Comparison

Hydro vs Tracesmap

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

Head to head
About

Hydro

Features
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Hydro - The ultimate app for accurate water information! With this innovative app, you always have an overview of all important data on water levels, water temperatures, precipitation and groundwater levels in the Austrian province of Upper Austria. - Current water levels: Follow the current water levels of the rivers, lakes and bodies of water in Upper Austria in real time. - Water temperatures: Find out the current water temperatures of the various bodies of water. - Rainfall: Stay informed about the amount of precipitation in Upper Austria. - Groundwater level: Get important information about the groundwater level. - Open data interface: All data is obtained via an open data interface - Datasource: Land Oberösterreich - data.ooe.gv.at

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

Hydro2 screens
Tracesmap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tracesmap at fortnightly against Hydro's monthly. Tracesmap also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). 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

Hydro ships an update monthly, Tracesmap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hydro versus Tracesmap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydroTracesmap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrickTracestrack Map Service

In-app purchases

None

Hydro

No in-app purchases

None

Tracesmap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hydro free?
Hydro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tracesmap free?
Tracesmap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hydro or Tracesmap have ads?
Neither Hydro nor Tracesmap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hydro or Tracesmap?
Hydro ships an update monthly, and Tracesmap fortnightly. Most recently, Hydro was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tracesmap on October 28, 2026.

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