Comparison

My PathTrace vs Running Tracker

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

Head to head
About

My PathTrace

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Title: My PathTrace - GPS Route Recorder Description: Experience high-precision GPS tracking with My PathTrace. Whether you’re walking, cycling, or exploring new trails, My PathTrace ensures every step of your journey is recorded with absolute clarity. Now all premium features—including professional data export—are available to everyone for free! Key Features: - Smart GPS Filtering: Our intelligent algorithm eliminates GPS "noise" and jumping artifacts, providing a clean and accurate path even in challenging environments. - Activity-Aware Tracking: Specialized modes for Walking and Cycling/Driving with optimized distance calculations tailored to your pace. - Professional Data Export (Free): Seamlessly export your routes in industry-standard formats including GPX, KML, and CSV for use with Google Earth, Strava, or spreadsheets. - Route Snapshots: Create beautiful image overlays of your path with key statistics to share your achievements on social media. - Privacy First: Your location data belongs solely to you. All routes are processed and stored locally on your device—never uploaded to any server. - Personalized Memos: Add custom notes to any recorded path to capture specific memories or goals. - Clean Interface: A simple and intuitive design focused entirely on your journey and data. Capture your path. Record your memories. Download My PathTrace today and enjoy professional-grade tracking for free.

About

Running Tracker

Features
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Turn your outdoor runs into territory on the map. Track your GPS route, pace and distance while you claim new areas. Run solo or help your clan grow its shared territory, then see how you compare on the leaderboards. CLAIM YOUR CITY • Turn valid outdoor activities into map territory • Explore nearby routes and see who controls each area • Run solo or grow shared territory with your clan TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Record routes, pace, distance, duration, speed and elevation • Review your activities and captured area • Choose standard, dark, satellite or hybrid maps • Connect supported heart rate, cadence and power sensors COMPETE AND SHARE • Join challenges and leaderboards • Follow athletes, share activities, send kudos, comment and message • Create activity cards and 3D route stories to share CONTROL YOUR DATA Choose activity visibility and route privacy. Block or report accounts and delete your account from settings. Location is used during active recording to map routes, calculate distance and validate territory claims. Background location is used only while an activity is recording. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://runquestapp.app/privacy

Screenshots

My PathTrace4 screens
Running Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My PathTrace at none against Running Tracker's 4. Running Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, device support 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

Both are free to download. Running Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. My PathTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My PathTrace ships an update weekly, Running Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
My PathTrace versus Running Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy PathTraceRunning Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB127 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYounghan KimUgur Sumakoglu

In-app purchases

None

My PathTrace

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Running Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Runquest Elite Monthly$4.491 Month
  • Runquest Elite Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Runquest Elite Annual7 Days trial$37.491 Year
One-time1
  • Runquest Elite Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is My PathTrace free?
My PathTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Running Tracker free?
Running Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My PathTrace or Running Tracker have ads?
My PathTrace shows ads; Running Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, My PathTrace or Running Tracker?
My PathTrace ships an update weekly, and Running Tracker every 2 days. Most recently, My PathTrace was updated on October 24, 2026 and Running Tracker on October 25, 2026.

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