Comparison

TripLogger Remote vs Balaad

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

Head to head
About

TripLogger Remote

This navigation app records your locations locally and optionally to a remote server. Import and display GPX files, create routes on the map, and view your progress in real-time. It offers battery-saving configurations and can be used on Apple Watch and macOS.

Highlights
  • GPS location logging
  • Remote server logging option
  • GPX file import and display
  • Interactive route and waypoint creation
  • Real-time map updates
  • Apple Watch and macOS support
  • Battery usage optimization
Features
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TripLogger is a GPS logging and navigation app which records locations both locally on the device and optionally to a remote server, such as the open-source TripServer [1] remote logging server. GPX [2] files containing waypoints, planned routes and previous tracks can be imported and displayed on the map using Apple's MapKit for SwiftUI API. Routes and waypoints can also be created interactively on the map. [1]: https://www.fdsd.co.uk/trip-server-2/ [2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPS_Exchange_Format The map is updated in real time using the locally logged locations such that you can see where you have been and where you want to go based on the currently selected route. The map can also be used on the Apple Watch. TripLogger is now also available for macOS systems using MacCatalyst support. Please note that the maps are not available offline within the app, other than those parts that the Apple MapKit API has cached, even if you have saved offline maps within Apple's Maps app. The route, track and waypoints are still visible, but with missing or no map detail in the background. You can of course still use Apple Maps offline features in that situation, perhaps switching between the two. However, always carry traditional paper maps and a compass! Different time and distance intervals can be applied to remote and local logging. For remote logging you will need to setup and host the remote web server yourself or use a third-party hosting service. The app can be used without a remote logging service. The app is designed to provide configuration options which can be used to minimize battery usage. For example, if logging infrequently, the app can be configured to use locations based on Wi-Fi and the mobile phone network, then once a new location is received the GPS is switched on until a sufficiently accurate location is established. The GPS is then switched off again until the next time a new location is reported. Although the app is configurable to minimize battery usage, nonetheless, using location background mode may dramatically decrease battery life. The main page of the app displays a summary of its current status together with counters showing how many locations have been saved locally or transmitted to the remote host, including how many of those have succeeded or failed. When an active route has been selected the app shows the remaining distance and if the route contains elevation (altitude) data, it provides an estimate of the time remaining based on configurable values. An activity log reports key events such as the time and location of each position reported to the remote server. Tapping on the location opens and displays it in the Maps app. Locations that have been saved to the local database can be exported in the GPX file format. A paired Apple Watch can be used for either stand-alone logging directly on the Apple Watch or as remote control functionality to the app running on the iPhone, allowing you to monitor and control the application's logging features without needing to take your phone out of your pocket or bag. Depending on the the Apple Watch model, you may still need the iPhone to provide the Apple Watch with Internet access. The iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch can be used to create a note and include it with the next established location sent to the remote host. This is only relevant to remote logging. Notifications can be enabled to advise when the iPhone or iPad battery level is lower or higher than configurable values whilst discharging or charging respectively. Battery level notifications are only sent whilst remote logging is enabled and running on the iPhone or iPad. The app is free, without ads and is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and macOS. See the [user guide](https://www.fdsd.co.uk/triplogger/) for more information.

About

Balaad

Features
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Publish your events or deals in REAL TIME! Put your events or offers on the map and get discovered by potential customers, visitors, or attendees. To celebrate our launching, we offer 150 FREE post if you register now! The world is opening up and people are looking for things to do, places to visit, and fun activities nearby. This is your chance to get discovered by people around your place and tourist who will visit your city. === FEATURES OF BALAAD – REAL TIME EVENTS, THINGS TO DO, OFFERS: === REACH CUSTOMERS IN REAL TIME – Reach nearby customers or audience who are looking for things to do or offers. GET DISCOVERED ON THE MAP – Publish your offers & deals on the map. Add videos, photos, 360° tour and other media. Your post will appear immediately on the map. ONE ACCOUNT, MULTIPLE ESTABLISHMENT – You only need one account to manage several establishments at once. CATEGORIZE YOUR EVENTS – Put your events or deals in suitable category to get more targeted audience and customers. SEND INFORMATION IN REAL TIME – Send notifications of hot deals, what’s available or happening in real time to your customers or audience. PRESAVE MEDIA – You can prepare and save your videos, tours, and media before you launch your event and publish the post. FUN CONTEST OR TREASURE HUNT – We have many interactive activities to get more users and boost participation! We often hold treasure hunt or room escape games! WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE – Although your events or deals are local, you can reach global audience! Balaad has covered 260 cities in 50 countries and counting. CONTROL YOUR OFFERS – Publish, set duration, delete your post in seconds. During the sales or offers. SOCIAL NETWORK FOR EVENTS - Balaad is the new Social Network! Aside from creating an event, you can also engage users in discussion under your posts. Users can even create events within your events! When using conventional social media, your events and offers will get drown in the midst of other posts and events posted by other users. In Balaad, only Pro users can publish events although the private users can engage with your posts. This makes Balaad ideal for promoting your place, products, or events in real time. Examples of business & promotion via Balaad: - Restaurants, nightclub or bars promoting Happy Hour or special offers. - Store or shops holding flash sales. - Hotels or House Rentals posting available accommodations. - Art Gallery holding Exhibitions. - Real estate agencies posting 360° tour of homes and buildings. - Special events such as Music Concert or Shows. - Religious gatherings. - … and more ! Don’t miss out on the chance to get 150 FREE posts and get FREE exposure and outreach through your posts. Download and sign up with Balaad today ! ---- If you want to learn more about Balaad, please visit our website (https://balaad.com/landing/eng/index.html). You can also write to us at (contact@balaad.com)

Screenshots

TripLogger Remote4 screens
Balaad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Balaad at weekly against TripLogger Remote's every 2 months. Balaad also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TripLogger Remote ships an update every 2 months, Balaad weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TripLogger Remote versus Balaad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTripLogger RemoteBalaad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrank DeanCreative DN8

In-app purchases

None

TripLogger Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Balaad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TripLogger Remote free?
TripLogger Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Balaad free?
Balaad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TripLogger Remote or Balaad have ads?
Neither TripLogger Remote nor Balaad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TripLogger Remote or Balaad?
TripLogger Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Balaad weekly. Most recently, TripLogger Remote was updated on September 28, 2026 and Balaad on October 7, 2026.

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