v_trace vs SpotRange
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
v_trace
Visualize your network's path to any destination. This tool maps server locations and displays hop latency with color-coded pins. Understand your internet connection's route and performance.
- Visual traceroute
- Map display of network hops
- Color-coded latency indicators
- Target IP address or hostname input
- Hop latency determination
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v_trace is a visual traceroute application that shows* a list of the network servers from your machine to a target ip address or hostname and it attempts to place each to their corresponding location on a map. The map display consists of a pin for each hop, the color of the pins change from green to red reflecting the latency of the hop. *The ability to show and determine hops depends on your network's routing policies, if the packets are filtered no hops can be determined.
SpotRange
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SpotRange is a simple and intuitive distance measurement app designed for LiDAR-equipped iPhone and iPad devices. Simply point your device at an object to instantly measure the distance in meters. The clean interface lets you focus on measuring without unnecessary settings or distractions. Features: • Fast and easy distance measurement • Uses the built-in LiDAR sensor for accurate measurements • Simple interface with no account or registration required • Displays distances in meters • No ads or unnecessary features Requirements: • A LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: v_trace at 4 against SpotRange's 2. SpotRange's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | v_trace | SpotRange |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vlad Alexa | Tsukasa Kudo |
In-app purchases
v_trace
No in-app purchases
SpotRange
No in-app purchases









