# CycleMaps vs Footpath Route Planner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Footpath Route Planner at 22K against CycleMaps's 3. Footpath Route Planner also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 61%) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). CycleMaps's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleMaps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and Footpath Route Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CycleMaps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Footpath Route Planner has 22K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of CycleMaps's written reviews are positive against 79% of Footpath Route Planner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CycleMaps ships an update weekly, Footpath Route Planner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleMaps | Footpath Route Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclemaps/id428397791/reviews)** | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footpath-route-planner/id634845718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 47 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [motocode ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/428397794) | [Half Mile Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/634845721) |

## What reviewers say

### CycleMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclemaps/id428397791)

This app plans bicycle routes using multiple data sources, prioritizing cycle paths and quiet streets worldwide. It offers turn-by-turn navigation, offline maps, and Apple Watch integration for a seamless cycling experience. Track your rides, view elevation profiles, and import/export routes.

**Highlights:** Worldwide bicycle route planning, Turn-by-turn navigation, Offline maps, Apple Watch integration, Ride tracking & Apple Health sync, GPX/KML import/export, Cycle path overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CycleMaps Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| CycleMaps Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| CycleMaps Premium Family Year | $29.99 | per year |
| CycleMaps Premium Family Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Watch Trial | Free | one-time |
| CycleMaps Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| CycleMaps Premium Family | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent route planning
- 👍 Quiet/safe route options
- 👍 Useful for exploring new areas
- 👍 Good for commuting and leisure rides
- 👍 Helpful for mobility scooter users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional route suggestions on unsafe roads
- 🐛 Delayed or inaccurate voice instructions
- 🐛 Slow map redraw and loading issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing or unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect GPS location detection
- Inability to sign up or reset password
- Crashes or freezes when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Option to avoid hills, stairs, or unpaved paths
- Ability to reverse or edit saved routes
- Automatic rerouting when going off course
- Display of bike share station locations and availability
- Voice navigation through connected Bluetooth headphones


### Footpath Route Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footpath-route-planner/id634845718)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Navigation, #101 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Easily plan and navigate custom routes for any outdoor activity. Draw your path with a finger and the app snaps to roads and trails. Measure distances, elevations, and get turn-by-turn directions, even offline.

**Highlights:** Snap to roads and trails, Measure distance and elevation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Offline map downloads, Route sharing, GPX/TCX/FIT export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Footpath Elite (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Footpath Elite (Yearly) | $23.49 | per year |
| Single Route Pass | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Full-featured outdoors app
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Excellent for discovering routes
- 👍 Useful for run planning
- 👍 Great mapping and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No more free turn by turn
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Seems to no longer recognize footpaths
- 🐛 Offline maps fail
- 🐛 Only selects roads

**Reported bugs**

- No more free turn by turn
- Buggy and unreliable
- Seems to no longer recognize footpaths
- Offline maps fail
- Only selects roads

**Requested features**

- Add ability to make notes on routes
- Add ability to create folders within folders
- Add ability to change alerts to be earlier
- Add ability to display more run data
- Add ability to store notes against a route


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleMaps free?

CycleMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Footpath Route Planner free?

Footpath Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CycleMaps or Footpath Route Planner?

CycleMaps is rated higher. CycleMaps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Footpath Route Planner averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do CycleMaps or Footpath Route Planner have ads?

Neither CycleMaps nor Footpath Route Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CycleMaps or Footpath Route Planner?

CycleMaps ships an update weekly, and Footpath Route Planner every 2 weeks. Most recently, CycleMaps was updated on September 23, 2026 and Footpath Route Planner on September 25, 2026.

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