OCAD Sketch vs Routechoices Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OCAD Sketch
This app allows for field mapping and revisions, complementing a desktop version. It features drawing tools, GPS tracking, and compass functionality for easy map adjustments. Projects can be seamlessly transferred between the desktop and mobile applications.
- Field mapping and revisions
- Drawing pen and eraser
- GPS route tracking
- Compass for map orientation
- Project transfer to/from desktop
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OCAD Sketch complements the desktop version of OCAD. It is designed for mapping in the field - both for new maps as well as revisions, feedback from course planners or map reviewers. Drawing pen and eraser enable fast and ergonomic sketching. GPS routes can be tracked and the compass can be used to adjust the map orientation. Map projects are transferred from desktop version of OCAD to the OCAD Sketch App and can be sent back after mapping.
Routechoices Tracker
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Routechoices Tracker lets you stream your live location to Routechoices.com, an open-source live GPS tracking solution for orienteering and outdoors events. How It Works: - Grant the app access to high accuracy location at all time, as well as background execution permission. This ensures uninterrupted GPS tracking throughout your activity - e.g. when your phone goes to sleep. - Your 8 digits Device ID is then displayed in the screen center, you need it to enter events. - Press "Start live GPS tracking" when you're ready to begin your run. The Device ID turns green when you are "Live". - Go on your adventure! - Press "Stop Live GPS tracking" when you've finished. Troubleshooting: - Ensure that high-accuracy GPS is enabled in your phone's system settings. - To avoid restriction to can run in the background, make sure that background execution is allowed and that Routechoices Tracker has permission to access location services at all times. - To avoid limitations when it can fetch location data, ensure that the privacy setting for location access in "Settings > Privacy > Location Services > Routechoices Tracker" is set to "Always"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OCAD Sketch at every 3 weeks against Routechoices Tracker's every 2 months. OCAD Sketch also leads on iOS requirement (12.5 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OCAD Sketch ships an update every 3 weeks, Routechoices Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OCAD Sketch | Routechoices Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OCAD AG | OneHertz |
In-app purchases
OCAD Sketch
No in-app purchases
Routechoices Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Routechoices Tracker free?
Do OCAD Sketch or Routechoices Tracker have ads?
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