# Log GPS vs Ryotei

The clearest difference is rating: Ryotei at 5.0 against Log GPS's 4.0. Ryotei also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (81% vs 67%). Log GPS's advantage is chart position (#175 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Log GPS costs $4.99 and Ryotei $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ryotei holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Log GPS's written reviews are positive against 81% of Ryotei's.

Log GPS ships an update every 5 months, Ryotei every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Log GPS | Ryotei |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-gps/id414459517/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryotei-gps-tracker/id464228677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fairwinds Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/355310408) | [Thirdware.jp](https://appshunter.io/developer/464228680) |

## What reviewers say

### Log GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-gps/id414459517)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This utility logs and records GPS data, including location, notes, and accuracy details. It offers a big button mode for easy data logging and allows exporting data in various formats for use in other applications. It also provides a return-to-location feature.

**Highlights:** Log and record GPS data, Save notes with GPS points, Export data as CSV or GPX, Return to saved location, Big Button mode for easy saving, Offline operation

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ryotei

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryotei-gps-tracker/id464228677)

Record, replay, and analyze your travel routes with detailed elevation, speed, and distance data. Visualize your journeys on a map or graph, and add waypoints and photos to your recorded trips.

**Highlights:** Record travel routes, Replay routes on map or graph, Display elevation and speed data, Add waypoints and photos, Customizable route coloring, List and calendar view for records

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Log GPS free?

Log GPS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ryotei free?

Ryotei costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Log GPS or Ryotei?

Ryotei is rated higher. Log GPS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ryotei averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Log GPS or Ryotei have ads?

Neither Log GPS nor Ryotei shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Log GPS or Ryotei?

Log GPS ships an update every 5 months, and Ryotei every 2 weeks. Most recently, Log GPS was updated on September 10, 2026 and Ryotei on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*