Comparison

Pathy vs Groomd

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

Head to head
About

Pathy

Visualize your outdoor workout history on a beautiful, interactive map. Discover new areas, track your progress, and relive your adventures. Requires an Apple Watch for GPS data.

Highlights
  • Visualize workout history on a map
  • Discover unexplored areas
  • Track coverage of cities and trails
  • View photos and details from workouts
  • Filter routes by activity and date
  • Syncs with Apple Watch workouts
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Pathy transforms your Apple Watch outdoor workout history into a beautiful, interactive map of all your adventures. See all your outdoor walks, hikes, runs, and bike rides together in one place. Built by an independent developer, and designed to enhance your outdoor adventures, Pathy transforms both daily workouts and worldwide travels into opportunities for discovery, helping you explore more of your world. From discovering new areas in your own neighborhood to exploring new cities, as well as reliving your past outdoor adventures, Pathy makes it easy to track, reflect, and explore. Watch your personal map evolve as you move through the world—one route at a time. DISCOVER & EXPLORE • Visualize your complete outdoor workout history on a single map • Find unexplored areas in your neighborhood • Break free from familiar routes with visual guidance • Track your coverage of cities, neighborhoods, trails and parks • Make the most of time spent traveling by charting new paths everyday POWERFUL FEATURES • View photos and details from every workout • Filter routes by activity type and date • Search and navigate to any location • Select routes to see distance, duration, and location info • Automatically syncs with your Apple Watch workouts PERFECT FOR • Daily walks and neighborhood exploration • Hiking and trail adventures • Global travels and city sightseeing • Running and cycling route tracking • Enjoying a visual history of your journeys PATHY PRO Unlock the full potential of your outdoor workout history: • Load unlimited routes • Experience your routes in a stunning 3D globe view • Access detailed workout statistics • Choose from 10 custom color themes • Remove ads Note: Pathy requires an Apple Watch for recording outdoor workouts with GPS data. If you've already been tracking outdoor workouts for years – great! All that past data will load into Pathy.

About

Groomd

Get real-time updates on ski resort conditions, including grooming reports, lift status, and weather forecasts. Plan your perfect day on the slopes with detailed trail insights and instant access to information for over 60 North American resorts.

Highlights
  • 60+ supported ski resorts
  • Daily grooming report updates
  • Current weather and forecasts
  • Real-time lift operating status
  • Trail conditions by area
Features
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Hit the slopes with confidence & information with Groomd: your essential companion for skiing and snowboarding. Dozens of the most popular Ski Resorts Supported, including the most *iconic* and *totally epic* ones Daily Grooming Reports Live Lift Status & Operating Hours Historical & Upcoming Snow and Weather Reports From local mountains to destination resorts, Groomd covers over 60 ski areas in North America. Switch between mountains instantly and always have the info you need. Mountain Conditions At-A-Glance Get an instant overview of current weather, lift status, and trail conditions all in one place. No more digging through resort websites, cluttered apps, and paper flyers. Daily Grooming Reports & Trail Insights Know exactly which trails were groomed overnight with comprehensive grooming reports so you can plan your day. Go deeper with trail-level data, including streaks and day-of-week insights. Sort by different mountain areas or trail grooming status. Live Lift Status & Opening Hours See which lifts are spinning, when they open and close, and plan your day accordingly. Features: 60+ supported ski resorts including popular destinations in California, Colorado, Utah, & the East Coast. Daily grooming report updates Current weather and forecasts Real-time lift operating status and hours Trail conditions by area Whether you're chasing freshly groomed groomers or checking conditions before you leave the house, Groomd keeps you informed so you can make the most of every ski day. More amazing features coming soon!

Screenshots

Pathy4 screens
Groomd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Groomd at none against Pathy's 1. Groomd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pathy against 5.0 for Groomd. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pathy ships an update every 5 months, Groomd monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pathy versus Groomd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathyGroomd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZakkariah RobertsHedgebreeze LLC

Customer experience

Pathy

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Groomd

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pathy

One-time1
  • Pathy Pro$19.99
None

Groomd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pathy free?
Pathy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Groomd free?
Groomd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pathy or Groomd?
Pathy and Groomd are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Pathy or Groomd have ads?
Pathy shows ads; Groomd does not.
Which is updated more often, Pathy or Groomd?
Pathy ships an update every 5 months, and Groomd monthly. Most recently, Pathy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Groomd on October 30, 2026.

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