators
    • Spectators appreciate the ability to follow participants from different states and time zones
    • Users highlight the accuracy of split times and pace information during the race
  • Simple navigation and clear interface design allow for quick access to participant progress
    • Users report the interface is intuitive and easy to navigate even during peak usage
    • Spectators find the layout helpful for identifying runners and viewing their specific stats
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Occasional inaccuracies in runner location and estimated finish time calculations frustrate some users
    • Some users report the app occasionally displays incorrect pacing or position data for runners
    • Estimated finish times are sometimes perceived as inefficient or miscalculated
  • Technical instability on specific Android devices prevents consistent app access for some participants
    • Reports of the app failing to load or display content on certain newer Android hardware
    • Users mention the app stalling or crashing in areas with poor network connectivity
Request

Most requested

  • Mile by mile split notifications would provide more granular progress updates for spectators
    • Users express interest in receiving more frequent updates beyond the current five kilometer intervals

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