# GPS Coordinate Recorder vs RouteHistory

The clearest difference is rating: RouteHistory at 4.8 against GPS Coordinate Recorder's 3.2. RouteHistory also leads on ratings volume (330 vs 9) and review sentiment (68% vs 52%). GPS Coordinate Recorder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Coordinate Recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RouteHistory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RouteHistory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RouteHistory has 330 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of GPS Coordinate Recorder's written reviews are positive against 68% of RouteHistory's.

GPS Coordinate Recorder ships an update every 6 weeks, RouteHistory monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Coordinate Recorder | RouteHistory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-coordinate-recorder/id610282087/reviews) | **[4.8 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routehistory/id1473949280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **330** |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建武 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/597204700) | [Kazuhiko Oda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473949279) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Coordinate Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-coordinate-recorder/id610282087)

Record, edit, and share your GPS coordinates with detailed descriptions. View locations on a map and export data in multiple formats. Includes tools to measure speed, distance, and altitude.

**Highlights:** Record GPS latitude and longitude, Edit location names and descriptions, View recorded locations on a map, Export location data in 7 formats, Share current location via SMS, email, or social media, Measure speed, distance, and altitude

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export the Recorded GPS Location Data via e-Mail | $4.99 | one-time |


### RouteHistory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routehistory/id1473949280)

Record and view your travel history with GPS tracking. Log routes for driving, traveling, or running, and export your data to GPX files. Sync your logs with iCloud and organize them with tags and folders.

**Highlights:** Record GPS logs, Set waypoints, Suspend and add to records, View all logs at once, Output to GPX files, Sync data with iCloud, Import GPX files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RouteHistoryPlus | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Add-On | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Coordinate Recorder free?

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

### Is RouteHistory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Coordinate Recorder or RouteHistory?

RouteHistory is rated higher. GPS Coordinate Recorder averages 3.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while RouteHistory averages 4.8 from 330 ratings.

### Do GPS Coordinate Recorder or RouteHistory have ads?

RouteHistory shows ads; GPS Coordinate Recorder does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Coordinate Recorder or RouteHistory?

GPS Coordinate Recorder ships an update every 6 weeks, and RouteHistory monthly. Most recently, GPS Coordinate Recorder was updated on November 1, 2026 and RouteHistory on November 11, 2026.

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