Comparison

GPS Logger Plus vs Ride Watcher

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

Head to head
About

GPS Logger Plus

Record your location, path, speed, and altitude with this device sensor log tool. Preview your GPS data in detail, including map plotting and graph mode. It's lightweight, battery efficient, and ad-free.

Highlights
  • Record GPS coordinates, orientation, altitude, speed, and distance
  • Preview recorded GPS data with map plotting and graph mode
  • Show altitude and speed statistics
  • Set metric or imperial units
  • Lightweight and battery efficient
  • Ad-free and privacy-focused
  • Export and share GPS log files
Features
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GPS Logger is device sensor log tool that enables you to record your position and your path. The data record includes GPS coordinates, attitude, speed, distance and device heading. You are able to preview the GPS Log data after recording. Features : • Record the GPS coordinate data of your iOS Devices, which are: -- Device GPS coordinate. -- Device Orientation to North. -- Device Altitude. -- Device Speed. -- Device Distance traveled. -- Plus the Time and Date of recording start. • Show Altitude Stats such as minimum altitude, average altitude and maximum altitude. • Show Speed Stats such as minimum speed, average speed and maximum speed. • Able to set Metric or Imperial units. • Lightweight, battery efficient GPS Logger. • No integrated maps while recording for power saving. • Ability to turn off screen while recording for power saving. • Rename/Delete GPS log file. • Preview recorded GPS data in detail, including map plotting and graph mode. • Works seamlessly on both iPhone and iPad. • Lightweight, compact app optimized for everyday use. • Ad-free and built with privacy in mind. GPS Log Files : • All the GPS log files can be accessed in [Files] app, [GPS Logger] Folder. • The GPS log files can be open via normal text editor. • The data array includes altitude [in Meter], compass orientation [0-360 Degree], distance traveled [in Meter], GPS Coordinates and Speed [in Meter/Second]. • The GPS data are recorded with 1.0 sec interval. • You can share GPS log files to another device via Airdrop, Messages or Mail. • To load GPS log files that share by others, simply place the GPS log files into [GPS Logger] Folder via [Files] app. Usage: • Record the track of your walking or running. • Remember the best places you've seen. • Use for long walk, hike or flight ride. • Record the trips while riding and analyse the speed, altitude or distance. • Share your tracks with your family and friends. • For OpenStreetMap map editing. • And many more depend on your imagination. Note: Turn off screen while recording for power saving, tap on the same location again to bring the screen back. Thanks for your support and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

About

Ride Watcher

Analyze your trips with detailed route logging and price comparisons. Generate optimal routes and create PDF reports to ensure fair pricing and efficient travel.

Highlights
  • Analyze trip data
  • Generate optimal routes
  • Log complete route data
  • Make price comparisons
  • Create and share PDF reports
Features
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Ride Watcher gives you the opportunity to analyze every trip you take. Never let yourself fall victim to unscrupulous drivers or non-optimal routes generated by ride sharing apps. -Generate optimal routes -Log complete route data -Make price comparisons -Create and share PDF reports

Screenshots

GPS Logger Plus4 screens
Ride Watcher3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ride Watcher at Free against GPS Logger Plus's $2.99. Ride Watcher also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 46 months). GPS Logger Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ride Watcher is free to download; GPS Logger Plus costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Logger Plus ships an update every 46 months, Ride Watcher monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GPS Logger Plus versus Ride Watcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Logger PlusRide Watcher
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeng Jia LiangJohn Bowman

Customer experience

GPS Logger Plus

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Ride Watcher

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GPS Logger Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Ride Watcher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Logger Plus free?
GPS Logger Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ride Watcher free?
Ride Watcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Logger Plus or Ride Watcher have ads?
Ride Watcher shows ads; GPS Logger Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Logger Plus or Ride Watcher?
GPS Logger Plus ships an update every 46 months, and Ride Watcher monthly. Most recently, GPS Logger Plus was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ride Watcher on October 6, 2026.

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