Comparison

MapPath vs CTD

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

Head to head
About

MapPath

This app allows you to record trips, measure distances, and establish directions on a map. It provides live tracking information like speed and altitude, and supports importing/exporting data in various formats. It offers advanced options for map types, traffic, and points of interest.

Highlights
  • Record trips with live speed and altitude data
  • Measure distances, areas, and perimeters
  • Establish directions with up to 30 steps
  • Import/export tracks and measures in KML, GPX, CSV
  • Display multiple tracks and measures simultaneously
  • Customizable map types and display options
Features
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***** STANDARD VERSION ***** This version of MapPath has 2 restrictions : - you can not record a trip more than a minute - you can not add more than 4 points in your measures The PRO version has no restrictions. ***** STANDARD VERSION ***** MapPath is an easy-to-use app allowing you to record your trips. It displays your track, your position and live information such as your speed, altitude and average speed/pace. MapPath is also an utility that allows you to establish directions, measure distances, surface areas and perimeters by dragging pins (points) on the map. # GPS Tracker Features : - record your run: time, distance, altitude, speed, average speed, average pace - pause and resume recording as needed - display your track on the map - display charts of your altitude, speed and pace - location and heading tracking - cut portion of the track - display simultaneously several tracks on the map - change color of each track on the map # Measures Features : - directions up to 30 steps - measure distances, surface areas and perimeters using pins (points) on the map - add point to your measure by taping and holding the map - display simultaneously several measures on the map - change color of each measure on the map # Import / Export Features : - import and export tracks and measures as KML, KMZ, ITN, GPX and CSV files # Options : - gps accuracy options - system of units options - map types selection : Apple standard & satellite (3D) maps, OpenStreetMap, OpenSeaMap and custom maps - options to show Traffic and Points of Interest # And also : - Dark Mode - Split View and Slide Over multitasking on iPad - Widgets and Live Activities displaying informations about your current location or current tracking directly from your lock screen, home screen or the Dynamic Island (since iPhone 14) MapPath use iCloud to automatically keep in sync your tracks and measures across your devices. If you have any problem, suggestion, please feel free to contact me at contact@julienroze.fr Note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

CTD

Receive real-time traffic and road event information for your commute in Bordeaux. This app aims to enhance urban mobility by prioritizing traffic flow, user safety, and environmental impact.

Highlights
  • Real-time traffic information
  • Road event warnings
  • Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory (GLOSA)
  • Road hazard and works alerts
  • Parking and Park and Ride information
  • Signal violation alerts
  • In-vehicle signage
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Thanks to this application, get the information about the traffic or road events around you in real time during your daily commute in the urban area of Bordeaux. It allows to improve the urban mobility while respecting traffic fluency, the security of users and environmental footprint. The various use cases offered by the application: - Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory (GLOSA) - Road Hazard Warning - Road Works Warning - Park and Ride information - Parking information - Signal violation - In-vehicle signage Download this application and make a new step towards smart driving !

Screenshots

MapPath4 screens
CTD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CTD at none against MapPath's 1. CTD also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). MapPath's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MapPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CTD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapPath ships an update every 2 months, CTD every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 3 level
MapPath versus CTD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapPathCTD
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months β€” betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien RozΓ©NeoGLS

Customer experience

MapPath

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

CTD

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapPath

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99
None

CTD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapPath free?
MapPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CTD free?
CTD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapPath or CTD have ads?
Neither MapPath nor CTD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapPath or CTD?
MapPath ships an update every 2 months, and CTD every 21 months. Most recently, MapPath was updated on October 14, 2026 and CTD on October 5, 2026.

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