Comparison

TrackGuide vs R

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

Head to head
About

TrackGuide

Navigate walking routes and hikes using your Apple Watch or iPhone. Import GPX/TCX files to create a library of walks, then follow directions directly on your wrist. The free version offers limited trackpoints, with an in-app purchase for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Import GPX/TCX files
  • Sync walks to Apple Watch
  • On-wrist navigation
  • View detailed directions on iPhone
  • Create custom tracks
Features
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Management summary : Navigate GPS Tracks using your Apple Watch (or your Phone if you wish). Details : You found a nice track on the internet : a walk through Rome, or an adventurous hike in a national park. You downloaded the track on your phone and started walking but... . You already carry an icecream and a digital camera in your hands, or Nordic Walking sticks, or you need your hands to climb some rocky paths. No way you can hold that iPhone all the time. At least, for us, holding our phones while citytripping became a nuisance. And when the Apple watch came out, we wanted to use the watch to guide us on our tracks. So we created TrackGuide. How does it work? 1 : Import GPX or TCX files on your phone to build a library of walks. Or just tap a breadcrumb on your phone to create one. 2 These walks are automatically synchronized with your Apple watch. 3 Select and start a walk on your watch. 4 Whenever you need directions, glance at your watch to see where you are, where you are heading to and where you sould go to. 5 Some doubts? The iPhone app can always give you more details. The app is free to use as long as you do not have to send more than 25 trackpoints to your watch. 25 points should be enough to check the watch app out. The iPhone app does not have any such limits, but you need to register if you want to create or modify walks yourself. If you like the app, you can buy the unlimited version as in in app purchase. (which is valid for future extensions to the iPhone app as wel).

About

R

Features
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Follow all public transport, in real time! With R-OV, you get everything you need for a hassle-free journey in the Netherlands and parts of Belgium and Germany. Always up-to-date: Check current departure times, vehicle positions, and train compositions. Travel smart: Plan your journey quickly and easily with real-time information. Stay informed: Receive notifications about delays, changes, or cancellations of your trip. Find your ride: Easily search for trips near your current location. All in one app: Combine public transport with walking, cycling, and more. R-OV is continuously updated with new features. As frequent public transport users, we know better than anyone how frustrating it can be to lack accurate travel information. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for new ways to improve travel information.

Screenshots

TrackGuide4 screens
R4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TrackGuide at none against R's shown. R's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. TrackGuide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and R sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrackGuide ships an update every 3 months, R every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TrackGuide versus R: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrackGuideR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBert Torfs BVBATristan van Triest

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TrackGuide

One-time1
  • TrackGuidePro$1.99
1 purchases

R

One-time1
  • Verwijder Advertenties$1.99

Questions

Is TrackGuide free?
TrackGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is R free?
R is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TrackGuide or R have ads?
R shows ads; TrackGuide does not.
Which is updated more often, TrackGuide or R?
TrackGuide ships an update every 3 months, and R every 6 days. Most recently, TrackGuide was updated on September 27, 2026 and R on October 2, 2026.

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