Comparison

EasyTrails GPS vs Ponderless

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

Head to head
About

EasyTrails GPS

Track your outdoor adventures with real-time distance, time, and elevation data. Import and share tracks, photos, and points of interest. Navigate using downloaded tracks or external navigation apps.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Track import and export
  • Waypoint saving with photos
  • Navigation to points of interest
  • Customizable map support
  • Heart rate monitoring (paid)
Features
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EasyTrails GPS is the GPS tracker application for your iPhone. The perfect application for those who are passionate about OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES and TRAVELING, everybody who likes outdoor sports, and not only. Are you going for a bike or motorcycle ride? Well, EasyTrails GPS will tell you how many miles you traveled, how much time you spent, how high you climbed and many other details. In real-time it will show you the course on a map, comparing it with downloaded tracks and points of interest. You can import or share all tracks and waypoints, photos and ideas for new journeys with your friends. Share where you are on Facebook and Twitter through your GPS position, and export your tracks in standard formats, so you can review them on Google Earth, SportTracks and TrailsRunner. Or simply upload them to online services like Garmin Connect, or many others. It's possible to import tracks by e-mail or Safari (EasyTrails can handle GPX, KML/KMZ and ZIP file formats), or by wi-fi networks, using an improved and easy to use web-based sharing feature. Calculate routes and let EasyTrails guide you using the new navigation capabilities. You can also let it guide you through previously recorded tracks. Additionally, EasyTrails GPS can communicate with navigators like Maps, Google Maps, TomTom or Waze (if installed) for more advanced guidance needs. Load custom cartography, EasyTrails supports KMZ and MBTILES formats. EasyTrails GPS is easy to use and extremaly accurate. It ensures the maximum duration of battery thanks to the possibility of recording in "StandBy" mode. However, be aware that use of GPS, even in background, will have a significant impact on battery duration. ► For more info, visit our website: www.easytrailsgps.com NEW FEATURES: ► Heart rate monitoring (paid) We added the ability to connect to compatible Bluetooth heart rate monitors (such as Polar H6 and H7 devices). Heart rate can be seen in real time from the dashboard. With the 'Heart rate monitoring' in-app purchase: - heart rate data will be associated to GPS tracks - saved tracks will have an extra heart rate chart - heart rate data will be saved to HealthKit Additionally, with the 'Colored tracks' in-app purchase, it will be possible to highlight heart rate data directly on the map screen of a recorded track. OTHER FEATURES: - Support for many different map types - Support for different coordinate systems - Support for user-loaded offline cartography (KMZ and MBTILES) - Export tracks (single or multiple) in standard formats (GPX, KML/KMZ and CSV), with their associated waypoints and pictures - Import tracks (GPX and KML/KMZ) - Import waypoints (GPX and KML/KMZ) - Resume recording of tracks - Save waypoints with photos and descriptions - Navigate to a point of interest - Sharing via Facebook and Twitter - Follow a path/track - Navigate (distance / direction) towards any waypoint - Navigate (distance / direction) towards any track marker (start / pause / resume / end points) - Advanced Navigation to a waypoint using any navigation app you may have installed - Upload tracks to GPSies (http://www.gpsies.com) - Upload tracks to SportTracks (http://sporttracks.mobi) - Upload tracks to OpenTrail (http://www.opentrail.us) - Upload tracks to OkMap (http://www.okmap.org) - Real-time visualization of distance, speed, altitude bearing and other data - Map Visualization in different modes: street map, satellite, hybrid, terrain - Charts (elevation profiles, ...) - Digital Compass - Heart rate monitoring - Turn by turn directions - High battery duration (record in standby) - Select between metric, imperial and nautical measuring systems - Intuitive and User Friendly interface - Lightweight, reliable and accurate - Doesn't require internet connection Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://www.easytrailsgps.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/EasyTrails-GPS-Privacy-Policy.pdf

About

Ponderless

Features
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Ponderless is a gate-free lap timer designed for off-road riders. No transponder. No timing gate. Just place your phone beside the track and start riding. Using AI rider detection, Ponderless automatically detects each pass and calculates lap times. Perfect for motocross practice, enduro training, small private tracks, weekend solo riding, friendly races with friends, or local training events. Key Features • Gate-Free Lap Timing Measure lap times without transponders or timing gates. • AI Rider Detection Automatically detects rider passes from video. • Smart Pass Selection Find the correct passes using intelligent similarity ranking. • Session Analysis Review laps, averages, and best times. • Simple Setup Just place your phone near the track and start recording. Ponderless is built for riders who want simple and accurate lap timing anywhere. All pass detection and lap timing run on-device. Photos and videos are stored only on your device unless you explicitly export them. Ponderless does not upload ride footage for cloud processing. The Pro “Similar” feature helps you find matching passes from images captured on your device. Matching is performed only for app functionality, not for advertising or profiling. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ User Guide: https://iwstky.github.io/ponderless-policy/guide.html

Screenshots

EasyTrails GPS4 screens
Ponderless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ponderless at Free against EasyTrails GPS's $3.99. EasyTrails GPS's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.2). On update cadence, 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

Ponderless is free to download; EasyTrails GPS costs $3.99 up front. EasyTrails GPS sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year and Ponderless sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyTrails GPS ships an update every 5 weeks, Ponderless every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EasyTrails GPS versus Ponderless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyTrails GPSPonderless
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (254 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings254 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZirak s.r.l.TAKUYA IWASE

Bugs and requests

EasyTrails GPS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • GPS signal loss during activity
  • Inconsistent altitude/speed tracking
  • Syncing/sharing issues with other devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • More customization options
  • Improved offline map capabilities
  • Ability to edit/correct recorded tracks
  • Integration with fitness/health apps

Ponderless

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

EasyTrails GPS

Subscriptions1
  • Cloud storage7 Days trial$3.491 Year
One-time4
  • Colored tracks$0.99
  • Heart rate monitoring$1.99
  • Download maps$1.99
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  • iWatch Remote$1.99
1 purchases

Ponderless

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is EasyTrails GPS free?
EasyTrails GPS costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ponderless free?
Ponderless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EasyTrails GPS or Ponderless have ads?
Neither EasyTrails GPS nor Ponderless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyTrails GPS or Ponderless?
EasyTrails GPS ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ponderless every 3 weeks. Most recently, EasyTrails GPS was updated on October 13, 2026 and Ponderless on October 2, 2026.

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