Retrace+ vs FootSteps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Retrace+
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Retrace+ is more than just a GPS tracker; itβs a digital journal for your movement. Whether youβre exploring a new city, hiking a hidden trail, or simply documenting your daily commute, Retrace+ turns your travels into memories. THE CORE EXPERIENCE IS NOW FREE Weβve opened up the heart of Retrace+ to everyone. Download now to explore our stunning new redesign and start tracking your journeys at no cost. FREE FEATURES - Standard Live Tracing: Record your movement with precision for up to 30 minutes per session. - Liquid UI Enhancements: Experience our signature "Liquid Glass" aestheticβa minimalist, fluid interface designed for the modern iOS experience. - 2D Map Directions: Reliable, clear navigation to help you find your way on a standard map view. - Basic Stats: View essential data from your journeys to keep track of your progress. - Recent History: Save and revisit your 3 most recent traces. - Photo Integration: Add one high-quality photo to each trace or saved place to anchor your memories. - Turbocharged Engine: Under-the-hood performance optimizations ensure a fast, lean, and responsive app. RETRACE+ PRO: UNLEASH THE FULL POTENTIAL For those who go further, Retrace+ Pro offers "Superpowers" designed for the ultimate adventurer. - Unlimited Tracking: No more time limits. Trace your path all day long with full background support. - Apple Watch Unleashed: The power of Retrace+ on your wrist. Track your journey and view metrics without ever touching your phone. - AR Navigation: Experience "Live Navigation Intelligence." Immersive 3D arrows are overlaid on your camera view, guiding you with futuristic precision. - Advanced Analytics: Dive deep into your performance with precise data on speed, pace, and elevation changes. - Multiple Photos: Create a visual storyboard. Add multiple photos to your traces to capture every perspective of your trip. - Advanced History Filters: Powerful sorting tools allow you to filter your entire history by distance, date, or media in seconds. - Live Activities: Seamlessly integrated with the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen for "at-a-glance" tracking while you use other apps. Join thousands of explorers and start your journey with the new Retrace+ today. PRIVACY Your journeys are yours alone. Location data is stored securely on device and never shared with third parties. INFORMATION ABOUT RETRACE+ PRO SUBSCRIPTIONS AND IN APP PURCHASES: Title of Service: Retrace+ Pro Length of Subscription: 1 Month or 1 Year or Lifetime Purchase Price of Subscription: $0.99 per month or $9.99 per year (after 7 Day Free Trial) or $29.99 one-time purchase Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Managing Subscriptions: You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nareshinc.wixsite.com/studio
FootSteps
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Never lose your way back. FootSteps records your exact walking path and guides you along it again with a ghost that walks ahead of you. RECORD EVERY STEP Start recording and FootSteps tracks your precise GPS path β every turn, every street, every shortcut β along with your real step count, distance and time. Save trails with custom names and tags, and drop waypoints to mark the spots that matter. GHOST GUIDE Replay any saved trail with a ghost that stays 50 metres ahead of you. Follow the ghost dot on the map with turn-by-turn voice navigation. If you fall behind, it waits for you. TAKE ME BACK One tap reverses your trail and guides you home the exact way you came β ideal for unfamiliar places when you just need to get back. GUIDE ME β SMART TRAIL MATCHING Going somewhere you've been before? Pick your destination and FootSteps finds a matching trail from your collection β even if you're starting from a different spot. The ghost picks you up mid-trail and guides you the rest of the way. LIVE WEATHER See the current conditions right on your home screen before you head out. WORKS OFFLINE No signal? GPS recording and ghost navigation keep working with no connection β only the map background needs data. SHARE TRAILS WITH FRIENDS Connect with friends and share your favourite routes as .footsteps files. They can import your trails and follow your ghost guide on their own device. GOOGLE DRIVE BACKUP Back up all your trails to your own Google Drive. Switch devices? Restore everything with one tap. Your data stays in your control. APPLE WATCH Record trails independently from your wrist. Your watch works even when your phone is at home. BUILT FOR WALKERS Whether you're exploring a new neighbourhood, walking to work, or hiking a trail β FootSteps remembers the way so you don't have to. β’ GPS trail recording with real-time map β’ Real step count, distance and pace for every walk β’ Ghost guide with 50m lead and voice navigation β’ Take Me Back β reverse any trail to guide you home β’ Smart trail matching from any starting point β’ Live weather on your home screen β’ Works offline β record and navigate with no signal β’ Share trails as .footsteps files β’ Google Drive backup and restore β’ Apple Watch companion app β’ Sign in with Apple, Google, or email β’ Dark mode designed for outdoor use β’ Privacy first β trails stored on your device Terms of Use: https://arslanbutt300.github.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://arslanbutt300.github.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FootSteps at every 5 days against Retrace+'s every 2 months. FootSteps also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Retrace+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FootSteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Retrace+ ships an update every 2 months, FootSteps every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retrace+ | FootSteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naresh Balakrishnan | Arslan Ahmad |
In-app purchases
Retrace+
- Retrace+ Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Retrace+ Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Retrace+ Pro Lifetime$29.99
FootSteps
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year








