# TraceWay vs Pathkeep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TraceWay at none against Pathkeep's 2. Pathkeep's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pathkeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. TraceWay asks for nothing beyond the download.

TraceWay ships an update every 3 weeks, Pathkeep every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TraceWay | Pathkeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haoyuan Xia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044926382) | [Alexander Kruse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896564910) |

## What reviewers say

### TraceWay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traceway-gpx-recorder/id6757657555)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pathkeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathkeep/id6786344616)

Record your routes with multiple tracking modes for accuracy and battery life. View detailed track statistics, add geotagged photos, and create visual stories of your journeys. Export your data in various formats for seamless integration with other navigation tools.

**Highlights:** Multiple tracking modes (Accuracy, Battery Saver, Custom), Detailed track statistics and charts, Photo geotagging (Pro), Visual journey stories (Memoir - Pro), GPX/KML export, iCloud sync, Live stats and Lock Screen widget

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pathkeep Pro Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Pathkeep Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TraceWay free?

TraceWay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pathkeep free?

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

### Do TraceWay or Pathkeep have ads?

Neither TraceWay nor Pathkeep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TraceWay or Pathkeep?

TraceWay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pathkeep every 2 days. Most recently, TraceWay was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pathkeep on November 5, 2026.

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