Comparison

GPS Tracks & Logger vs CircleMap

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

Head to head
About

GPS Tracks & Logger

Record your journeys with this private GPS logger. Capture paths for hikes or drives with a single tap. Export your data in CSV, GPX, or KML formats for analysis, all without ads or cloud data sharing.

Highlights
  • Easy GPS track recording
  • Private tracking experience
  • No ads
  • Local data storage
  • Export to CSV, GPX, KML
Features
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Record your journey with this ad-free GPS logging app. Track hikes, rides, or drives, and export in CSV, GPX, or KML formats. All data stored locally. Designed for the modern adventurer, this GPS logging app combines simplicity with complete privacy. Capture your path as you explore trails, roads, or new destinations with just a tap. With zero ads and no data sent to the cloud, your location data never leaves your device. Export your tracks in multiple formats — CSV, GPX, or KML — to save or analyze your data in a way that suits you. - Easy GPS track recording — one tap to start, pause, and save - Mark waypoints for camps, gas, water, and trailheads - Live speed, distance, elevation, and position readout while you move - Navigate back to any waypoint with distance and bearing - See every climb and mile with elevation, speed, and split charts - Great for hiking, biking, offroad routes, and hunting trips - No ads, no account — privacy guaranteed - Local storage for all data, with optional zip backup and restore - Export to CSV, GPX, KML and share in one tap Free to download — no account, no subscription. Start recording your first track in seconds.

About

CircleMap

Features
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CircleMap helps you visualize distance and coverage around places by placing pins and concentric circles on a map. Search for a place or address, or touch and hold the map to add a pin. Add circles with any radius and compare how areas around multiple locations overlap. Key features: • Create and name multiple map sets • Adjust circle radius, color, opacity, and pin design • Switch between detailed maps, satellite imagery, and full-screen mode • Manage pins and circles from a clear list A one-time CircleMap Pro purchase unlocks unlimited map sets, iCloud backup and restore, and import and export of .circlemap files. Use CircleMap to explore commuting areas, plan meeting points and trips, or simply understand distances around places that matter to you.

Screenshots

GPS Tracks & Logger4 screens
CircleMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Tracks & Logger at none against CircleMap's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. CircleMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPS Tracks & Logger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Tracks & Logger ships an update every 6 weeks, CircleMap every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GPS Tracks & Logger versus CircleMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Tracks & LoggerCircleMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.1.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard VetterNaoki Hotta

In-app purchases

None

GPS Tracks & Logger

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CircleMap

One-time1
  • CircleMap Pro$2.99

Questions

Is GPS Tracks & Logger free?
GPS Tracks & Logger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CircleMap free?
CircleMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GPS Tracks & Logger or CircleMap have ads?
Neither GPS Tracks & Logger nor CircleMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks & Logger or CircleMap?
GPS Tracks & Logger ships an update every 6 weeks, and CircleMap every 5 weeks. Most recently, GPS Tracks & Logger was updated on October 30, 2026 and CircleMap on October 30, 2026.

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