# G vs Trace

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G at none against Trace's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. G asks for nothing beyond the download.

G ships an update every 3 days, Trace every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | G | Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-gps-speedometer/id6763915683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marvin Schieleit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887067094) | [Minghao Fu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741062699) |

## What reviewers say

### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-trace/id6763291941)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-gps-speedometer/id6763915683)

This app provides a high-accuracy GPS speedometer and trip tracker for various activities. It prioritizes user privacy by keeping all data on your device or your own iCloud, with no server collection. Offers detailed stats, route mapping, and export options.

**Highlights:** High-accuracy GPS speedometer, Trip and route tracking, Personalized stat tiles, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, Home-Screen widgets, GPX/CSV export, Privacy-focused data storage

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is G free?

G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trace free?

Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do G or Trace have ads?

Neither G nor Trace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, G or Trace?

G ships an update every 3 days, and Trace every 5 days. Most recently, G was updated on September 30, 2026 and Trace on October 9, 2026.

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