Comparison

Log GPS vs ai.Orthodrome

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

Head to head
About

Log GPS

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
Currently charting
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LogGPS is a GPS data logger and recorder utility that saves all GPS data when you press the 'Save' button. The saved data includes notes, date and time, longitude, latitude, altitude, horizontal accuracy, vertical accuracy, speed, course, heading, and heading accuracy. The notes are not cleared between saves so you may save multiple data points with the same notes, add to the existing notes, or you may manually clear or edit the notes between saves. LogGPS is an ideal application to use for remote GPS data gathering with the intent of importing the GPS data into another application. LogGPS does not require any mapping for basic operation and therefor it does not require any network access. Because it does not require network access and currently does not record in the background it is fast and very easy on battery life. LogGPS has an option for a Big Button mode that make the entire screen a 'Save' button. Once activated, touching anywhere on the screen saves the current GPS location. This mode was designed specifically for city administrations to log locations for follow-up code enforcement inspections. It is possible to show any saved location using a map application. Of course, it only works if you have network access. There is also a 'return to location' function. After selecting a saved location, select the 'Return To' button and a new view will appear that shows the course, bearing, distance, and time to return to the saved location. The user may view all saved GPS readings. Individual readings can be deleted and notes edited. Clicking ‘Export’ allows sharing the collected data as a comma separated (CSV), GPX route, and/or GPX waypoint file. Data is exported without any transformations (metric units and UTC) regardless of the display settings. Once the data is exported and a file selected, it can be emailed, sent to other applications, saved in a common file area, etc. using the 'Share' button Settings in the Apple Settings application allow: - Metric or US Customary Units for displayed distance. - Local device time or UTC for displayed time. - DMS or fractional degrees for displayed latitude and longitude. - Sorting newest readings at top or bottom. - Selection of mapping application (Apple Maps, Google Maps, Google Web.) - Self contained help files. - GPS update settings to balance battery life with accuracy. - Selection of CSV export formats (header row inclusion, time format, separator, null values, line endings, etc.) - Type of Save feedback.

About

ai.Orthodrome

Calculate the shortest distance between two points on a map and compare different routes. Export your route data in multiple formats or use the companion watch app for on-the-go navigation.

Highlights
  • Calculate orthodromes between points
  • Compare orthodrome with loxodrome
  • Export segments in PDF, CSV, GPX
  • Copy route data to clipboard
  • Intuitive interface
  • Watch version available
Features
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Whether you’re a sailor, aviator, or traveler, this app is your ideal companion. Discover the reasons behind your flight’s route over Greenland with OrthoFinder! Discover OrthoFinder, the ultimate tool for quickly calculating the orthodrome (great-circle distance) on the map between selected points. Effortlessly export lists of segments with locations and desired courses in various formats, including PDF, CSV, GPX, or copy to clipboard. Compare orthodrome and loxodrome routes, and analyze the distance difference. The app also includes a watch version (excluding export options). Features: * Calculate orthodromes between points * Compare orthodrome with loxodrome and distance difference * Export segments in PDF, CSV, GPX, or clipboard * Intuitive interface for easy navigation * Watch version available (export options not included) In-App Purchases: In the free version of the application, you initially have five available export options. Each export operation (whether to PDF, CSV, GPX, or clipboard) consumes one of these options. Once you reach the limit, you can purchase additional export options in increments of five or ten. Alternatively, you can opt for the full version, which eliminates all such limitations. * Free Version Export Limit: 5 exports initially available * Additional exports purchasable in increments of 5 or 10 Applied Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Log GPS4 screens
ai.Orthodrome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ai.Orthodrome at Free against Log GPS's $4.99. ai.Orthodrome also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Log GPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On ads 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

ai.Orthodrome is free to download; Log GPS costs $4.99 up front. ai.Orthodrome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Log GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Log GPS versus ai.Orthodrome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLog GPSai.Orthodrome
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFairwinds SoftwareNarcyz Adamus

Customer experience

Log GPS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

ai.Orthodrome

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Log GPS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ai.Orthodrome

One-time3
  • 5 Exports$1.99
  • 10 Exports$2.99
  • Full$19.99

Questions

Is Log GPS free?
Log GPS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ai.Orthodrome free?
ai.Orthodrome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Log GPS or ai.Orthodrome have ads?
Neither Log GPS nor ai.Orthodrome shows ads.

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