# TraceTrack vs MyLaps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TraceTrack at none against MyLaps's 2. TraceTrack also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). MyLaps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyLaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. TraceTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

TraceTrack ships an update every 3 months, MyLaps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TraceTrack | MyLaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gordon Thomson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460719625) | [Ulrich Pade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458091929) |

## What reviewers say

### TraceTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracetrack/id1513746098)

Record and review your outdoor activities like walking, running, cycling, and car trips. Visualize your routes on a map with detailed metrics like distance, speed, and altitude. Save and manage your trips in iCloud for access across devices.

**Highlights:** Activity tracking (walking, running, cycling, car trips), Map overlays with distance, speed, altitude, Background tracking support, Save trips to iCloud archives, Edit saved trip data, Cross-device trip viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyLaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylaps/id6747654454)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| store tracks | $0.99 | per year |
| Tracks | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TraceTrack free?

TraceTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyLaps free?

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

### Do TraceTrack or MyLaps have ads?

Neither TraceTrack nor MyLaps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TraceTrack or MyLaps?

TraceTrack ships an update every 3 months, and MyLaps every 2 weeks. Most recently, TraceTrack was updated on October 8, 2026 and MyLaps on October 12, 2026.

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