# RouteDraw vs VURS

The clearest difference is rating: VURS at 5.0 against RouteDraw's 1.0. VURS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). RouteDraw's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RouteDraw sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year and VURS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VURS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VURS has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

RouteDraw ships an update every 3 months, VURS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RouteDraw | VURS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routedraw/id1507294886/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vurs/id6737568551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yat Shing TSOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403380231) | [VURS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777117968) |

## What reviewers say

### RouteDraw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routedraw/id1507294886)

Plan your trips with this app that allows you to draw routes directly on a map. It calculates route length, elevation changes, and estimates travel time. Features include GPS positioning, a compass, track logging, and deviation alerts with offline map support.

**Highlights:** Route drawing on map, Length and elevation calculation, Time estimation, GPS positioning and compass, Track logging, Deviation alerts, Offline maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $3.49 | per year |
| One-time Purchase | $36.99 | one-time |


### VURS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vurs/id6737568551)

Effortlessly track your daily movements and adventures with this privacy-focused companion app. It works entirely offline, automatically logging your journeys without manual input, keeping all your data securely on your device.

**Highlights:** Automatic background tracking, 100% offline functionality, Privacy-first data storage, No social features, Battery-efficient design, Customization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VURS⁺ Early Adopter (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| VURS⁺ Early Adopter (yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| VURS⁺ Early Adopter (lifetime) | $99.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RouteDraw free?

RouteDraw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VURS free?

VURS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RouteDraw or VURS?

VURS is rated higher. RouteDraw averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VURS averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do RouteDraw or VURS have ads?

RouteDraw shows ads; VURS does not.

### Which is updated more often, RouteDraw or VURS?

RouteDraw ships an update every 3 months, and VURS every 2 months. Most recently, RouteDraw was updated on September 7, 2026 and VURS on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*