# Pathy vs Tiles

The clearest difference is ads: Tiles at none against Pathy's shown. Tiles also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Pathy's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pathy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pathy against 5.0 for Tiles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Pathy ships an update every 5 months, Tiles every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pathy | Tiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathy-explore-your-world/id6464095975/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiles-map-your-adventures/id6763173205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zakkariah Roberts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705486456) | [Erik Handeland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895198323) |

## What reviewers say

### Pathy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathy-explore-your-world/id6464095975)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pathy Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### Tiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiles-map-your-adventures/id6763173205)

This app creates a private map of your explored locations using workout data, route files, and geotagged photos. It helps you visualize your journeys with detailed activity information, terrain, and achievements, all while keeping your location history private.

**Highlights:** Create private maps of explored locations, Import Apple Health workouts, Import GPX, FIT, CSV, and photo journeys, Visualize activity details and terrain, Unlock stamps and achievements, Keep location history private, No account or social feed required

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terra Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Terra Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Terra Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pathy free?

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

### Is Tiles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pathy or Tiles?

Pathy and Tiles are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Pathy or Tiles have ads?

Pathy shows ads; Tiles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pathy or Tiles?

Pathy ships an update every 5 months, and Tiles every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pathy was updated on October 11, 2026 and Tiles on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*