Comparison

Get Lost! (respectfully) vs RouteLogs

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

Head to head
About

Get Lost! (respectfully)

This app offers a unique way to explore cities on foot, guiding you with a simple compass and distance. It encourages spontaneous wandering and discovering hidden spots without rigid GPS routes. Enjoy the freedom to create your own paths and navigate with an Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Compass-based guidance
  • Straight-line distance display
  • Freedom to wander
  • Address search
  • Apple Watch support
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Get Lost! – Your urban compass! Tired of rigid GPS routes? With "Get Lost!", explore freely on foot and embrace the joy of wandering. 1) Search any address: Quickly find your destination with an intuitive search field. 2) Follow the compass: Minimalist guidance showing only direction and straight-line distance. 3) Complete freedom: Stroll through streets, create your own paths, and uncover hidden gems. 4) Apple Watch support: More freedom, without even needing to pull out your phone. Perfect for urban adventurers and walking enthusiasts, Get Lost! lets you rediscover the world at your own pace. Note: The compass in "Get Lost!" uses your device's built-in sensor, which may occasionally be influenced by nearby magnetic objects or environmental factors. While the app provides a great navigation experience, we recommend you remain mindful of any slight inaccuracies when following the compass.

About

RouteLogs

Features
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RouteLog - Privacy-First GPS Route Tracker Track your outdoor adventures, road trips, or daily commutes with complete privacy. RouteLog stores all your routes locally on your device - no cloud storage, no account required. KEY FEATURES: OFFLINE ROUTE TRACKING β€’ Real-time GPS tracking with customizable intervals β€’ Visual path display on native maps β€’ Pause and resume tracking anytime β€’ Background tracking support WAYPOINTS AND MARKERS β€’ Add custom waypoints during your trip β€’ Name and describe important locations β€’ Visual markers on your route DETAILED STATISTICS β€’ Total distance tracked β€’ Moving time and total duration β€’ Average and maximum speed β€’ Pause time tracking DARK MODE β€’ Beautiful interface adapts to your system theme β€’ Easy on the eyes day or night DATA MANAGEMENT β€’ Export routes as GPX files β€’ Share your adventures β€’ Track storage usage per trip β€’ Delete trips anytime PRIVACY FIRST β€’ 100% offline - no internet required β€’ All data stored locally on your device β€’ No accounts, no tracking, no cloud storage β€’ You control your data completely RETURN NAVIGATION β€’ Navigate back to your starting point β€’ Directional arrows guide you home β€’ View distance to destination CUSTOMIZABLE β€’ Choose between kilometers or miles β€’ Adjust GPS tracking frequency β€’ Light and dark themes Perfect for: β€’ Hiking and outdoor adventures β€’ Cycling routes β€’ Road trips β€’ Running and walking β€’ Daily commute tracking β€’ Off-grid navigation RouteLog respects your privacy. No account creation, no data collection, and no internet connection required. Your adventures stay yours. Download RouteLog today and start tracking your journeys!

Screenshots

Get Lost! (respectfully)4 screens
RouteLogs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Get Lost! (respectfully) at fortnightly against RouteLogs's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Get Lost! (respectfully) ships an update fortnightly, RouteLogs every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Get Lost! (respectfully) versus RouteLogs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGet Lost! (respectfully)RouteLogs
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB54 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBenoit CaronSid Ahmed OULD AHMED SEVIR

In-app purchases

None

Get Lost! (respectfully)

No in-app purchases

None

RouteLogs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Get Lost! (respectfully) free?
Get Lost! (respectfully) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RouteLogs free?
RouteLogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Get Lost! (respectfully) or RouteLogs have ads?
Neither Get Lost! (respectfully) nor RouteLogs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Get Lost! (respectfully) or RouteLogs?
Get Lost! (respectfully) ships an update fortnightly, and RouteLogs every 5 months. Most recently, Get Lost! (respectfully) was updated on November 4, 2026 and RouteLogs on November 5, 2026.

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