Comparison

RouteHistory vs Duck 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
Read full description

"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

Duck Tracker

Record and save your running, hiking, and other travels with detailed route and statistics. Track distance, time, speed, and altitude with various activity types. View your history grouped by day and activity.

Highlights
  • Record GPS tracks
  • Save travel history
  • Detailed statistics (distance, speed, altitude)
  • Multiple activity types
  • Speed and altitude graphs
  • History grouped by day and activity
Read full description

GPS tracker for recording your running, hiking and other travels. Record tracks and save it in the device history. Keep a complete history of your tracks with route and statistics details. Choose one of several types of activity in the application: run, walk, scooter, bike, electro scooter, electro bike, hike, car, bus, train, boat, airplane, or specify “other” as the activity type. See distance, drive time, speed, pace, average and maximum speed information while recording a track. After the track is recorded, speed and altitude graphs will become available. The main screen contains the statistics of your tracks, grouped by day and activity type. Please note that GPS route recording in the background reduces the device's battery life.

Screenshots

RouteHistory4 screens
Duck Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Duck Tracker at none against RouteHistory's 2. Duck Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). RouteHistory's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price 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. Duck Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RouteHistory ships an update monthly, Duck Tracker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RouteHistory versus Duck Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRouteHistoryDuck Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (316 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings316 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhiko OdaRoman Rozinko

Customer experience

RouteHistory

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

Duck Tracker

Written reviews7 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
None

Duck Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RouteHistory free?
RouteHistory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duck Tracker free?
Duck Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RouteHistory or Duck Tracker have ads?
RouteHistory shows ads; Duck Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, RouteHistory or Duck Tracker?
RouteHistory ships an update monthly, and Duck Tracker every 4 months. Most recently, RouteHistory was updated on October 25, 2026 and Duck Tracker on October 21, 2026.

Other comparisons