MapPath vs AviateHub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
AviateHub
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AviateHub is built for VFR pilots who want planning, aviation charts, briefing, navigation, and community in one cockpit-grade mobile app. BUILT BY ONE PILOT-IN-TRAINING AviateHub is a solo project from a software developer who left high-tech to pursue aviation β and built the planner they wished existed while learning to fly. It started as a personal tool for real flights; now it's shared with pilots who want the same thing. Things won't always be perfect. If something breaks, a quick note through Support helps more than a one-star review β your feedback genuinely shapes what ships next. PLAN YOUR ROUTE β’ Tap the map to build multi-leg VFR routes β’ Search airports and VFR fixes β’ Snap to official navaids and edit waypoints easily β’ Add return legs to your departure airport β’ Rehearse your flight with map simulation before you take off β’ Map winds aloft with per-leg wind barbs and direction/speed readouts AVIATION CHARTS & MAP MODES β’ Chart-friendly basemap aviation overlay by default β’ Airspace, airports, and navaid symbology on the map β’ One-tap dark mode for a cockpit-style map at night or in low light β’ Keep your route, winds, and navigation HUD in either map mode BRIEF WITH CONFIDENCE β’ Departure and arrival METAR/TAF with flight category β’ Winds aloft at your planned altitude β on the map and in your navigation log β’ Wind-corrected magnetic headings in your navigation log β’ Full route details: leg distances, courses, ETE, fuel burn, TOC/TOD, and vertical profile FLY WITH LIVE GPS NAVIGATION β’ Track-up map rotation keeps your heading in front of you β’ Cockpit bar with compass heading, live wind, altitude, distance, and ETA β’ North compass when the map rotates β’ Real-time cross-track error and distance to next fix β’ Live ETA and arrival detection β’ Voice copilot for leg changes, off-track alerts, airspace warnings, and arrival notices SMART AIRSPACE β’ Controlled and restricted airspace loaded along your route β’ In-flight breach alerts and spoken warnings β’ Stay aware of the sectors that matter to your flight AIRCRAFT PROFILES β’ Save cruise speed, climb performance, fuel burn, and more β’ Weight & balance envelope and compass deviation card β’ Aircraft data flows into saved plans, briefing, and offline bundles SAVE, UPDATE & SHARE β’ Save private or public flight plans β’ Update your own routes when plans change β’ Discover community routes, like, rate, and comment β’ See load and completion counts when pilots fly your plans OFFLINE MODE (AviateHub Pro) β’ Cache your route, per-leg winds aloft, departure and arrival METAR/TAF, nav log, airspace, aircraft profile, and corridor map tiles β including the aviation chart overlay β’ Keep navigating when cell service disappears β GPS keeps working FREE VS PRO Free includes interactive VFR planning, aviation charts with overlay, dark mode map toggle, live navigation with track-up map, METAR/TAF and winds aloft briefing, map wind barbs, smart airspace, voice copilot, community features, a starter aircraft profile, and up to 3 saved flight plans. AviateHub Pro unlocks offline flight bundles (including chart map tiles), unlimited saved plans, and your full aircraft fleet. Subscriptions are optional and managed through your Apple ID. IMPORTANT AviateHub is a VFR planning and navigation aid. It is not a substitute for official charts, NOTAMs, regulatory compliance, or pilot-in-command judgment. Always verify weather, airspace, and route information before and during flight. How to use: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jWIDlFgfxu4 Support: https://aviatehub.app/contact Privacy: https://aviatehub.app/privacy Terms: https://aviatehub.app/terms
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Verdict
MapPath and AviateHub are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. MapPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AviateHub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MapPath ships an update every 5 weeks, AviateHub monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapPath | AviateHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Julien RozΓ© | Ivan Larenas |
In-app purchases
MapPath
- Full version$1.99
AviateHub
- AviateHub Pro β Monthly$3.991 Month
- AviateHub Pro β Yearly$44.991 Year
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