# MotionSync vs Pathway

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MotionSync at 15.1 against Pathway's 17. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MotionSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pathway sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MotionSync ships an update every 3 weeks, Pathway every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MotionSync | Pathway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathway-movement-maps/id6756172198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MotionSync Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850721620) | [Aaron Dunn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819274515) |

## What reviewers say

### MotionSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motionsync/id6754881620)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MotionSync Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| MotionSync Pro | $99.00 | per year |


### Pathway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathway-movement-maps/id6756172198)

Visualize your workouts and outdoor activities with interactive 3D map replays. Record new activities, import existing data, and create cinematic videos of your routes and progress. Your data is kept private and synced across your devices.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D map replays, Workout recording with GPS, Video export of activities, Apple Watch integration, Import FIT and GPX files, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pathway Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pathway Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Pathway Pro Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MotionSync free?

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

### Is Pathway free?

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

### Do MotionSync or Pathway have ads?

Neither MotionSync nor Pathway shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MotionSync or Pathway?

MotionSync ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pathway every 4 weeks. Most recently, MotionSync was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pathway on October 18, 2026.

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