Motion Automatic Tracker vs PathPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Motion Automatic Tracker
Automatically track your walks, runs, and bike rides with smart algorithms. Join employer or city-sponsored mobility programs to earn financial rewards like gift cards or virtual debit cards for your physical activity.
- Automatic activity detection (walking, running, cycling)
- Manual tracking option
- Smart algorithm for mode detection
- Daily activity summaries
- Join mobility programs for rewards
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- WHAT IS MOTION - Motion app is the cornerstone of the Motion Mobility Platform. Our platform and app help cities and employers across Europe and North America to launch mobility or commuter programs in order to encourage and incentivize physical activity and the use of cleaner mobility options. - WHAT IS IT FOR? - Motion app allows you to keep track of all your activities: walks, runs, bike rides, and more — all automatically (but also manually if that is your preference); and lets you join mobility programs organized by your employer or city. It's like an activity journal; we automatically detect, categorize and keep a record of all of your activities. We use the data collected by the app to provide you with financial rewards, in the form of giftcards or virtual debit cards (cash), which are part of these programs. - FEATURES - - Smart algorithm that allows highly accurate all-types mode detection - Automatic detection and recording of walking, running, cycling, and vehicles - no start button required! - Manual tracking option if that's your preference. - Daily data summaries of your activities: trips, distance, and time spent moving - Join mobility programs that allow you to earn financial rewards in the form of giftcards or virtual debit cards (cash). - WHAT DO YOU REALLY DO WITH OUR DATA? - We are aware of how important privacy is for you. We do not sell or share any personally identifiable data with third parties, except in some occasions when you join one of our mobility programs where we might share your name, email, and amount of your activities, so the program can provide you with the rewards offered (please check our Privacy Policy link below). - BATTERY USE - If automatic tracking mode is enabled, Motion is only awake and using GPS when you are active and moving. If you are inactive in a small area like your home or job, Motion stays in low-power mode. On a typical day of two to three hours of travel, the impact should be below 4%. However, longer trips, all together (for example a long hikes, bike rides, or car rides) may consume between 4% and 8%; or more, depending on the activity of your day.
PathPal
Automatically records your daily routes, visited places, and activities in the background. See where you went, how you traveled, and what you did throughout the day. Understand your daily movement patterns and gain insights into your activities without manual tracking.
- Automatic daily route recording
- Visited places identification
- Background activity tracking
- Automatic activity recognition (walking, running, cycling)
- Travel time and distance recording
- Daily activity statistics
- Route distance and elevation data
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Remember where your day took you. PathPal automatically records your daily routes, visited places, and activities in the background. No need to start or stop a trip. Simply open the app to see where you went, how you traveled, and what you did throughout the day. 【Your day, on a map】 See your daily routes and the places where you stopped. Revisit your location history by day. Understand how you moved from one place to another. 【Automatic activity recognition】 Automatically recognize walking, running, and cycling. Record travel time, distance, and transportation details. Keep track of everyday movement, not just workouts. 【Insights into your daily activities】 Explore daily activity statistics. Review route distances and elevation information. See estimated calories burned during activities. Whether you're commuting, exploring a new city, or simply curious about your daily routine, PathPal helps you keep a continuous record of your movements without manually starting a tracking session. Background Location Access PathPal needs background location access to record your movements continuously. You can manage location permissions in your iPhone settings. Privacy Policy:https://pathpalapp.com/legal/privacy/ Terms of Use:https://pathpalapp.com/legal/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PathPal at 4.1 against Motion Automatic Tracker's 2.0. PathPal also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (34 vs 4). Motion Automatic Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. PathPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Motion Automatic Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
PathPal holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PathPal has 34 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Motion Automatic Tracker ships an update monthly, PathPal every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Motion Automatic Tracker | PathPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) | 4.1 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ByCycling International B.V. | GUSTOVERSE PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
Motion Automatic Tracker
PathPal
In-app purchases
Motion Automatic Tracker
No in-app purchases
PathPal
- PathPal Weekly$0.997 Days
- PathPal Monthly$5.991 Month
- PathPal Yearly14 Days trial$44.991 Year
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