Comparison

ClipTrace vs Pathr

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

Head to head
About

ClipTrace

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Features: - GPX course tracking - Path deviation alert - Display of hiking time, distance, and elevation gain - Arrival time when setting waypoints, and elapsed time since the previous point.

About

Pathr

Features
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Pathr turns every walk or run into something new. Instantly generate unique routes based on your goals whether you’re counting steps, tracking distance, or burning calories. With one tap, Pathr builds a personalized loop around your location so you can explore familiar places in unexpected ways. Discover fresh paths, save your favorites, and export any route directly to Google Maps or Apple Maps for real-time navigation. Simple, fast, and beautifully designed β€” Pathr makes everyday movement feel effortless and exciting. Features β€’ One-tap random route generation β€’ Goal modes: Steps, Distance, or Calories β€’ Smart loops that start and end at your location β€’ Export routes to Google Maps or Apple Maps β€’ Save and revisit your favorite paths β€’ Minimal, modern interface with dark and light themes Whether you walk, jog, or just like exploring, Pathr helps you move with purpose and keeps every route a surprise. The route planning will be available through a paid subscription that will be renewed weekly or yearly and charged to your iTunes account.

Screenshots

ClipTrace3 screens
Pathr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClipTrace at none against Pathr's 2. ClipTrace also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Pathr's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pathr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. ClipTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClipTrace ships an update every 2 days, Pathr every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ClipTrace versus Pathr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClipTracePathr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.415.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaewon SeoDAVID FELIPE VARGAS MEDINA

In-app purchases

None

ClipTrace

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pathr

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan β€” $6.99/week$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan β€” $59.99/year7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is ClipTrace free?
ClipTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pathr free?
Pathr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ClipTrace or Pathr have ads?
Neither ClipTrace nor Pathr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClipTrace or Pathr?
ClipTrace ships an update every 2 days, and Pathr every 4 months. Most recently, ClipTrace was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pathr on October 25, 2026.

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