Run, Hike, Walk vs My PathTrace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Run, Hike, Walk
Track your runs, walks, and hikes with live distance and time updates directly on your lock screen. Capture photos pinned to your route and revisit your past adventures.
- Live lock screen distance & time updates
- Track distance, pace, and time
- GPS route tracking
- Photo pinning along route
- Route history
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Stay focused on your run, walk, or hike with live distance and time updates right on your lock screen — no need to unlock your phone mid-workout. PathRecorder keeps your progress visible at a glance so you can stay in the flow. Along the way, capture the moments that matter with photos pinned directly to your route. Save and revisit your activities to relive your adventures. Key Features • Live lock screen distance & time updates • Track distance, pace, and time during every activity • GPS route tracking – remember where you went • Photo pinning – snap pictures along your route for a visual journey • Route history – revisit activities anytime Whether you’re on a walk, running, hiking, or exploring new places, PathRecorder makes your workouts smarter and your adventures unforgettable.
My PathTrace
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Title: My PathTrace - GPS Route Recorder Description: Experience high-precision GPS tracking with My PathTrace. Whether you’re walking, cycling, or exploring new trails, My PathTrace ensures every step of your journey is recorded with absolute clarity. Now all premium features—including professional data export—are available to everyone for free! Key Features: - Smart GPS Filtering: Our intelligent algorithm eliminates GPS "noise" and jumping artifacts, providing a clean and accurate path even in challenging environments. - Activity-Aware Tracking: Specialized modes for Walking and Cycling/Driving with optimized distance calculations tailored to your pace. - Professional Data Export (Free): Seamlessly export your routes in industry-standard formats including GPX, KML, and CSV for use with Google Earth, Strava, or spreadsheets. - Route Snapshots: Create beautiful image overlays of your path with key statistics to share your achievements on social media. - Privacy First: Your location data belongs solely to you. All routes are processed and stored locally on your device—never uploaded to any server. - Personalized Memos: Add custom notes to any recorded path to capture specific memories or goals. - Clean Interface: A simple and intuitive design focused entirely on your journey and data. Capture your path. Record your memories. Download My PathTrace today and enjoy professional-grade tracking for free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Run, Hike, Walk at none against My PathTrace's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Run, Hike, Walk ships an update every 9 days, My PathTrace weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Run, Hike, Walk | My PathTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aparna Natarajan | Younghan Kim |
In-app purchases
Run, Hike, Walk
No in-app purchases
My PathTrace
No in-app purchases
