Comparison

PSObserver vs iso.me

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

Head to head
About

PSObserver

Privately record your visited locations and travel paths with minimal battery usage. Review your history using timeline sliders and export your data in CSV format. Your location data remains exclusively on your device.

Highlights
  • Private location history recording
  • Minimal battery drain
  • Timeline replay of visits
  • Complete history export in CSV
  • Data stays on device
Features
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PSObserver is a great way to privately record a history of the places you have visited, and the paths you took between those places.  PSObserver will capture all of the places you visit, even short visits such as the coffee shop, gas station, or convenience store, with almost zero battery drain, because it does not use GPS continually in the background. Simply install PSObserver on your phone, and let it run for an hour or a day or a week. Use the timeline sliders to see a replay of your location history. PSObserver does not send any data to PathSense or anyone else, but allows for complete history export of your own data in CSV format by touching the share button. Some of the biggest apps in the world are already Powered by Pathsense. Learn more and try it in your own app at https://www.pathsense.com Privacy: Your data never leaves the phone. See our Privacy Policy: https://www.pathsense.com/privacy

About

iso.me

This app uses GPS to automatically detect and record your visits and movement paths, storing all data privately on your device. It offers features like live activity tracking, an interactive map, and data export options. It's ideal for users who want a private geolocation history and travel journal.

Highlights
  • Automatic visit detection
  • High-accuracy GPS tracking
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen
  • Interactive map with filtering
  • Data export (JSON, CSV, Markdown)
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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iso.me uses GPS to track your location visits and movement paths — all stored privately on your device. Features: • Automatic visit detection with place names and addresses • High-accuracy GPS tracking with path recording • Live Activity showing real-time tracking on your Lock Screen • Interactive map with visit markers, travel paths, and date filtering • Export your data in JSON, CSV, or Markdown format • Import previously exported data • Apple Watch companion app • Free to use; unlock data export with a one-time purchase Great for privacy-minded geolocation history, travel journals, routes, trips, every journey, hikes, walks, and commutes. Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking of you.

Screenshots

PSObserver2 screens
iso.me4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PSObserver at none against iso.me's 3. PSObserver also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). iso.me's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 22 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. iso.me sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PSObserver asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PSObserver against 5.0 for iso.me. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSObserver ships an update every 22 months, iso.me every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PSObserver versus iso.me: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSObserveriso.me
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPathSense, Inc.Cody Russell Bontecou

Customer experience

PSObserver

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

iso.me

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PSObserver

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iso.me

One-time3
  • iso.me Individual Lifetime$10.00
  • iso.me Family Upgrade$10.00
  • iso.me Family Lifetime$20.00

Questions

Is PSObserver free?
PSObserver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iso.me free?
iso.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PSObserver or iso.me?
PSObserver and iso.me are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do PSObserver or iso.me have ads?
Neither PSObserver nor iso.me shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PSObserver or iso.me?
PSObserver ships an update every 22 months, and iso.me every 4 days. Most recently, PSObserver was updated on September 23, 2026 and iso.me on October 12, 2026.

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