Comparison

Ryotei vs HB

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

Head to head
About

Ryotei

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
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Ryotei is a GPS travel log app that records your routes and lets you relive them with maps, photos, speed data, and elevation information. Whether you're touring on a motorcycle, driving, or exploring new places on a trip, Ryotei helps you keep a detailed record of where you've been and how you got there. Replay your routes on a map, view color-coded tracks based on speed or elevation, and browse photos taken along the way directly from the map. "Where did I ride that day?" "Which roads did I take?" "Where was that photo taken?" Save your journeys with routes, photos, and detailed travel data, then revisit them anytime. ■ Main Features 【GPS Route Recording】 • Record your routes using GPS • Start, pause, resume, and stop recording • Background recording support • Automatically resumes recording after an unexpected interruption • Store distance, speed, elevation, heading, and location accuracy • Multiple location tracking modes for different activities 【Route Replay】 • Replay recorded routes on the map • Relive your journey while reviewing speed and elevation changes • Easily revisit traffic delays, rest stops, and memorable sections of your trip 【Speed & Elevation Color Mapping】 • Display routes with colors based on speed or elevation • Quickly identify changes in speed and altitude along your route • Ideal for reviewing motorcycle tours and scenic winding roads 【Graph View】 • Display speed and elevation data as graphs • Analyze changes over time • Synchronize map playback with graph data 【Route Comparison】 • Overlay another route on the map • Compare different trips and routes 【Photo Features】 • Capture photos using the built-in camera while recording • Display photo locations directly on the map • Browse photos taken during your trip • View shooting date, location, heading, and elevation information • Share photos easily 【Map Features】 • Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid maps • Add and edit pins and waypoints • Support for map rotation and tilt 【Record Management】 • List and calendar views • Search by title, distance, maximum speed, or maximum elevation • Organize records with customizable color tags 【File Integration】 • Export routes in KMZ, GPX, and CSV formats • Import route files from external sources • Generate KMZ files including photos 【Apple Watch】 • Start, pause, resume, and stop recording on Ryotei on your iPhone from the Ryotei app on Apple Watch • Quickly launch Ryotei from a watch face complication 【Siri & Shortcuts】 • Start, pause, resume, and stop recording using Siri voice commands • Control recording without bringing Ryotei to the foreground ■ Recommended For • Motorcycle touring enthusiasts • Drivers who want to keep travel records • Travelers who want to revisit places they've been • Riders who want to analyze winding roads and scenic routes • Users who want to review speed and elevation changes • Anyone who wants to manage routes and photos together • Users who need GPX and KMZ export support More than just route recording. Ryotei helps you preserve and relive your motorcycle tours, drives, and journeys through maps, photos, and travel data.

About

HB

Record your journeys with GPS and enrich them with photos, videos, voice notes, and your mood. Create a vivid record of your experiences tied to specific locations. Ideal for leisure, travel, mindful walks, and personal journaling.

Highlights
  • GPS route recording (background supported)
  • Add photos, videos, voice notes, text, and mood
  • Automatic photo association
  • Route visualization on map
  • Save route data to Health app
  • Offline usability
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Mit HB-MemoRoute wird jeder Spaziergang, Ausflug und jede Urlaubsfahrt zu einer persönlichen Erinnerungsroute. Zeichne deine Strecke per GPS auf und ergänze unterwegs Fotos, Videos, Sprachnotizen, Texte oder deine aktuelle Stimmung. So entsteht eine lebendige Dokumentation deiner Erlebnisse – verbunden mit den Orten, an denen sie stattgefunden haben. HB-MemoRoute eignet sich für Freizeitaktivitäten, Reisen, achtsame Spaziergänge, persönliche Tagebücher und die bewusste Beobachtung von Bewegung und Emotionen. Hauptfunktionen: • GPS-Aufzeichnung deiner Strecke – auch im Hintergrund • Fotos, Videos, Sprachnotizen, Texte und Stimmungen direkt unterwegs hinzufügen • Außerhalb der App aufgenommene Fotos automatisch der passenden Route zuordnen • Darstellung der Route auf einer Karte • Routendaten in Health-App speichern • Farbige Streckenanzeige entsprechend der Geschwindigkeit • Übersicht über Kilometer, Dauer und Pausenzeiten • Statistiken nach Zeitraum und Fortbewegungsart • Monats- und Jahresstatistiken mit übersichtlichen Diagrammen • Gespeicherte Routen ansehen und teilen • Unterstützung der Apple Watch zum Pausieren, Fortsetzen und Beenden einer laufenden Aufzeichnung • Automatische Pausen- und Fortsetzungserkennung • Integrierte Backup- und Wiederherstellungsfunktion • Offline nutzbar – deine Daten bleiben auf deinem Gerät Deine Erinnerungen. Deine Daten. Datenschutz steht bei HB-MemoRoute an erster Stelle. Alle Routen und persönlichen Inhalte werden ausschließlich lokal auf deinem Gerät gespeichert. Es gibt keine verpflichtende Cloud, keine externen Server und keine Weitergabe deiner Aufzeichnungen. Du behältst jederzeit die Kontrolle über deine Daten. Ideal für: • Spaziergänge, Walking, Wanderungen, Fahrradtouren und Ausflüge • Reisen und persönliche Urlaubserinnerungen • Die Verbindung von Bewegung und Achtsamkeit • Selbstbeobachtung und therapeutische Anwendungen • Alle, die ihre Wege visuell und emotional dokumentieren möchten Kostenlos ausprobieren Die Lite-Version kann kostenlos genutzt werden. Sie ermöglicht das Speichern einer Strecke mit einer Aufzeichnungsdauer von bis zu 20 Minuten – ideal, um HB-MemoRoute in Ruhe kennenzulernen. Mit der einmaligen Freischaltung der Vollversion kannst du unbegrenzt viele Routen und längere Strecken mit allen verfügbaren Medienfunktionen speichern. Support & Feedback Du hast Fragen, Anregungen oder Feedback? E-Mail: bernhard.halbauer@gmail.com Web: www.hb-mobilesoft.com

Screenshots

Ryotei4 screens
HB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HB at Free against Ryotei's $3.99. HB also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Ryotei's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

HB is free to download; Ryotei costs $3.99 up front. HB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ryotei asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ryotei versus HB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRyoteiHB
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThirdware.jpBernhard Halbauer

Customer experience

Ryotei

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative8.8%

HB

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ryotei

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HB

One-time1
  • Freischaltung Vollversion$2.99

Questions

Is Ryotei free?
Ryotei costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HB free?
HB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ryotei or HB have ads?
Neither Ryotei nor HB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ryotei or HB?
Ryotei ships an update every 2 weeks, and HB every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ryotei was updated on November 1, 2026 and HB on November 5, 2026.

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