Comparison

MapPath vs JourneyPulse

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

Head to head
About

MapPath

Record trips, measure distances, and establish directions with this GPS tracking and mapping tool. It offers live speed, altitude, and pace information, along with the ability to import/export data in various formats. Customize maps and enjoy features like Dark Mode and Live Activities.

Highlights
  • Record trips with live speed and altitude
  • Measure distances, areas, and perimeters
  • Establish directions up to 30 steps
  • Import/export tracks and measures (KML, GPX, CSV)
  • Display multiple tracks and measures
  • Customizable map types and options
  • Live Activities and Widgets
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

JourneyPulse

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JourneyPulse is navigation and trip log in one app – for everyone who wants to understand their journeys. ALWAYS ON: TRACKING, PLACES & AUTO-POI JourneyPulse records your journeys automatically and continuously in the background – without you having to start anything. • Permanent location tracking: trips start and end by themselves, even with the screen locked • Auto-POI: the app recognizes places where you stay for a while and saves them as places (minimum duration adjustable) • Stays and place clusters: see where you were and for how long – plus weekly and monthly trends • Three profiles to choose from: foreground only, background with trip recording, or important places only (extra battery-friendly) • Automatic accuracy: economical when stationary, automatically more precise when driving and navigating • Motion detection (optional) throttles location updates when you stand still • You stay in control: "Always" location access is optional, analysis happens on your iPhone, no account and no cloud NAVIGATION • Routes with spoken turn-by-turn instructions, also in the background and via CarPlay • Offline routing: optionally download a map dataset for Germany and navigate without an internet connection • Speed limit display and warning tone when you are too fast • Lane guidance and signposts at junctions and motorway interchanges • Position arrow snaps cleanly to the route, tunnels are bridged • Warnings about roadworks, closures and traffic jams – only what is on your route • Weather warnings from the German Weather Service for your estimated arrival time • Fuel stop suggestion when your range does not reach the destination • Waypoints and destinations by voice TRIPS & LOGBOOK • Trips are recorded automatically – in the background and battery-friendly • Route, duration, speed and history for each trip, export as GPX, CSV or PDF • Logbook with purpose (business, private, commute) – pre-filled automatically if you like • Reports as CSV or PDF, e.g. as an overview for your tax return • Personal travel time: the app learns from your own trips and estimates arrival times more accurately • Departure time tips for your routine routes CAR & OBD • Optional: connection to an OBD2 adapter via Bluetooth (BLE) • Live values, consumption and range • Read fault codes, show them in plain language and log them • Diagnostic changes to the control unit are only written after Face ID CARPLAY, SIRI & WIDGETS • CarPlay with map, lane guidance and hazard alerts • Live Activity and Dynamic Island while driving • Siri and Shortcuts: start and end a trip, report a hazard, check range, navigate home or to work • Control Center switch PRIVACY • No account, no registration • Your trips are stored in a local database on your iPhone • Your tracking stays on your iPhone: you decide on profile, permissions and export • Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) Note: Background recording uses GPS and can increase battery usage. Traffic and hazard information comes from public sources and may be incomplete. Traffic rules and the traffic situation on site always take precedence.

Screenshots

MapPath4 screens
JourneyPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MapPath at Free against JourneyPulse's $0.99. MapPath also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). JourneyPulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MapPath is free to download; JourneyPulse costs $0.99 up front. MapPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JourneyPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapPath ships an update monthly, JourneyPulse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
MapPath versus JourneyPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapPathJourneyPulse
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien RozéHans Ulrich Heine

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapPath

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99
None

JourneyPulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapPath free?
MapPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JourneyPulse free?
JourneyPulse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapPath or JourneyPulse have ads?
Neither MapPath nor JourneyPulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapPath or JourneyPulse?
MapPath ships an update monthly, and JourneyPulse fortnightly. Most recently, MapPath was updated on November 1, 2026 and JourneyPulse on October 31, 2026.

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