Comparison

Jogging app vs Retrace

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jogging app

This app tracks your runs and jogs using GPS, automatically recording your distance, speed, and route. It provides detailed training data and works offline, making it a simple yet effective tool for runners.

Highlights
  • GPS running and jogging tracking
  • Automatic stopwatch and distance tracking
  • Speed, distance, and altitude data
  • Route tracing and speed charts
  • Offline functionality
  • Audio signals for start/stop
Features
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Jogging app is GPS running and jogging tracker with automatic stopwatch, speed, distance and altitude tracking. The app is simple - select the distance wait for the signal and run :) It will automatically track your running using GPS and stop exactly when you pass the selected distance. It is much more easy to use than other sports tracker apps. You can now store and analyze your training sessions on your device. No internet logging - it works just offline.

Jogging app will show the following data on the display, which makes it the best tracker for your runs: 1. Time 2. Path 3. Distance between start and end point 4. Runner top speed 5. Average speed 6. Current speed 7. Trace of the route 8. Altitude 9. Slope 10. Speed Chart Jogging app is using audio signals so you can prepare for the start, start exactly with the stopwatch and stop on the finish signal. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Retrace

Record GPS logs for outdoor activities like hiking, running, and biking. View distance, speed, and elevation changes on simple displays or a map. Share your tracks online or allow loved ones to track your progress anonymously.

Highlights
  • Record GPS activity logs
  • Display distance, speed, and elevation
  • Map and grid-based views
  • Elevation profiles with waypoints
  • Offline map tile caching
  • Extensive sharing options
  • Optional anonymous online tracking
  • GPX and KML export/import
Features
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Replace your old hand-held hiking / running / biking GPS with Retrace. Retrace makes it simple to record a GPS log of your activities. Simple displays highlight distance, speed, and elevation changes. If you have data, the map tab shows you where you are on the map; if you do not have data (or have it disabled to save battery), a grid-based view is presented. Elevation profiles are also shown and any waypoints along your track will be added to the elevation profile so you can better understand where they happened. Many more details can be found on the App Site: http://retrace.mobi Retrace caches the most recent 500 map tiles for offline use, so you can pan the map around the area you will be going in advance of your trip and not require any data while you are on your activity. Extensive sharing functionality is built into Retrace. With our free online portal you can easily share your track with Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp or any other social network. An example of a shared track can be viewed here: https://retrace.mobi/v/j955d793 Additionally, Retrace offers optional anonymous online tracking if you wish to upload your current position automatically every few minutes for your loved ones or friends to track your progress. No username is required and you can optionally password-protect your location. An example of the tracking page can be found here: https://retrace.mobi/l/j79eb65d If you ever have any problems, questions, or suggestions the options page has a 'send feedback' button. If you contact us, we will try to sort out any problems ASAP! You can also email us directly at ulti.org@gmail.com Retrace is great for: * biking * running * hiking * walking * downhill/x-country skiing * off roading (ATV, motorcycle, etc.) * tracking flights / road trips * horseback riding * canoeing / kayaking * golfing * rock climbing / mountaineering * nordic walking * stroller walking / stroller running * any other activity you want to record Retrace supports a variety of export options: * Strava * GPX: Used online e.g., RunTracker/Endomondo * KML: Used by services like Google Earth Tracks can also be _imported_ into Retrace using the popular GPX format so that you can follow them on your activities (e.g., you can export a Strava route and import it into Retrace). Your full track library can also be easily exported so it can be migrated to a new device. Retrace also makes it easy to tag you activities so it is easy to go back and look at tracks for past activities. The track list is capable of displaying thousands of tracks; the track filter lets you quickly find the track you are looking for by filtering on both track names and tags. A variety of configuration options are provided to configure Retrace exactly for you! Locations can be given in Lat/Lon, UTM, MGRS, or UK Grid Ref. Distance can be displayed in km, mi, or nm. Speed can be in km/h, mi/h or knots. Retrace permissions only require the ability to track your location and save your tracks; the network permissions are optional and are only used if you want to export your tracks to another service. Strava note: If you tag your track as 'commute' it will be uploaded as a commute.

Screenshots

Jogging app4 screens
Retrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Retrace at Free against Jogging app's $1.99. Retrace also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Jogging app's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Retrace is free to download; Jogging app costs $1.99 up front. Retrace sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Jogging app asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jogging app holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retrace has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jogging app ships an update every 22 months, Retrace every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Jogging app versus Retrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJogging appRetrace
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandar Mlazevreid holmes

Customer experience

Jogging app

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Retrace

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Jogging app

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Retrace

One-time2
  • One Year Licence$2.99
  • Forever License$6.99

Questions

Is Jogging app free?
Jogging app costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retrace free?
Retrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jogging app or Retrace?
Jogging app is rated higher. Jogging app averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Retrace averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Jogging app or Retrace have ads?
Neither Jogging app nor Retrace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jogging app or Retrace?
Jogging app ships an update every 22 months, and Retrace every 5 months. Most recently, Jogging app was updated on October 12, 2026 and Retrace on October 12, 2026.

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