Comparison

RouteHistory vs Trip Tracker

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

Trip Tracker

Record and review your journeys with detailed logs of speed, distance, and routes. Use your Apple Watch as a remote control for seamless trip management. Enjoy customizable units and live updates on your device's lock screen.

Highlights
  • Speedometer with custom units
  • Background trip recording
  • Apple Watch remote control
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen
  • GeoRSS and GPX export
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Track speed, distance, and routes — on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Whether you're out at sea, on the road, or exploring new terrain, Trip Tracker gives you a clean and accurate speedometer with support for knots, km/h, mph, and m/s.  Switch units instantly and toggle between kilometers and miles to match your journey. * Travel Logs * Record your trips in the background and review them later with full details, like position, distance, average speed, and top speed.  All logs are saved as GeoRSS to your iCloud and automatically available across all your devices. * Apple Watch * Use your Apple Watch as a remote to start, stop, and save trips directly from your wrist, without taking your phone out. * Features * - Speedometer with customisable units - Apple Watch remote to start, stop, and save trips - Trip logs with background recording - Customisable dashboard - Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Widgets on Home and Lock Screen - GeoRSS and GPX export - Logs stored on iCloud Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/trip-tracker-app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/trip-tracker-app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

RouteHistory4 screens
Trip Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trip Tracker at none against RouteHistory's shown. Trip Tracker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). RouteHistory's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (330 vs 2). 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 Trip Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RouteHistory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RouteHistory has 330 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of RouteHistory's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trip Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RouteHistory ships an update monthly, Trip Tracker every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RouteHistory versus Trip Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRouteHistoryTrip Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (330 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings330 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhiko OdaDavid Jonsen

Customer experience

RouteHistory

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

Trip Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RouteHistory

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

Trip Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$27.99

Questions

Is RouteHistory free?
RouteHistory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trip Tracker free?
Trip Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RouteHistory or Trip Tracker?
RouteHistory is rated higher. RouteHistory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 330 ratings, while Trip Tracker averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do RouteHistory or Trip Tracker have ads?
RouteHistory shows ads; Trip Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, RouteHistory or Trip Tracker?
RouteHistory ships an update monthly, and Trip Tracker every 7 months. Most recently, RouteHistory was updated on November 11, 2026 and Trip Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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