Loop vs HB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loop
Plan, navigate, and track outdoor adventures like hiking, cycling, and running. Create custom routes, view elevation profiles, and sync data with Apple Health. Supports GPX file import/export for seamless sharing and device integration.
- Route planning by tapping and dragging
- Elevation profile visualization
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Apple Health synchronization
- Topographic map styles
- GPX file import/export
- Save and share unlimited routes
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Plan, navigate & track your outdoor routes – on your iPhone and Apple Watch, even offline. Whether you're hiking, cycling, running, or exploring new trails, Loop makes it simple to map, track, and navigate your adventures. Plan routes by tapping and dragging directly on the map, follow turn-by-turn navigation on your iPhone or Apple Watch – fully offline – and sync your data to Apple Health. With detailed elevation profiles, GPS tracking, and GPX import/export, Loop is your all-in-one companion for every outdoor journey. PLAN ROUTES WITH EASE Map your routes effortlessly by tapping and dragging your finger on the map. Loop helps you create custom routes based on your preferences. VIEW ELEVATION PROFILES Loop provides clear elevation profiles along your routes, helping you assess the difficulty and terrain of your journey. NAVIGATE AS YOU GO Once your route is set, Loop guides you with a clean, distraction-free navigation interface showing your position, direction, and distance remaining – so you can focus on the trail, not the screen. NAVIGATE ON APPLE WATCH – EVEN OFFLINE Leave your phone behind. Download your routes and topographic maps to your Apple Watch and follow turn-by-turn navigation right from your wrist – no phone, no signal required. Perfect for trail running, hiking, and cycling where you don't want to carry your phone or can't rely on cellular coverage. TRACK YOUR ROUTES AND SYNC WITH APPLE HEALTH Loop records your GPS data in real-time, showing distance, elevation, and average speed. It syncs seamlessly with Apple Health to keep track of your fitness data. Save recorded routes in Apple Health to monitor your performance, view detailed stats, and track your route history – all from one place. EXPLORE WITH TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS Choose from different topographic map styles to suit your adventure. Whether you're navigating steep mountain trails or flat park paths, Loop’s detailed maps help you understand the terrain better, so you can plan your routes confidently. SAVE AND SHARE YOUR ROUTES Loop lets you save unlimited routes and GPS tracks, so you can easily plan your next adventure. You can also share your custom routes with friends or workout partners, making it easy to collaborate on your next outdoor activity. EXPORT AND IMPORT GPX FILES Seamlessly import and export your routes as GPX files – perfect for sharing with others or moving routes to and from third-party GPS devices and apps. ——— You can use the app free of charge forever. Some functionality can be activated by purchasing the “Pro” version. ——— Terms of Service: https://oriberlin.notion.site/loopmaps-terms Privacy Policy: https://oriberlin.notion.site/loopmaps-privacy Contact: support@loopmaps.com
HB
Record your journeys and enrich them with photos, videos, voice notes, and your mood. Create a visual and emotional diary of your experiences, tied to the locations where they happened. This app offers offline functionality and prioritizes your data privacy by storing everything locally.
- GPS route recording
- Add photos, videos, voice notes, text
- Automatic photo association
- Map display with colored route
- Statistics and charts
- Apple Watch support
- Offline usability
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Mit HB-MemoRoute wird jeder Spaziergang, Ausflug und jede Urlaubsfahrt zu einer persönlichen Erinnerungsroute. Zeichne deine Strecke per GPS auf und ergänze unterwegs Fotos, Videos, Sprachnotizen, Texte oder deine aktuelle Stimmung. So entsteht eine lebendige Dokumentation deiner Erlebnisse – verbunden mit den Orten, an denen sie stattgefunden haben. HB-MemoRoute eignet sich für Freizeitaktivitäten, Reisen, achtsame Spaziergänge, persönliche Tagebücher und die bewusste Beobachtung von Bewegung und Emotionen. Hauptfunktionen: • GPS-Aufzeichnung deiner Strecke – auch im Hintergrund • Fotos, Videos, Sprachnotizen, Texte und Stimmungen direkt unterwegs hinzufügen • Außerhalb der App aufgenommene Fotos automatisch der passenden Route zuordnen • Darstellung der Route auf einer Karte • Routendaten in Health-App speichern • Farbige Streckenanzeige entsprechend der Geschwindigkeit • Übersicht über Kilometer, Dauer und Pausenzeiten • Statistiken nach Zeitraum und Fortbewegungsart • Monats- und Jahresstatistiken mit übersichtlichen Diagrammen • Gespeicherte Routen ansehen und teilen • Unterstützung der Apple Watch zum Pausieren, Fortsetzen und Beenden einer laufenden Aufzeichnung • Automatische Pausen- und Fortsetzungserkennung • Integrierte Backup- und Wiederherstellungsfunktion • Offline nutzbar – deine Daten bleiben auf deinem Gerät Deine Erinnerungen. Deine Daten. Datenschutz steht bei HB-MemoRoute an erster Stelle. Alle Routen und persönlichen Inhalte werden ausschließlich lokal auf deinem Gerät gespeichert. Es gibt keine verpflichtende Cloud, keine externen Server und keine Weitergabe deiner Aufzeichnungen. Du behältst jederzeit die Kontrolle über deine Daten. Ideal für: • Spaziergänge, Walking, Wanderungen, Fahrradtouren und Ausflüge • Reisen und persönliche Urlaubserinnerungen • Die Verbindung von Bewegung und Achtsamkeit • Selbstbeobachtung und therapeutische Anwendungen • Alle, die ihre Wege visuell und emotional dokumentieren möchten Kostenlos ausprobieren Die Lite-Version kann kostenlos genutzt werden. Sie ermöglicht das Speichern einer Strecke mit einer Aufzeichnungsdauer von bis zu 20 Minuten – ideal, um HB-MemoRoute in Ruhe kennenzulernen. Mit der einmaligen Freischaltung der Vollversion kannst du unbegrenzt viele Routen und längere Strecken mit allen verfügbaren Medienfunktionen speichern. Support & Feedback Du hast Fragen, Anregungen oder Feedback? E-Mail: bernhard.halbauer@gmail.com Web: www.hb-mobilesoft.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HB at 75% against Loop's 67%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, HB every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop | HB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ori App Studio GmbH | Bernhard Halbauer |
Customer experience
Loop
HB
In-app purchases
Loop
- Loop Pro$2.991 Month
- Loop Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
HB
- Freischaltung Vollversion$2.99









