Comparison

myTracks vs ACMap

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

Head to head
About

myTracks

This app transforms your iPhone or Apple Watch into a GPS logger. Record tracks, add waypoints and photos, and view them on various maps, even offline. Tracks are stored locally and can be synced via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Record GPS tracks with iPhone or Apple Watch
  • Display tracks on various maps (offline available)
  • Add waypoints and photos to tracks
  • Export tracks as GPX, KML, KMZ, or ZIP
  • Sync tracks and photos via iCloud
  • Apple Watch app with recording function
Features
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Log every journey — on iPhone or Apple Watch. myTracks records your GPS tracks for any occasion — a stroll through the city, a road trip, your daily commute, or a hike in the mountains. No account, no sign-up, no ads. Your data stays private on your device and syncs seamlessly via iCloud whenever you need it across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. RECORD & EXPLORE Capture your tracks and enrich it on the go: drop named waypoints at highlights, snap photos that link directly to the track, then review everything on OpenStreetMap or Apple Maps. OpenStreetMap maps can be downloaded for offline use — no internet connection required. DIARY MODE Enable it once — and never think about it again. myTracks automatically creates one track per day in the background, every day. No manual start or stop, ever. It's battery-friendly and always running quietly, keeping a complete record of wherever you go. APPLE WATCH All key stats — distance, elapsed time, current altitude, and a live map — are right on your wrist. Start or stop recordings, add waypoints, and record tracks entirely from your Apple Watch, even without your iPhone. CUSTOMIZE YOUR COCKPIT Build your own dashboards by choosing from a variety of widgets. Display exactly the stats that matter to you, laid out the way you want them. FEATURES • Record GPS tracks with iPhone or Apple Watch • OpenStreetMap (with offline maps) and Apple Maps • Waypoints and photos during recording • Customizable Cockpit views with configurable widgets • Live Activites • Export as GPX, KML, KMZ, or ZIP — or open directly in other apps • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Battery-saving Diary Mode for automatic daily tracking • Ad-free — no tracking, no interruptions FREE TO USE myTracks is free to download with optional Premium features. —— NOTICE: Continuous GPS use — including background and standby tracking — can significantly reduce battery life. LANGUAGES: German · English · French · Japanese · Spanish · Simplified Chinese TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ACMap

Features
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ACMap is a free, crowd-sourced map of public air-conditioned and cooling spots near you — libraries, malls, community centers, and shelters where anyone can cool off during a heatwave. Open the map and instantly see cooling spots around you. Tap any pin to see what it is and whether people have recently confirmed it's still open. Found a great spot that's missing? Drop a pin in one tap and help your neighbors stay cool. • See free cooling spots near you on a live map • Community-verified — vote whether a spot is still available • Add new spots in seconds • Completely free, no account required to browse • English and 中文 Stay cool and look out for your community. ACMap is built by the community, for the community.

Screenshots

myTracks4 screens
ACMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ACMap at none against myTracks's 11. ACMap also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). myTracks's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. myTracks sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ACMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
myTracks versus ACMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTracksACMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (228 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings228 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size309 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirk StichlingLichen Zhu

Bugs and requests

myTracks

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes on startup with certain iOS versions
  • Screen freezes when zooming or interacting with maps
  • Recording fails to save tracks despite timer running
  • GPS location not updating or showing incorrect position
  • App closes when attempting to save or export files
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  • Maps fail to load or load extremely slowly
  • Tracks revert to previous state after renaming/reorganizing
  • iCloud sync issues between devices
  • Blue location indicator bar appears unexpectedly
  • App crashes when managing folders and track names
  • Recording stops mid-journey without user action
  • Incompatibility with Apple Watch recording
  • Map data appears outdated despite using OpenStreetMap
  • Phone completely shuts down while using app

Requested features

15 requests
  • Rename recorded tracks after saving
  • Multiple simultaneous map tracking
  • Color-coded flags and custom icons
  • CarPlay support
  • Batch delete functionality
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  • Track merging capability
  • Topographic map option
  • Social media sharing integration
  • Waypoint syncing between mobile and desktop
  • Post-recording photo addition
  • Imperial units (miles/feet) option
  • Track locking to prevent accidental deletion
  • Pause recording without timer continuation
  • Better map zoom functionality
  • Contextual help and tutorials

ACMap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

myTracks

Subscriptions2
  • myTracks Premium$0.991 Month
  • myTracks Premium14 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time9
  • Colorado$0.99
  • Florida$0.99
  • Arizona$0.99
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  • Oregon$0.99
  • Texas$0.99
  • California$0.99
  • New York$0.99
  • Extension Pack 1$2.99
  • United States$7.99
None

ACMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myTracks free?
myTracks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ACMap free?
ACMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do myTracks or ACMap have ads?
ACMap shows ads; myTracks does not.

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