# Loop vs Pathr

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loop at every 2 weeks against Pathr's every 4 months. Pathr's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pathr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, Pathr every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Pathr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-run-route-planner-and-map/id6741156004/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 119 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ori App Studio GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434284823) | [DAVID FELIPE VARGAS MEDINA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812472859) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-run-route-planner-and-map/id6741156004)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Loop Pro | $19.99 | per year |


### Pathr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathr-running-route-planner/id6752840463)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan — $6.99/week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan — $59.99/year | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pathr free?

Pathr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Loop or Pathr have ads?

Neither Loop nor Pathr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or Pathr?

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pathr every 4 months. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pathr on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*