Comparison

Current Location Data vs RunningMap

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

Head to head
About

Current Location Data

Get precise, real-time location data, including your exact coordinates, direction, and speed. View your position on live or satellite maps, and check current weather conditions. Ideal for travel, outdoor activities, and quick location sharing.

Highlights
  • Live compass
  • Real-time speed display
  • Map and satellite views
  • Current weather
  • Exact GPS coordinates
  • City and country name
Features
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Know exactly where you are, where you’re heading, and how fast you’re moving — in real time. This app gives you precise live location data with a clean, reliable interface built for everyday use and outdoor activities. Key Features ◆ Live compass with accurate direction ◆ Real-time speed display with smooth visuals ◆ Real map and satellite map views ◆ Current weather for your location ◆ Exact GPS coordinates ◆ City and country name of your current position Perfect for ◆ Travel and navigation ◆ Hiking, walking, cycling, and driving ◆ Checking speed and direction on the move ◆ Quickly sharing or saving your exact location No clutter. No accounts. Just accurate GPS location data when you need it.

About

RunningMap

This navigation app allows users to create, discover, and follow custom routes for walking, running, cycling, and driving. It offers real-time turn-by-turn navigation, performance tracking, and social sharing features. The app is completely free with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Create custom routes
  • Real-time GPS navigation
  • Multi-activity support (walk, run, bike, drive)
  • Performance tracking and stats
  • Route sharing and discovery
  • Interval training programs
  • Photo integration on maps
Features
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RunningMap is 100% free. And for you, it always will be. Create your routes, explore freely. RunningMap is your companion for every journey — walking, running, cycling or driving. Today, RunningMap is entirely free — every feature, no limits, no ads. If the app ever moves to a subscription model to cover its running costs, it won't affect you. You downloaded the app from the start — everything will remain free for you. Forever. DRAW YOUR ROUTES Trace routes on the map with automatic path calculation. Combine routed and freehand segments. Import and export in GPX format. Generate suggested routes around your location or a point you choose on the map. Search for a destination, add stops and let the app guide you. FOUR MODES, ONE APP Switch from walking to running, cycling to driving in a single tap. Each mode automatically adapts the display, thresholds, camera and HealthKit activity type. REAL-TIME NAVIGATION Precise GPS tracking with turn-by-turn navigation and voice announcements. Alternative routes, automatic off-route detection and rerouting. Elevation profile, points of interest and a smooth map with speed-adaptive zoom. While driving: maneuver overlay, speed limits displayed along your entire route with audible alert and adjustable tolerance, average speed check zones, vigilance zones, live traffic and automatic rerouting when a faster route becomes available. And when you park, mark your vehicle's location — the app will walk you back to it. CYCLING The climbs of your route are detected automatically: while climbing, see the hill profile, your position, the live gradient, and get voice announcements at the bottom and the top. Before you leave: headwind or tailwind along the route and the share of your track on bike lanes. INTERVAL TRAINING Set up your interval sessions: 30/30, 1min/1min, 10×400m, pyramid or custom program. Real-time colored banner, voice announcements, haptic feedback and detailed phase-by-phase summary. GO FREESTYLE No route? Start a free recording. Start on movement: the timer starts on its own as soon as you begin moving, giving you time to put your phone away. Follow your stats on the lock screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities. COMMUNITY Discover routes shared by the RunningMap community. Publish yours, like your favorites, download new itineraries. Filter by transport mode, distance or popularity. FULL PERFORMANCE TRACKING Per-kilometer splits with voice announcements. Smart auto-pause. Personal records by mode. Complete history with period and mode filters, detailed statistics. Replay any activity as a 3D flyover, in satellite or map view. PHOTOS Take photos during your activity — they are automatically placed on the map. Add photos from your library afterwards. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Add friends via QR code or invitation link. Share your activities and routes. Follow a friend live on the map. A private network between close ones. APPLE WATCH Stats, map and controls on your wrist. Start the activity with a tap on the watch, iPhone tucked away. Heart rate, intervals, splits and navigation — everything syncs in real time. Watch face complication to launch the app instantly. SAFETY AND PRIVACY Location automatically sent to a safety contact via SMS. No personal data collected, no data sold, no ad tracking. AND MORE • GPX import and export • Automatic export to Strava • Backup and restore via iCloud Drive • Visual share card • 26 categories of points of interest • Weather before you head out • Multiple map sources and 3D perspectives • And much more... RunningMap — Walk, Run, Bike & Drive!

Screenshots

Current Location Data4 screens
RunningMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RunningMap at Free against Current Location Data's $0.99. RunningMap also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Current Location Data's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RunningMap is free to download; Current Location Data costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RunningMap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Current Location Data has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Current Location Data ships an update every 3 months, RunningMap every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Current Location Data versus RunningMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrent Location DataRunningMap
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (20 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhashayar AbryoghaniAlain Sayez

Customer experience

Current Location Data

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RunningMap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Current Location Data

No in-app purchases

None

RunningMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Current Location Data free?
Current Location Data costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunningMap free?
RunningMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Current Location Data or RunningMap?
RunningMap is rated higher. Current Location Data averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while RunningMap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Current Location Data or RunningMap have ads?
Neither Current Location Data nor RunningMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Current Location Data or RunningMap?
Current Location Data ships an update every 3 months, and RunningMap every 3 days. Most recently, Current Location Data was updated on September 7, 2026 and RunningMap on September 23, 2026.

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