Comparison

Tracesmap vs TheTrackKit

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

Head to head
About

Tracesmap

Features
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TracesMap combines GPS trace recording and OpenStreetMap POI editing in one app, built for mapping on the go. Record your journeys, upload GPX traces directly to OpenStreetMap, and help improve the world's free map. KEY FEATURES - Record GPX Traces: Capture your GPS tracks with distance-based or time-based recording methods. - Direct OSM Upload: Seamlessly upload your traces to OpenStreetMap with one tap. - Add & Edit POIs: Place new points of interest on the map or edit tags on existing OSM nodes and polygons, with a live tag preview as you edit. - Brand & Place Search: Find businesses and places by name using the Name Suggestion Index (NSI) and apply the matching OSM tags automatically. - Multiple Map Styles: Choose from Carto Vector, Topo Vector, Topo Raster, OSM Raster, and Thunderforest Transport. - Live Dashboard: View real-time speed, elevation, GPS accuracy, and recording stats on-screen. - Public Traces: Browse public GPS traces from other OpenStreetMap contributors in your area. - Metric & Imperial Units: Switch between km/m and mi/ft in settings. - Exclusion Zones: Set locations where GPS recording is automatically paused for privacy. - Background Recording: Keep recording even when the app is in the background. - Cloud Sync: Sync your trace data across devices. - Multilingual: Available in English, French, German, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. TracesMap is built for the OpenStreetMap community. Log in with your OSM account to start recording traces and editing POIs that help mappers worldwide. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

TheTrackKit

This utility app provides essential calculators for track and field athletes and coaches. It offers quick, accurate calculations for combined events, wind correction, track conversions, and more, designed for ease of use during practice and meets.

Highlights
  • Combined events scoring
  • Wind correction calculator
  • Track conversions
  • Altitude conversion
  • Measurement utilities
  • Fast and clean interface
Features
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TrackKit is a fast, clean utility app for track and field athletes and coaches. It puts essential calculators in one place so you can get answers quickly during practice, meets, and planning. Current tools include combined events scoring, wind correction, track conversions, altitude conversion, and measurement utilities. The app is designed to be simple, accurate, and easy to use on mobile. TrackKit is built for quick lookup and calculation without unnecessary clutter. Open a tool, enter your mark, and get your result immediately. No account is required. Built for track & field. Focused on speed, clarity, and everyday usefulness.

Screenshots

Tracesmap4 screens
TheTrackKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tracesmap at none against TheTrackKit's 1. TheTrackKit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TheTrackKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tracesmap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracesmap ships an update fortnightly, TheTrackKit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Tracesmap versus TheTrackKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracesmapTheTrackKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTracestrack Map ServiceTYSEN CARL GRINDE

In-app purchases

None

Tracesmap

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TheTrackKit

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Tracesmap free?
Tracesmap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheTrackKit free?
TheTrackKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tracesmap or TheTrackKit have ads?
Neither Tracesmap nor TheTrackKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tracesmap or TheTrackKit?
Tracesmap ships an update fortnightly, and TheTrackKit every 2 days. Most recently, Tracesmap was updated on October 10, 2026 and TheTrackKit on October 3, 2026.

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