Comparison

Trace Run vs RouteCard

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

Head to head
About

Trace Run

Features
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Trace Run brings your GPX route files to life with real-time 3D map simulation. Key Features: Real-time 3D Simulation Import GPX files and replay your running routes on a 3D map in real time. Choose from 5 HUD skins: Supercar, Cyberpunk, PixelRetro, Minimalist, and F1 Telemetry. Ghost Race Race against your past self. Compare split-by-split pace, detect overtakes, and see win/loss results to track your progress. Photo Card & Video Export Turn your running stats into beautiful photo cards with 8 layouts. Export videos in Story (9:16) or Square (1:1) format. Customize text size, color, and overlay opacity. Multi-Language & Unit Support Available in English, Korean, and Japanese. Switch between metric (km) and imperial (mi) units anytime. More - Apple Health integration - iPad support - Offline map support - Fully on-device processing, no server required

About

RouteCard

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RouteCard turns your GPS routes into beautiful, shareable images and videos โ€” in seconds, entirely on your device. Import a GPX or FIT file from any device (Garmin, Wahoo, Apple Watch, and more), or connect your Strava account and pull any activity. Then make it yours: โ€ข MAPS, PHOTOS & VIDEO โ€” Put your route over a street, dark, light, topographic, or satellite map, your own photo, or a looping video background. โ€ข STYLE THE ROUTE โ€” Color by elevation, gradient, speed, heart rate, or time. Adjust thickness, opacity, shadow, and markers. โ€ข STATS & OVERLAYS โ€” Show distance, elevation, time, pace, heart rate and more. Add an elevation chart and a title. Drag everything exactly where you want it โ€” overlays snap to center; pinch to resize. โ€ข ANIMATE IT โ€” Watch your route draw itself, then export an animated MP4 โ€” perfectly synced to a video background if you add one. โ€ข EXPORT ANYWHERE โ€” Save a crisp image or video and share to Instagram, Messages, anywhere. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your routes are processed entirely on your iPhone. Nothing is uploaded โ€” the only time data leaves your device is when you choose to import from Strava. Made for cyclists, runners, hikers, and anyone who wants their adventures to look as good as they felt. ROUTECARD PRO โ€” SUBSCRIPTION Every feature above is part of RouteCard Pro, an auto-renewing subscription. โ€ข Length and price: $1.99 per month, after a 14-day free trial. โ€ข Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically at $1.99/month unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. โ€ข Manage or cancel any time in Settings โ†’ your name โ†’ Subscriptions. โ€ข Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited if you subscribe before it ends. โ€ข Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ โ€ข Privacy Policy: https://routecard.app/privacy

Screenshots

Trace Run4 screens
RouteCard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trace Run at none against RouteCard's 1. RouteCard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. RouteCard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Trace Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trace Run ships an update every 2 days, RouteCard daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Trace Run versus RouteCard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace RunRouteCard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhyunjin leeMICHAEL ANTHONY KARAS

In-app purchases

None

Trace Run

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RouteCard

Subscriptions1
  • RouteCard Pro14 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Trace Run free?
Trace Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RouteCard free?
RouteCard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trace Run or RouteCard have ads?
Trace Run shows ads; RouteCard does not.
Which is updated more often, Trace Run or RouteCard?
Trace Run ships an update every 2 days, and RouteCard daily. Most recently, Trace Run was updated on September 14, 2026 and RouteCard on September 17, 2026.

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