pathRecorder vs GPS Map Navigation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pathRecorder
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Do you love hiking in the mountains? Do You follow the mountain trails with your jeep or your mountain bike? Do you like sailing? Do you want to mark your points of interest on the route, the points where you have to be careful, etc...? Do you want to save a position of interest (ex. for fishing or diving) and return to the saved point of interest in the next days? Do not want to get lost and be sure to return to the starting point (home) of your trip? Do you want to be able to send an SOS with your current position, the registration of the route taken and the request for help? Do you want to share the recording (numerical data of position, speed, route, orientation, timestamp) of your route with the related navigation data? "pathRecorded - come back" is the right application for you. You can also: - Register your trip by pressing the "Rec" (route recording) button - Record a single point of interest by pressing "Rec" and "Stop" - Go back (return to the initial position of the voyage or go to the saved point of interest by pressing the "ComeBack" button) During the "Comeback" function it will be possible to start a new path by pressing the "Rec" button: the application will continue the journey from the current position. Other characteristics: - Ability to save the recorded routes using text files - Archive for saved routes - File manager to load, rename and delete saved routes - "AirDrop", "iTunes File Sharing", "Open In", "iCloud Drive", "Dropbox", etc ... "SOS email" to share the recorded route data - Recording of the path on a text file (format: .csv) that can be imported into any Text Editor, Excel, Numbers, Openoffice Calc, etc... for future analysis: * registered .csv file: latitude (deg); longitude (deg); course (deg); speed (m/s); altitude (m); heading (deg); timestamp (sec); waypointID (int); * possible waypointsID (integer) (stored points of the route): 0: NORMAL, 1: INTEREST, 2: ALERT, 3: SOS * course error led indicators * graphical indicator for next waypoint and home waypoint * sound indicator for approaching and home waypoint * walking or sailing mode * meters or nautical miles as units of measure for distance * meters/second or knots as unit of measure for speed * high contrast for the interface components (the interface is visible also when the device is illuminated by sun) NOTES FOR NAVIGATION: This route navigator / recorder has been designed to work in different places than commercial car navigators. It is therefore suitable for routes where cars can not travel (ex. in the sea or in the mountains) but can also be used on cars, on normal urban or rural roads or on mountain / forest paths. INTERNET CONNECTION NOT NECESSARY: Internet connection is not required for navigation, route recording ("Rec") and return home ("ComeBack"). Application type: - UNIVERSAL APP
GPS Map Navigation
Navigate seamlessly with real-time GPS guidance that adapts to traffic conditions. Offers multiple transportation modes, turn-by-turn voice directions, and points of interest. Customize routes to avoid tolls or highways for your ideal journey.
- Real-time GPS guidance
- Traffic condition updates
- Multiple transportation modes
- Turn-by-turn voice guidance
- Points of Interest (POI) discovery
- Customizable route preferences
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Real-Time Navigation Seamlessly navigate through streets and highways with real-time GPS guidance. Our app constantly updates your route to accommodate traffic conditions, ensuring the smoothest journey possible. Multiple Transportation Modes Whether you're driving, walking, cycling, or taking public transportation, our app provides tailored routes and directions suitable for your chosen mode of transport. Directions and transit "GPS Map Navigation" provides a route planner, allowing users to find available directions through driving, public transportation, walking, or biking. The app can indicate users' transit route. Voice Guidance Stay focused on the road with turn-by-turn voice guidance. Our app provides clear and concise instructions, allowing you to keep your eyes on the road while navigating with ease. Points of Interest (POI) Discover nearby attractions, restaurants, gas stations, and more with our extensive database of points of interest. Find what you need along your route and seamlessly integrate stops into your journey. Customisable Routes Tailor your route preferences to suit your needs. Avoid tolls, highways, or specific areas to create a route that aligns perfectly with your preferences and priorities. Traffic conditions GPS Map navigation began offering traffic data as a colored overlay on top of roads and motorways to represent the speed of vehicles on particular roads. GPS Map navigation has stated that the speed and location information it collects to calculate traffic conditions is anonymous. Whether you're navigating daily commutes or embarking on epic road trips, our GPS Map Navigation App is your trusted companion for every journey. Download now and experience the convenience, efficiency, and reliability of next-generation navigation technology. Subscription Details: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and identify the renewal cost. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. PRIVACY POLICY = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/view/id6479555051 TERM AND CONDITION = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/terms/id6479555051 EULA = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/eula/id6479555051
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GPS Map Navigation at Free against pathRecorder's $1.99. GPS Map Navigation also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 31 months). pathRecorder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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GPS Map Navigation is free to download; pathRecorder costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
pathRecorder ships an update every 31 months, GPS Map Navigation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pathRecorder | GPS Map Navigation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.2 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | Adheera |
In-app purchases
pathRecorder
No in-app purchases
GPS Map Navigation
No in-app purchases
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