Plot Routes vs TrailEcho
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
TrailEcho
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TrailEcho turns your phone into the ultimate endurance riding companion. Whether you’re tackling long-distance trails or exploring new terrain, TrailEcho gives you: GPX File Viewer – Import unlimited GPX files at once – Colour-code, hide/show, rename or delete each track – Offline map support for remote rides • Live Rider Sharing – Share your real-time location with friends – See echoes (mutual followers) on the map • Customisable Map Experience – Three map styles: Explore, Satellite, Hybrid – Dark/light mode auto-detect or manual toggle – Heat-mode GPX lines (speed/elevation visualisation) – Follow-mode and centre-on-you controls Track Analytics & Segments – Elevation charts with gradients and stats – Live segment timer & leaderboards (coming soon) • Easy Export & Sharing – Share GPX via WhatsApp, email, AirDrop or native share sheet – Rename before export, clear history with one tap Why TrailEcho? Designed for endurance riders, TrailEcho blends powerful GPX tools with a clean, swipe-first UI. Spend less time fumbling menus and more time out riding. Subscription Details – TrailEcho Pro TrailEcho Pro Monthly • Length: 1 Month (auto-renewing) • Price: R 19.99 per month • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. TrailEcho Pro Yearly • Length: 1 Year (auto-renewing) • Price: R 199.99 per year (save over 15% compared to monthly plan) • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQdLQG3lAkAgnQx4zSH_RGIaTCnUTmNGfYROM1GZPbrZF6wvAtzMoV-8DMLYp4bxfqxzV30bYUKg6Q7/pub Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plot Routes at every 4 days against TrailEcho's every 2 weeks. Plot Routes also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Plot Routes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TrailEcho sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Plot Routes ships an update every 4 days, TrailEcho every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plot Routes | TrailEcho |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 177 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wolfgang Knecht | Joshua Lamusse |
In-app purchases
Plot Routes
- 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
TrailEcho
- TrailEcho Pro$0.991 Month
- TrailEcho Pro Yearly$9.991 Year









