Comparison

RouteHistory vs Secured GPS Logger

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

Head to head
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

Secured GPS Logger

This app stores your location history locally on your device. You can view your path as a line, add markers with comments, and export your data to CSV. It's designed for users who want to keep their location information private.

Highlights
  • Local location history storage
  • View location history as a polyline
  • Add markers with comments and place names
  • Export location data to CSV
  • View raw location data
  • Share location data
Features
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- Keep your location history within database in your mobile device. - Location history can be viewed as poly line. - View raw location data, export to csv and share. - Marker on current location with comments and place name. - Markers are kept within database in your mobile device. - Markers can be viewed as list, export to csv and share. - Apple standard end user license agreement applies to this app. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RouteHistory4 screens
Secured GPS Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Secured GPS Logger at none against RouteHistory's shown. RouteHistory's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 50%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. RouteHistory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Secured GPS Logger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RouteHistory ships an update monthly, Secured GPS Logger every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RouteHistory versus Secured GPS Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRouteHistorySecured GPS Logger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (318 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings318 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhiko OdaTechKnowledge

Customer experience

RouteHistory

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

Secured GPS Logger

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RouteHistory

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

Secured GPS Logger

Subscriptions1
  • Disable ads one month$1.991 Month

Questions

Is RouteHistory free?
RouteHistory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secured GPS Logger free?
Secured GPS Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RouteHistory or Secured GPS Logger have ads?
RouteHistory shows ads; Secured GPS Logger does not.
Which is updated more often, RouteHistory or Secured GPS Logger?
RouteHistory ships an update monthly, and Secured GPS Logger every 3 months. Most recently, RouteHistory was updated on October 26, 2026 and Secured GPS Logger on September 29, 2026.

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