Comparison

Spot Ping vs iso.me

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

Head to head
About

Spot Ping

Features
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That place you're curious about, the shop you've been meaning to try, the park you'd love to revisit... Ever told yourself "I'll go next time" — and then forgot? Spot Ping is a simple location reminder app. Just drop a pin on the map to save a spot, and when you walk by, we'll send you a "Ping!" notification. ■ Perfect for • That restaurant a friend recommended — don't let it slip your mind • Pop into that cafe you've had your eye on when you pass it • Remember the shop you always forget to stop by ■ Features • Save a spot by long-pressing the map or searching for a place • Get notified automatically as you get close (works in the background) • Customize the notification radius for each spot • Add a memo to remember why you saved it • All data stays on your device — no servers involved • No account required — start using it right away Instead of managing a to-do list, Spot Ping reminds you naturally as you go about your day. That's the experience.

About

iso.me

This app uses GPS to automatically detect and record your visits and movement paths, storing all data privately on your device. It offers features like live activity tracking, an interactive map, and data export options. It's ideal for users who want a private geolocation history and travel journal.

Highlights
  • Automatic visit detection
  • High-accuracy GPS tracking
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen
  • Interactive map with filtering
  • Data export (JSON, CSV, Markdown)
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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iso.me uses GPS to track your location visits and movement paths — all stored privately on your device. Features: • Automatic visit detection with place names and addresses • High-accuracy GPS tracking with path recording • Live Activity showing real-time tracking on your Lock Screen • Interactive map with visit markers, travel paths, and date filtering • Export your data in JSON, CSV, or Markdown format • Import previously exported data • Apple Watch companion app • Free to use; unlock data export with a one-time purchase Great for privacy-minded geolocation history, travel journals, routes, trips, every journey, hikes, walks, and commutes. Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking of you.

Screenshots

Spot Ping4 screens
iso.me4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spot Ping at none against iso.me's 3. iso.me's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. iso.me sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Spot Ping asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Spot Ping versus iso.me: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpot Pingiso.me
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro OdaCody Russell Bontecou

In-app purchases

None

Spot Ping

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iso.me

One-time3
  • iso.me Individual Lifetime$10.00
  • iso.me Family Upgrade$10.00
  • iso.me Family Lifetime$20.00

Questions

Is Spot Ping free?
Spot Ping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iso.me free?
iso.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spot Ping or iso.me have ads?
Neither Spot Ping nor iso.me shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spot Ping or iso.me?
Spot Ping ships an update every 4 days, and iso.me every 4 days. Most recently, Spot Ping was updated on October 14, 2026 and iso.me on October 12, 2026.

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