# Bluelane vs Virtual Rolodex

The clearest difference is price: Bluelane at Free against Virtual Rolodex's $1.99. Virtual Rolodex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bluelane is free to download; Virtual Rolodex costs $1.99 up front. Bluelane sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Virtual Rolodex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluelane ships an update every 2 weeks, Virtual Rolodex every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluelane | Virtual Rolodex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelane/id475097577/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **119** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7 sols media d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331519830) | [Gregory Pearson](https://appshunter.io/developer/972445506) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluelane

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

Effortlessly share your live location and travel route with others via a simple web link. No app installation or account creation is required for viewers. Ideal for safety, travel, and keeping loved ones updated on your progress during activities or commutes.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS location tracking, Shareable web links for live tracking, No app or account needed for viewers, Route history and viewer statistics, Export routes to GPX format, Offline tracking capabilities, Add pins and photos to routes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 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


### Virtual Rolodex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-rolodex/id6773349381)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluelane free?

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

### Is Virtual Rolodex free?

Virtual Rolodex costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Bluelane or Virtual Rolodex have ads?

Neither Bluelane nor Virtual Rolodex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluelane or Virtual Rolodex?

Bluelane ships an update every 2 weeks, and Virtual Rolodex every 3 days. Most recently, Bluelane was updated on October 18, 2026 and Virtual Rolodex on October 6, 2026.

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