Comparison

RouteHistory vs Route Recorder GPS Tracker

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

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About

RouteHistory

Record and view your travel history with GPS tracking. Log routes for driving, traveling, or running, and export your data to GPX files. Sync your logs with iCloud and organize them with tags and folders.

Highlights
  • Record GPS logs
  • Set waypoints
  • Suspend and add to records
  • View all logs at once
  • Output to GPX files
  • Sync data with iCloud
  • Import GPX files
Features
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"RouteHistory" is a GPS Tracker Application. It specializes in showing you the route you have traveled and can show you all your past GPS logs at once. It can be used in a variety of situations such as driving, traveling, and running. Output to GPX files is supported by default. Once you've started logging, you can use another app or even lock the screen to log. Function - Record GPS logs - Set waypoints to log - Suspend Records - Additions to the existing log - View Log - Tag function - Output to a GPX file - Importing GPX files - View all logs at once - Batch display of logs for specified conditions - Deleting the log - Syncing data with iCloud - Recording while displaying the past log - Corresponds to units of km and mi - Backup Function - Log join function (requires viewing of reward ads) - Delete log location (requires viewing of reward ads) The iCloud sync feature is available by enabling the settings. The iCloud sync feature is also available on iOS 13 and above. The GPX file that can be imported is basically a GPX file output from this application, but it is also possible to import a GPX file created by another application, etc., if it is a GPX file with the same configuration as this application. Premium Add-on 1. Select and display multiple logs - You can select and display multiple logs. - You can change the color displayed for each selected log. 2. Playback of recorded routes - Detailed information such as time of day, distance, and elapsed time of a location recorded at a certain point can be displayed. 3. Display a portion fo the log in a specified range. - Output a specified range to a GPX file. 4. Displaying route color settings for each group - All log display screens can be set to display the route color for each group. 5. Hide Ads You can purchase Premium Add-on from the settings screen. Unlimited use with a single purchase. *Please note that prices are subject to change without notice. RouteHistoryPlus function (cloud function) 1.Personal folders in the cloud can be used. - Logs can be saved in the cloud. 2.Group folders can be created in the cloud. - Share logs with multiple users. 3.Share location information - Share your location with other users on the logging screen. * Some functions are available for free. Frequently Asked Questions Q. GPX files cannot be loaded in some applications A. Please try it with the file that you selected [GPX Export] when you output GPX file. Note Since it uses the iPhone's built-in GPS for logging, power consumption is high during logging. Depending on the reception of the GPS signal, it may not be possible to record the position correctly. (When it is difficult or impossible to receive a GPS signal, such as in a building or tunnel) Please do not operate the vehicle while walking or driving, as it is very dangerous. The developer assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by the use of this application. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Route Recorder GPS Tracker

Record and save your travel routes for later use. This navigation tool helps you track journeys for personal trips, outdoor activities, or business purposes. Easily access saved routes and share them with others.

Highlights
  • Record your route while navigating
  • Save and access past trips
  • View route history
  • Share route details
  • Get directions to saved points
  • Useful for outdoor and business use
Features
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Route Recorder GPS Tracker Record your route, save every trip, replay your journey, and navigate saved routes whenever you need them. Route Recorder GPS Tracker is a simple GPS route tracking app for recording driving routes, trips, trails, and outdoor journeys. Start recording with one tap and track your complete path while you drive, walk, run, cycle, hike, travel, or work in the field. During your journey, view your live distance, travel time, and speed. When the trip is complete, save the route to your history, replay the journey from start to finish, navigate the saved path again, or export it as a GPX or KML file. Whether you need a driving route recorder, mileage history, hiking trail tracker, cycling route log, delivery route record, or a simple way to remember where you travelled, Route Recorder GPS Tracker keeps every journey organised and easy to find. Key Features Record GPS Routes Start recording with one tap and save the complete path you travelled. Track Progress Live View distance, duration, and speed while your route is being recorded. Save Trips and Route History Keep driving routes, road trips, walking paths, cycling routes, hiking trails, and work journeys together. Replay Saved Routes Watch your recorded journey again from the starting point to the destination. Navigate Saved Routes Open a previously recorded route and follow the same path again when returning or repeating a journey. Search Saved Routes Quickly find previous trips, trails, driving routes, and route history. Export GPX and KML Export and share route files for backup or use with compatible mapping and navigation apps. Choose GPS Accuracy Select higher accuracy for a more detailed route or use battery-saving mode for longer journeys. Useful For • Daily driving and road trips • Trip and route recording • Business mileage history • Delivery drivers and couriers • Sales visits and field work • Walking and running routes • Cycling and bike rides • Hiking trails and trekking • Outdoor travel and adventures • Repeating a saved route • Finding the way back • Exporting GPX and KML route files Why Use Route Recorder GPS Tracker? Route Recorder GPS Tracker focuses on the features that matter most: recording where you went, saving the trip, finding it later, replaying the journey, and following the same route again. Use it to remember an important drive, record a business journey, save a hiking trail, track a cycling route, keep delivery route history, or revisit a previous trip. Download Route Recorder GPS Tracker and start recording every journey. Subscription pricing and terms: - This app offers an auto-renewing monthly/yearly subscription to provide you premium services. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or turn off auto renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of service(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RouteHistory4 screens
Route Recorder GPS Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Route Recorder GPS Tracker at weekly against RouteHistory's monthly. RouteHistory's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 50%) and ratings volume (329 vs 44). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. RouteHistory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Route Recorder GPS Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RouteHistory against 4.7 for Route Recorder GPS Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RouteHistory has 329 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of RouteHistory's written reviews are positive against 50% of Route Recorder GPS Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RouteHistory ships an update monthly, Route Recorder GPS Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RouteHistory versus Route Recorder GPS Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRouteHistoryRoute Recorder GPS Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (329 ratings) — better4.7 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings329 — better44
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhiko OdaRAYO INNOVATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

RouteHistory

All ratings304 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral16.1%
Negative16.1%

Route Recorder GPS Tracker

All ratings41 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RouteHistory

Subscriptions1
  • RouteHistoryPlus14 Days trial$12.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Add-On$14.99
3 purchases

Route Recorder GPS Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Route Recorder Premium - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is RouteHistory free?
RouteHistory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Route Recorder GPS Tracker free?
Route Recorder GPS Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RouteHistory or Route Recorder GPS Tracker?
RouteHistory is rated higher. RouteHistory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Route Recorder GPS Tracker averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.
Do RouteHistory or Route Recorder GPS Tracker have ads?
Both RouteHistory and Route Recorder GPS Tracker show ads.
Which is updated more often, RouteHistory or Route Recorder GPS Tracker?
RouteHistory ships an update monthly, and Route Recorder GPS Tracker weekly. Most recently, RouteHistory was updated on November 6, 2026 and Route Recorder GPS Tracker on November 7, 2026.

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