Comparison

Plot Routes vs VSDC Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Plot Routes

Easily plan and navigate outdoor routes with custom drawing, turn-by-turn voice guidance, and offline Apple Watch support. Track your adventures, import GPX files, and share your journeys.

Highlights
  • Custom route drawing
  • Turn-by-turn voice navigation
  • Offline Apple Watch navigation
  • Distance and elevation profiles
  • GPX file import and export
  • GPS adventure tracking
  • Waypoint customization
Features
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TouchTrails is an easy-to-use route planner for all your outdoor adventures. Simply trace your routes on the map with your finger to get accurate distance information and detailed elevation profiles. Plan routes for your next bike ride or multi-day hiking adventure. Then follow along with turn-by-turn voice navigation on your iPhone or navigate completely offline on your Apple Watch – no iPhone required. Plan and customize your routes: Draw routes anywhere with your finger. Snap to road keeps you on track, but you can also go completely off-road. TouchTrails gives you the flexibility to create routes that fit your needs. Split routes, erase parts or connect them. Navigation: Stay on course with powerful turn-by-turn navigation. Voice guidance helps you focus on your adventure while TouchTrails warns you if you leave the route. Apple Watch support: Leave your iPhone behind and navigate directly from your Apple Watch. TouchTrails provides fully offline navigation on Apple Watch, allowing you to follow routes, view essential route information, and stay on track even when your iPhone is not with you. Measure distance and elevation: Accurate distance measurements and detailed elevation profiles help you understand how far and how high your adventure will take you. Add and edit waypoints: Enhance your map with highlights, tips and points of interest with waypoints. An extensive library of waypoint icons lets you customize your map. GPS Tracker: Record your adventures with the GPS tracker. Save, edit or share your journeys with friends. GPX Viewer: Found the perfect trail on the web? Import GPX files from anywhere. Navigate along the routes, measure distances and analyze elevation profiles. Edit them as you wish. Multiple routes on one map: Your are not limited to a single route on a map. TouchTrails allows you to view multiple routes simultaneously on one map. The flexibility of TouchTrails also allows you to combine and connect routes from different sources. Share routes: Send your routes to friends and share your adventure with them. TouchTrails is the perfect route planning, GPS tracking and navigation app for all types of outdoor adventures, including: • Running, walking and hiking • Cycling and mountain biking • Motorcycling • Overlanding • Skiing • Mantrailing • and many more! TouchTrails Premium: Upgrade to TouchTrails Premium for even more extra power! • Snap to road ◦ TouchTrails instantly locks onto any road, bike path or hiking trail • Turn-by-turn Navigation ◦ Voice-guided directions ◦ Off-route warnings • Apple Watch Integration ◦ Navigate directly on your Apple Watch ◦ Fully offline – no iPhone required • Access 100+ symbols for waypoint customization • Save an unlimited number of routes • Export GPX files • Offline maps to use TouchTrails even when the internet is unavailable or unreliable Install TouchTrails now and pave your path to unforgettable adventures! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VSDC Tracker

Features
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Record your journeys on the map with video! Our app lets you simultaneously record your route on the map and video from your iPhone camera. Save the best moments of your walks, trips, runs, and adventures in a convenient, visual format — map + video! Features: • Track Recording on the Map The app tracks your movement on the map in real time. • Simultaneous Video Recording Capture your experiences on video as you move. • Playback of Track and Video The built-in player allows you to watch your route and the recorded video together, perfectly synchronized. • Easy Export & Sharing Share your tracks and videos using the standard iOS sharing feature: send to friends, save to your photo library, or upload to the cloud. Who is this app for? • Outdoor enthusiasts and travelers • Athletes, runners, cyclists • Anyone who wants to save memories of their walks and trips Record. Watch. Share! Terms of use: https://www.videosoftdev.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.videosoftdev.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Plot Routes4 screens
VSDC Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plot Routes at every 4 days against VSDC Tracker's monthly. Plot Routes also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Plot Routes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and VSDC Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plot Routes ships an update every 4 days, VSDC Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plot Routes versus VSDC Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlot RoutesVSDC Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWolfgang KnechtFLASH-INTEGRO LLC

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Plot Routes

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Subscription14 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription$17.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial$22.991 Year
1 purchases

VSDC Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • VSDC Tracker Pro3 Months trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Plot Routes free?
Plot Routes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VSDC Tracker free?
VSDC Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plot Routes or VSDC Tracker have ads?
Neither Plot Routes nor VSDC Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plot Routes or VSDC Tracker?
Plot Routes ships an update every 4 days, and VSDC Tracker monthly. Most recently, Plot Routes was updated on November 4, 2026 and VSDC Tracker on November 5, 2026.

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