Comparison

SWTracker vs RouteSavvy

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

Head to head
About

SWTracker

This app connects to Spotwalla.com to track your travels in real-time. It's designed for background operation, allowing you to record location points for custom trips. Ideal for long-distance travelers.

Highlights
  • Connects to Spotwalla.com
  • Tracks travel in real-time
  • Records location points
  • Supports custom trip creation
  • Runs in the background
  • Uses Swift and new networking frameworks
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NOTE: Before using SWTracker, please read the support FAQ questions: https://rvtechtools.com/support.html#swtrackerfaq. If you have any issues, please contact me at support@rvtechtools.com. Check out usage videos on my YouTube SWTracker playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI-_B2o7AiPoCGkzte6dfeUqrgkpV3b_4 SWTracker is the 2nd generation of SWConnect, the IOS tracking option for interfacing to the personal tracking manager, Spotwalla.com.   Spotwalla has transitioned to a new website, and with that a new JSON based API. This change necessitated a rewrite of SWconnect, and gave me the chance to update to newer approved networking frameworks, using the newer Apple supported language, Swift. SWTracker allows user to connect and track their travels on the new SpotWalla website: https://new.spotwalla.com. Spotwalla is a secure location manager, which supports several different devices (both physical and app based) for keeping track of location during travels. It is routinely used by long distance motorcycle riders, cyclists, boaters and even RV owners. SWTracker allow you to connect with your account on Spotwalla, and tracks your progress on a timed basis. IOS users previously were able to use the Google Latitude app to share their location with SpotWalla, however, Latitude was discontinued in August, 2013. SWTracker is intended to run in the background. General use once logged in, is to simply enable tracking, put the app in the background, put your phone in your pocket or phone stand and ride. Your location points will be stored with the device information on SpotWalla, and you can create custom trips which show your location over a specified time period. BATTERY USAGE INFO: SWTracker uses GPS information, and as such battery use will be similar to most navigation type of applications. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. SWTracker now uses a new lower GPS accuracy strategy when the application is running on battery alone in the background, however it is always suggested to use external power when possible, and to turn off tracking in the app controls during periods when you are not moving.

About

RouteSavvy

This app provides GPS tracking for field resources using cell phones. It works with a web application to display current positions, track history, and compare planned routes to actual routes driven.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Track phone history (bread crumbs)
  • Compare planned vs. actual routes
  • Data export functionality
  • Works with web application
Features
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RouteSavvy Tracker is easy-to-use GPS tracking software that allows you to track and monitor field resources via cell phones with the RouteSavvy mobile app. The RouteSavvy mobile app is designed to work in conjunction with the RouteSavvy web application for GPS tracking and visualization. This includes seeing current position of phones being tracked, phone history (aka bread crumbs), and data export. These also can allow RouteSavvy users to compare a route planned with RouteSavvy to the actual route driven. If you have questions or issues email support@routesavvy.com

Screenshots

SWTracker3 screens
RouteSavvy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SWTracker at 100% against RouteSavvy's 0%. SWTracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). RouteSavvy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SWTracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SWTracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of RouteSavvy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SWTracker ships an update every 8 months, RouteSavvy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SWTracker versus RouteSavvy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWTrackerRouteSavvy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymond DavisOnTerra Systems

Customer experience

SWTracker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RouteSavvy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SWTracker

No in-app purchases

None

RouteSavvy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWTracker free?
SWTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RouteSavvy free?
RouteSavvy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SWTracker or RouteSavvy?
SWTracker is rated higher. SWTracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RouteSavvy averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do SWTracker or RouteSavvy have ads?
Neither SWTracker nor RouteSavvy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SWTracker or RouteSavvy?
SWTracker ships an update every 8 months, and RouteSavvy every 3 months. Most recently, SWTracker was updated on October 10, 2026 and RouteSavvy on October 13, 2026.

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