Comparison

Road Station Navigation vs Retrace+

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

Head to head
About

Road Station Navigation

Find Japanese rest areas by region or current location using GPS. View official websites, maps, and record visited locations. Backup and restore data via iCloud Drive.

Highlights
  • Search rest stations by area
  • Find nearby rest stations with GPS
  • View official websites
  • Map integration
  • Record visited stations
  • Backup and restore data via iCloud
Features
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This application program retrieves "Road Station" of Japan. 1. "Road Station" is searchable from the area. 2. "Road Station" around the present place is searchable with GPS. 3. An official Web site of "Road Station" can be seen. 4. The map of "Road Station" can be seen. 5. Visited "Road Station" can be recorded. 6. The list of visited "Road Station" can be seen. 7. The visit rate of "Road Station" of each area can be seen. 8. The visit record and the memo and photo which were registered can be backed up to iCloud Drive .  9. The data which backed up to iCloud Drive can be read and restored.  10. The data which backed up to iCloud Drive can be synchronized with two or more iOS devices. 11. iCloud Drive data backup and restore are In-App Purchases. 12. Apple Watch supported. This application supports only Japanese.

About

Retrace+

Features
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Retrace+ is more than just a GPS tracker; it’s a digital journal for your movement. Whether you’re exploring a new city, hiking a hidden trail, or simply documenting your daily commute, Retrace+ turns your travels into memories. THE CORE EXPERIENCE IS NOW FREE We’ve opened up the heart of Retrace+ to everyone. Download now to explore our stunning new redesign and start tracking your journeys at no cost. FREE FEATURES - Standard Live Tracing: Record your movement with precision for up to 30 minutes per session. - Liquid UI Enhancements: Experience our signature "Liquid Glass" aesthetic—a minimalist, fluid interface designed for the modern iOS experience. - 2D Map Directions: Reliable, clear navigation to help you find your way on a standard map view. - Basic Stats: View essential data from your journeys to keep track of your progress. - Recent History: Save and revisit your 3 most recent traces. - Photo Integration: Add one high-quality photo to each trace or saved place to anchor your memories. - Turbocharged Engine: Under-the-hood performance optimizations ensure a fast, lean, and responsive app. RETRACE+ PRO: UNLEASH THE FULL POTENTIAL For those who go further, Retrace+ Pro offers "Superpowers" designed for the ultimate adventurer. - Unlimited Tracking: No more time limits. Trace your path all day long with full background support. - Apple Watch Unleashed: The power of Retrace+ on your wrist. Track your journey and view metrics without ever touching your phone. - AR Navigation: Experience "Live Navigation Intelligence." Immersive 3D arrows are overlaid on your camera view, guiding you with futuristic precision. - Advanced Analytics: Dive deep into your performance with precise data on speed, pace, and elevation changes. - Multiple Photos: Create a visual storyboard. Add multiple photos to your traces to capture every perspective of your trip. - Advanced History Filters: Powerful sorting tools allow you to filter your entire history by distance, date, or media in seconds. - Live Activities: Seamlessly integrated with the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen for "at-a-glance" tracking while you use other apps. Join thousands of explorers and start your journey with the new Retrace+ today. PRIVACY Your journeys are yours alone. Location data is stored securely on device and never shared with third parties. INFORMATION ABOUT RETRACE+ PRO SUBSCRIPTIONS AND IN APP PURCHASES: Title of Service: Retrace+ Pro Length of Subscription: 1 Month or 1 Year or Lifetime Purchase Price of Subscription: $0.99 per month or $9.99 per year (after 7 Day Free Trial) or $29.99 one-time purchase Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Managing Subscriptions: You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nareshinc.wixsite.com/studio

Screenshots

Road Station Navigation4 screens
Retrace+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Retrace+ at Free against Road Station Navigation's $0.99. Road Station Navigation's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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

Retrace+ is free to download; Road Station Navigation costs $0.99 up front. Road Station Navigation sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Retrace+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Road Station Navigation ships an update every 3 weeks, Retrace+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Road Station Navigation versus Retrace+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoad Station NavigationRetrace+
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developershinichi tanimotoNaresh Balakrishnan

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Road Station Navigation

One-time6
  • iCloud Drive Backup and Restore$0.99
  • Automatic checking in$0.99
  • Release photo storage restriction$0.99
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  • Visit record chart analysis$0.99
  • CSV file export$0.99
  • Giving Chips to Developers$2.99
3 purchases

Retrace+

Subscriptions2
  • Retrace+ Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Retrace+ Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Retrace+ Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Road Station Navigation free?
Road Station Navigation costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Retrace+ free?
Retrace+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Road Station Navigation or Retrace+ have ads?
Neither Road Station Navigation nor Retrace+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Road Station Navigation or Retrace+?
Road Station Navigation ships an update every 3 weeks, and Retrace+ every 2 months. Most recently, Road Station Navigation was updated on November 6, 2026 and Retrace+ on October 30, 2026.

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