# Pushcut vs Backtrack Location Logging

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pushcut at 52% against Backtrack Location Logging's 0%. Pushcut also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (544 vs 4). Backtrack Location Logging's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushcut sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Backtrack Location Logging asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pushcut holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushcut has 544 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Pushcut's written reviews are positive against 0% of Backtrack Location Logging's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushcut | Backtrack Location Logging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushcut-shortcuts-automation/id1450936447/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrack-location-logging/id1582748126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **544** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 176 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Peter Leeb](https://appshunter.io/developer/664001386) | [Adam Lechowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516046000) |

## What reviewers say

### Pushcut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushcut-shortcuts-automation/id1450936447)

Automate tasks and trigger actions with smart notifications and custom widgets. Integrate with HomeKit, Shortcuts, and online services for powerful, personalized workflows.

**Highlights:** Smart notifications, Custom widgets, HomeKit integration, Shortcut scheduling, Location-based triggers, Webhooks and API support, Interactive Apple Watch notifications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Server Extended (Month) | $2.49 | per month |
| Pro yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Server Extended (Year) | $22.49 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Powerful automation
- 🚀 Excellent for HomeKit
- 🚀 Gives full control over notifications
- 🚀 Reliable for background actions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, often needs to be restarted
- 🔑 Paywall for essential features
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤔 Confusing setup and documentation

**Reported bugs**

- Shortcuts not running properly on remote server
- Widgets not updating in a timely manner
- Notification delivery issues, especially with location-based triggers
- Server setup process often fails

**Requested features**

- Add live activities support
- Allow launching apps directly from notifications
- Improve widget performance and reliability
- Provide more notification sound options
- Make server setup easier and more flexible


### Backtrack Location Logging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrack-location-logging/id1582748126)

This app offers a private and open-source solution for logging your device's location history. It provides an alternative to cloud-based services, ensuring your data remains yours and is saved locally or to your iCloud Drive. You can easily pause, resume, and view your location history within the app.

**Highlights:** Privacy-centric location logging, Open-source solution, Local data storage options, CSV export for data visualization, In-app location history viewing, Configurable data collection frequency

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushcut free?

Pushcut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backtrack Location Logging free?

Backtrack Location Logging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pushcut or Backtrack Location Logging?

Pushcut is rated higher. Pushcut averages 4.4 out of 5 from 544 ratings, while Backtrack Location Logging averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pushcut or Backtrack Location Logging have ads?

Neither Pushcut nor Backtrack Location Logging shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*