Comparison

Tracesmap vs Car.Play weather

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

Head to head
About

Tracesmap

Record GPS tracks and contribute to OpenStreetMap by editing points of interest. Improve the world's free map by uploading your journeys and adding/editing map data directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Record GPX traces
  • Direct OpenStreetMap upload
  • Add and edit POIs
  • Live dashboard with stats
  • Multiple map styles
  • Background recording
  • Cloud sync
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

Car.Play weather

This app combines real-time weather forecasts with GPS navigation, a digital speedometer, and EV charging station locator. It offers a driver-friendly dashboard designed for safety and convenience, with features like driving mode and garage management.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather forecasts
  • Integrated maps and navigation
  • Digital speedometer
  • Dedicated driving mode
  • Garage management
  • EV charging station locator
Features
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Car play weather — the ultimate driving companion that combines accurate weather forecasts with other powerful tools. Car play weather combines real-time weather forecasting, GPS navigation, digital speedometer, driving mode, garage management, and EV charging station locator into one powerful driving app. Instantly check live weather conditions on your route, monitor your speed, navigate with integrated maps, and access essential car tools — all from a single, driver-friendly dashboard designed for safety and convenience. Real-Time Weather Forecasts Get real-time weather forecasts with temperature updates, current weather conditions, and accurate weekly forecasts to plan every drive with confidence. Integrated Maps & Navigation Navigate with confidence using built-in maps designed for drivers. Find the best routes, avoid traffic congestion, and reach your destination faster. Speedometer Turn your phone into a digital speedometer with accurate speed tracking and driving data. Monitor your speed in real-time and stay within safe limits. Driving Mode Minimize distractions with a dedicated Driving Mode designed to keep your focus on the road. The clean and simplified interface displays only essential information like weather, speed, and navigation. Garage Management Keep track of your vehicles with the built-in Garage feature. Save vehicle details, track maintenance schedules and organize everything efficiently. Find EV Charging Stations Anywhere Driving an electric vehicle? Car Play Weather helps you locate nearby charging stations quickly and easily. Premium Features (Pro Subscription): Some features require a Pro subscription: • Real time weather updates • Maps • Speedometer • Driving mode • Find EV charging stations Upgrade to Pro: Get full access to all premium tools with these plans: • Weekly: $9.99 • Monthly: $24.99 • Yearly: $39.99 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase. Your subscription will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Functional Links: Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/zaryabtechprivacypolicy/home Terms & Conditions:https://sites.google.com/view/zaryab-techtermsandconditions/home

Screenshots

Tracesmap4 screens
Car.Play weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tracesmap at 5.0 against Car.Play weather's 1.0. Tracesmap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Car.Play weather's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. Car.Play weather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Tracesmap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tracesmap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Tracesmap versus Car.Play weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracesmapCar.Play weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB239 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTracestrack Map ServiceZaryab Khan

In-app purchases

None

Tracesmap

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Car.Play weather

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tracesmap free?
Tracesmap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Car.Play weather free?
Car.Play weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tracesmap or Car.Play weather?
Tracesmap is rated higher. Tracesmap averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Car.Play weather averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tracesmap or Car.Play weather have ads?
Neither Tracesmap nor Car.Play weather shows ads.

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