# v_trace — Visual Traceroute

> Visual traceroute application mapping network hops and latency to target IP addresses. (iPhone/iPad app by Vlad Alexa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-trace/id335485119 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vlad Alexa](https://appshunter.io/developer/947221329)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 113 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-trace/id335485119/reviews.md

## What is v_trace?

v_trace is a visual traceroute application that shows* a list of the network servers from your machine to a target ip address or hostname and it attempts to place each to their corresponding location on a map.

The map display consists of a pin for each hop, the color of the pins change from green to red reflecting the latency of the hop.

*The ability to show and determine hops depends on your network's routing policies, if the packets are filtered no hops can be determined.

## Key features

- Visual traceroute
- Map display of network hops
- Color-coded latency indicators
- Target IP address or hostname input
- Hop latency determination

## Recent user reviews (10 of 113)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-trace/id335485119/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 软件界面无法缩小，地图无法缩小，只能放大。

*2026-02-10*

系统版本：26.2 (25C56)，用高德地图，点赞。

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2024-06-07, version 2.0*

put in any given domain to trace and it does nothing.

### 1/5 — App crashes on startup

*2017-12-29*

Launch the app , it crashes immediately:(

### 1/5 — Keine Funktion

*2017-12-23*

Läuft nicht unter IOS 11.

### 2/5 — An sich gut - neuerdings crash

*2017-12-08*

Bin auf beta versionen, daher sollte ich mich micht beschweren, aber unter der public beta crasht die app sofort

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work 2017

*2017-11-16*

It’s not launching again. Appears to not be well maintained.

### 1/5 — Stürzt beim Start ab unter iOS 11

*2017-10-22*

Läuft gar nicht mehr bei mir unter iOS 11

### 1/5 — Not working.

*2017-10-13*

Not working. And it charged me. Now must Call to Apple!!!

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2017-09-19, version 1.4*

It always stopped after the first hop, regardless of how long I waited, and the App Support icon in the App Store doesn't connect. No in app support. So it's useless and unsupported.

### 1/5 — Schrott

*2016-12-20*

Unterstützt nur IPv4

## Frequently asked questions about v_trace

### What does v_trace do?

v_trace is a visual traceroute application. It shows a list of network servers from your machine to a target IP address or hostname and attempts to place each server's location on a map. The app helps you visualize your network's path and understand latency.

### How does the map display work?

The map display in v_trace features a pin for each network hop. The color of these pins changes from green to red, reflecting the latency of that specific hop. This visual cue helps you quickly identify potential bottlenecks or slow points in your network connection.

### Is v_trace free to use?

Yes, v_trace is a free application. It does not have any associated costs for download or usage, and it does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What determines if hops are shown?

The ability to show and determine network hops depends on your network's routing policies. If packets are filtered by your network's configuration, no hops may be determinable or visible within the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2025-12-26

iOS 26 update

### 2.0 — 2024-01-23

SwiftUI rewrite

### 1.4 — 2013-12-24

iOS 7 rewrite

### 1.3.6 — 2013-12-18

fixed

### 1.3.5 — 2012-10-02

added 4 inch screens support

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All apps by Vlad Alexa: https://appshunter.io/developer/947221329

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