Comparison

Ruttio vs RouteDrop

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

Head to head
About

Ruttio

Features
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Export workouts. Plan routes. Everything you need to move from workout data to usable files. Ruttio reads your Apple Health workouts, lets you build planned routes on the map, and exports your data as GPX, TCX, FIT, JSON, or Ruttio route files — all on your device. BROWSE YOUR WORKOUTS Filter Apple Health workouts by activity type and open detailed summaries with route maps and performance stats. EXPORT IN ANY FORMAT Choose GPX, TCX, FIT, or JSON depending on the target app, device, or whether the workout has GPS data. JSON export now includes GPS data. Select multiple workouts and export them together as a ZIP archive, one file per workout. SEE YOUR TRAINING TRENDS A statistics tab shows weekly and monthly overviews of session count, time, and distance. Filter by activity type and read frequency and heart-rate charts with configurable heart-rate zones. PLAN ROUTES ON A MAP Add waypoints and let them snap to nearby roads automatically — no limit on waypoints. Tap the start to close a route into a loop. Name your routes, mark favourites, swipe to delete, import GPX files, save a workout's GPS track as a planned route, and export routes back out as GPX or Ruttio JSON. INTERACTIVE ELEVATION PROFILES View the elevation profile for any activity or planned route with climb analysis. Drag your finger along the chart to scrub through the profile while a marker tracks the exact point on the map in real time. FOLLOW ROUTES, HANDS-FREE Turn-by-turn guidance for multi-point routes shows the next waypoint and remaining distance, plus off-route alerts. A Live Activity puts the current instruction and remaining distance on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, and Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets keep your routes one tap away. ON YOUR WRIST The Apple Watch companion mirrors active route navigation with the current instruction, distance to the next waypoint, total remaining distance, off-route alerts, and pause, resume, or stop controls — with haptic cues. SIX LANGUAGES Available in English, Swedish, German, French, Spanish, and Italian. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Ruttio requests read-only HealthKit access. Workout browsing, export generation, route planning, and temporary export files all happen locally on your device. Planned routes sync only through your own private iCloud database when available. No workout exports are uploaded to Ruttio servers, and the app uses no analytics or tracking. Your workout data never leaves your device.

About

RouteDrop

Features
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RouteDrop makes it simple to export your Apple Watch workout routes as GPX files. Whether you're a runner, cyclist, hiker, or outdoor enthusiast, RouteDrop gives you complete control over your workout route data. FEATURES • Export Routes as GPX Files Turn any Apple Watch workout route into a standard GPX file that works with any GPS app or service. • Beautiful Map Visualization See your routes displayed on an interactive map with full route details and elevation data. • Detailed Statistics View distance, duration, pace, elevation gain, and more for every workout. • Easy Sharing Share GPX files via AirDrop, Messages, email, or save to Files app for use in other apps. • Smart Filtering Filter workouts by activity type (running, cycling, hiking, etc.) and date to quickly find the routes you want. • Complete Privacy All data stays on your device. RouteDrop never uploads your health data to any server. Your routes and personal information remain completely private. PERFECT FOR • Runners who want to share favorite routes with friends • Cyclists planning to import routes into Strava, RideWithGPS, Komoot, or other platforms • Hikers documenting trails for future reference • Athletes who want to back up their route data • Anyone wanting control over their Apple Health workout data HOW IT WORKS 1. Open RouteDrop and grant access to your Apple Health workout data 2. Browse your workouts with GPS routes 3. Select any workout to view detailed map and statistics 4. Tap "Export as GPX" to save the route file 5. Share via your favorite method or import to other apps REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later • Apple Watch workouts with GPS route data in Apple Health • At least one workout with location data YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS RouteDrop only reads your workout route data to create GPX exports. It never writes to your health data, never uploads anything to external servers, and contains no analytics or tracking. Your data is yours alone. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Contact us at [hello@routedrop.app]

Screenshots

Ruttio4 screens
RouteDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ruttio and RouteDrop are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ruttio versus RouteDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuttioRouteDrop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas AnderssonBlake Cannon10470060161

In-app purchases

None

Ruttio

No in-app purchases

None

RouteDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruttio free?
Ruttio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RouteDrop free?
RouteDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ruttio or RouteDrop have ads?
Neither Ruttio nor RouteDrop shows ads.

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