# pathRecorder vs GPS Explorer

The clearest difference is price: GPS Explorer at Free against pathRecorder's $1.99. GPS Explorer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 31 months) and device support (4 vs 2). pathRecorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

GPS Explorer is free to download; pathRecorder costs $1.99 up front. GPS Explorer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. pathRecorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

pathRecorder ships an update every 31 months, GPS Explorer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pathRecorder | GPS Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Monthly** |
| Size | 6 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gianluca Natalini](https://appshunter.io/developer/348380792) | [Stefan Hutter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839319732) |

## What reviewers say

### pathRecorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathrecorder-come-back/id516516776)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GPS Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-explorer/id6752437771)

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snow Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weather Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3D Globe | $5.99 | one-time |
| Split View | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nautical Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| Aviation Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3D Street Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| Historical Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hiking Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Maps | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pathRecorder free?

pathRecorder costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPS Explorer free?

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

### Do pathRecorder or GPS Explorer have ads?

Neither pathRecorder nor GPS Explorer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pathRecorder or GPS Explorer?

pathRecorder ships an update every 31 months, and GPS Explorer monthly. Most recently, pathRecorder was updated on October 1, 2026 and GPS Explorer on October 9, 2026.

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