Comparison

Just Draw It! Route Planner vs Loop

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

Head to head
About

Just Draw It! Route Planner

Easily plan routes by simply drawing on a map with your finger. Get instant distance calculations for various activities like running, walking, or hiking. Save, import, and export routes for later use or sharing.

Highlights
  • Draw routes with a finger
  • Import and export GPX files
  • Calculate route distance
  • Save preferred routes
  • Snap to roads
  • Search for places
Features
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Draw your route with a finger and get the exact distance instantly. Just Draw It! is the fastest way to plan a walk, run, ride, or hike — no account needed, no fuss. Just draw it! Trace your path on the map and watch total distance and elevation update in real time. Then save it, share it, or export it as GPX. Whether you're planning where to walk the dog, mapping a 10 km training run, or scouting a weekend hike, your next route is a swipe away. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Draw to measure — swipe to plan a route and get instant distance • Snap to roads — auto-align your line to real paths and streets • Elevation profile — see the climb before you head out • GPX import & export — bring routes in, take yours anywhere • Save & sync — keep favorite routes across all your devices • Find Routes — discover new routes to explore near you • Point-to-point — measure the distance between any two spots • Places search — start your route from any location • Custom map styles — make the map look the way you like PERFECT FOR Walking • Running • Jogging • Cycling • Hiking • Trekking • Dog walking • Golf • Tourism • Motorbike rides Plan smarter, go further. Just draw it! VIP Plus unlocks route sync across all your devices and more. Questions or ideas? Reach us any time at lapacadevs@gmail.com

About

Loop

Plan, navigate, and track outdoor adventures like hiking, cycling, and running. Create custom routes, view elevation profiles, and sync data with Apple Health. Supports GPX file import/export for seamless sharing and device integration.

Highlights
  • Route planning by tapping and dragging
  • Elevation profile visualization
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Apple Health synchronization
  • Topographic map styles
  • GPX file import/export
  • Save and share unlimited routes
Features
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Plan, navigate & track your outdoor routes – on your iPhone and Apple Watch, even offline. Whether you're hiking, cycling, running, or exploring new trails, Loop makes it simple to map, track, and navigate your adventures. Plan routes by tapping and dragging directly on the map, follow turn-by-turn navigation on your iPhone or Apple Watch – fully offline – and sync your data to Apple Health. With detailed elevation profiles, GPS tracking, and GPX import/export, Loop is your all-in-one companion for every outdoor journey. PLAN ROUTES WITH EASE Map your routes effortlessly by tapping and dragging your finger on the map. Loop helps you create custom routes based on your preferences. VIEW ELEVATION PROFILES Loop provides clear elevation profiles along your routes, helping you assess the difficulty and terrain of your journey. NAVIGATE AS YOU GO Once your route is set, Loop guides you with a clean, distraction-free navigation interface showing your position, direction, and distance remaining – so you can focus on the trail, not the screen. NAVIGATE ON APPLE WATCH – EVEN OFFLINE Leave your phone behind. Download your routes and topographic maps to your Apple Watch and follow turn-by-turn navigation right from your wrist – no phone, no signal required. Perfect for trail running, hiking, and cycling where you don't want to carry your phone or can't rely on cellular coverage. TRACK YOUR ROUTES AND SYNC WITH APPLE HEALTH Loop records your GPS data in real-time, showing distance, elevation, and average speed. It syncs seamlessly with Apple Health to keep track of your fitness data. Save recorded routes in Apple Health to monitor your performance, view detailed stats, and track your route history – all from one place. EXPLORE WITH TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS Choose from different topographic map styles to suit your adventure. Whether you're navigating steep mountain trails or flat park paths, Loop’s detailed maps help you understand the terrain better, so you can plan your routes confidently. SAVE AND SHARE YOUR ROUTES Loop lets you save unlimited routes and GPS tracks, so you can easily plan your next adventure. You can also share your custom routes with friends or workout partners, making it easy to collaborate on your next outdoor activity. EXPORT AND IMPORT GPX FILES Seamlessly import and export your routes as GPX files – perfect for sharing with others or moving routes to and from third-party GPS devices and apps. ——— You can use the app free of charge forever. Some functionality can be activated by purchasing the “Pro” version. ——— Terms of Service: https://oriberlin.notion.site/loopmaps-terms Privacy Policy: https://oriberlin.notion.site/loopmaps-privacy Contact: support@loopmaps.com

Screenshots

Just Draw It! Route Planner4 screens
Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loop at 4.4 against Just Draw It! Route Planner's 4.0. Loop also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 51%). Just Draw It! Route Planner's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 10). On price, update cadence, 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. Just Draw It! Route Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Just Draw It! Route Planner's written reviews are positive against 67% of Loop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Draw It! Route Planner ships an update fortnightly, Loop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Just Draw It! Route Planner versus Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Draw It! Route PlannerLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (44 ratings)4.4 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better10
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Maria del Pozo AlonsoOri App Studio GmbH

Customer experience

Just Draw It! Route Planner

All ratings44 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive51.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative38.5%

Loop

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Just Draw It! Route Planner

Subscriptions1
  • JDI VIP Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • JDI VIP$4.99
  • JDI VIP Plus$10.99
2 purchases

Loop

Subscriptions2
  • Loop Pro$2.991 Month
  • Loop Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Just Draw It! Route Planner free?
Just Draw It! Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just Draw It! Route Planner or Loop?
Loop is rated higher. Just Draw It! Route Planner averages 4.0 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Loop averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.
Do Just Draw It! Route Planner or Loop have ads?
Neither Just Draw It! Route Planner nor Loop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just Draw It! Route Planner or Loop?
Just Draw It! Route Planner ships an update fortnightly, and Loop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Just Draw It! Route Planner was updated on October 29, 2026 and Loop on October 30, 2026.

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