# Bluelane vs FootMark

The clearest difference is ads: Bluelane at none against FootMark's shown. Bluelane also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (119 vs 14). FootMark's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluelane sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and FootMark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FootMark holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluelane has 119 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Bluelane's written reviews are positive against 67% of FootMark's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bluelane ships an update weekly, FootMark every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluelane | FootMark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelane/id475097577/reviews) | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footmark-route-recorder/id1451393033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7 sols media d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331519830) | [景灯 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/977915723) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluelane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelane/id475097577)

Share your live location and route with a simple link, allowing others to follow your progress on a map without needing an app. Record journeys, revisit past routes, and mark significant places. A free version offers limited recording, while a Pro subscription unlocks unlimited features.

**Highlights:** Live location sharing, Route recording, Route history, Map pins with photos (Pro), GPX file import/export (Pro), Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and share
- 🚀 Real-time tracking accuracy
- 🗺️ Good map integration
- ✅ Works as advertised
- 🔋 Efficient battery usage (in some modes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model unpopular
- 💸 Price increase criticized
- 🔋 High battery consumption (in some modes)
- 🐛 Tracking pauses in background
- 📉 Loss of old routes after update

**Reported bugs**

- Share live tracking requires payment after purchase
- App no longer saves maps
- Tracking pauses when running in background
- New version lost old routes
- Apple Watch tracking requires iPhone nearby

**Requested features**

- Ability to print screen info
- Download GPX files from website
- Mark points of interest on map
- Download maps
- Google Maps integration


### FootMark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footmark-route-recorder/id1451393033)

Record your routes, add GPS coordinates to photos, and mark favorite locations. Adjust positions manually and export data to GPX files. Supports Apple Watch and macOS.

**Highlights:** Record routes, Add GPS to photos, Adjust route positions, Export to GPX, Mark favorite locations, Supports Apple Watch

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features: 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock all features | $8.99 | per year |
| GPX file sharing | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluelane free?

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

### Is FootMark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluelane or FootMark?

FootMark is rated higher. Bluelane averages 4.3 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while FootMark averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do Bluelane or FootMark have ads?

FootMark shows ads; Bluelane does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bluelane or FootMark?

Bluelane ships an update weekly, and FootMark every 2 months. Most recently, Bluelane was updated on November 1, 2026 and FootMark on October 24, 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.*