Comparison

Obelus Calculator vs Tracesmap

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

Head to head
About

Obelus Calculator

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Obelus is a simple app that lets you easily split meal costs with friends. Just snap a photo of the receipt, and it automatically calculates each item, including tax and tip. No more overpaying or complex calculations – Obelus makes dining out and sharing bills straightforward and fair.

About

Tracesmap

Record GPS tracks and contribute to OpenStreetMap by editing points of interest. Improve the world's free map by uploading your journeys and adding/editing map data directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Record GPX traces
  • Direct OpenStreetMap upload
  • Add and edit POIs
  • Live dashboard with stats
  • Multiple map styles
  • Background recording
  • Cloud sync
Features
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TracesMap combines GPS trace recording and OpenStreetMap POI editing in one app, built for mapping on the go. Record your journeys, upload GPX traces directly to OpenStreetMap, and help improve the world's free map. KEY FEATURES - Record GPX Traces: Capture your GPS tracks with distance-based or time-based recording methods. - Direct OSM Upload: Seamlessly upload your traces to OpenStreetMap with one tap. - Add & Edit POIs: Place new points of interest on the map or edit tags on existing OSM nodes and polygons, with a live tag preview as you edit. - Brand & Place Search: Find businesses and places by name using the Name Suggestion Index (NSI) and apply the matching OSM tags automatically. - Multiple Map Styles: Choose from Carto Vector, Topo Vector, Topo Raster, OSM Raster, and Thunderforest Transport. - Live Dashboard: View real-time speed, elevation, GPS accuracy, and recording stats on-screen. - Public Traces: Browse public GPS traces from other OpenStreetMap contributors in your area. - Metric & Imperial Units: Switch between km/m and mi/ft in settings. - Exclusion Zones: Set locations where GPS recording is automatically paused for privacy. - Background Recording: Keep recording even when the app is in the background. - Cloud Sync: Sync your trace data across devices. - Multilingual: Available in English, French, German, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. TracesMap is built for the OpenStreetMap community. Log in with your OSM account to start recording traces and editing POIs that help mappers worldwide. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Obelus Calculator3 screens
Tracesmap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Obelus Calculator at weekly against Tracesmap's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Obelus Calculator ships an update weekly, Tracesmap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Obelus Calculator versus Tracesmap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObelus CalculatorTracesmap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris WangTracestrack Map Service

In-app purchases

None

Obelus Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

Tracesmap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Obelus Calculator free?
Obelus Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tracesmap free?
Tracesmap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Obelus Calculator or Tracesmap have ads?
Neither Obelus Calculator nor Tracesmap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Obelus Calculator or Tracesmap?
Obelus Calculator ships an update weekly, and Tracesmap fortnightly. Most recently, Obelus Calculator was updated on November 4, 2026 and Tracesmap on October 31, 2026.

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