# Ace Trace vs MX TRACKS

The clearest difference is monetization model: MX TRACKS at freemium against Ace Trace's subscription. MX TRACKS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 51%). Ace Trace's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 5) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ace Trace sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and MX TRACKS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ace Trace holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ace Trace has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Ace Trace's written reviews are positive against 75% of MX TRACKS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ace Trace ships an update every 2 weeks, MX TRACKS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ace Trace | MX TRACKS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-tracks/id6670217626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 155 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fitness & Sports apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848120406) | [MX TRACKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765368761) |

## What reviewers say

### Ace Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Easily add professional-looking visual trails to videos of golf swings, disc throws, and other flying objects. Customize trace lines with various effects and add distance labels to showcase your performance.

**Highlights:** Powerful shot tracing, No tripod needed, Custom visual effects, Distance labels, Flexible tracing modes, Full customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Export | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Ace Trace Gold | $49.99 | per year |
| Silver | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Gold | $99.99 | per year |
| 5 videos | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for disc golf content
- 👍 Customizable tracer line
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Adds professional look to videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate auto-tracking
- 🔒 Limited free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Tracer line speed issues
- Cropping problems with horizontal videos
- Inability to save videos without subscription
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to erase tracer line
- More color/style options for tracer
- Frame-by-frame controls
- Desktop version
- Improved manual editing tools


### MX TRACKS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-tracks/id6670217626)

Find open motocross tracks easily. This app aggregates track updates from social media, uses AI to summarize them, and displays real-time opening status. Explore tracks on an interactive map, view details, and get directions to your next ride.

**Highlights:** Aggregated track updates, AI-powered summaries, Real-time opening status, Interactive track map, Detailed track information, Navigation integration

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ace Trace free?

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

### Is MX TRACKS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ace Trace or MX TRACKS?

Ace Trace is rated higher. Ace Trace averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while MX TRACKS averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Ace Trace or MX TRACKS have ads?

Ace Trace shows ads; MX TRACKS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ace Trace or MX TRACKS?

Ace Trace ships an update every 2 weeks, and MX TRACKS every 10 days. Most recently, Ace Trace was updated on November 7, 2026 and MX TRACKS on October 30, 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.*