TripTracker vs FootSteps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TripTracker
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TripTracker is a free, local-only GPS trip recorder. Tap Start new trip. TripTracker logs your route in the background while you walk, drive, hike, or ride. Stop when you're done. Your trip lands in the list, drawn on an Apple Map, ready to share as a GPX file you can keep, load into another map app, or hand off. Nothing goes to a server. Trips live in files on your phone. Export only happens when you tap Share. Great for: β’ Walks, hikes, runs, bike rides, road trips β’ Building up a personal log of routes you've taken β’ Capturing a track to share with a friend or load into another app β’ Anyone who wants a GPS recorder without an account, a feed, or a subscription β’ Quiet outdoor days where you'd rather your phone stayed in your pocket What you get: β’ Background GPS recording β’ Live map and stats while recording, including distance, speed, elevation, and duration β’ Tap any trip for a full map and stats; rename, resume, or delete β’ GPX export via the system share sheet. Works with any app that accepts GPX. β’ Tune accuracy against battery life by choosing how often the app samples your location β’ Metric or imperial. Distance, speed, and elevation in your units. β’ Optional iCloud backup keeps your trips safe if you lose or swap your phone β’ Recorded and stored on your phone, nowhere else Free to download β no subscription, no account.
FootSteps
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Never lose your way back. FootSteps records your exact walking path and guides you along it again with a ghost that walks ahead of you. RECORD EVERY STEP Start recording and FootSteps tracks your precise GPS path β every turn, every street, every shortcut β along with your real step count, distance and time. Save trails with custom names and tags, and drop waypoints to mark the spots that matter. GHOST GUIDE Replay any saved trail with a ghost that stays 50 metres ahead of you. Follow the ghost dot on the map with turn-by-turn voice navigation. If you fall behind, it waits for you. TAKE ME BACK One tap reverses your trail and guides you home the exact way you came β ideal for unfamiliar places when you just need to get back. GUIDE ME β SMART TRAIL MATCHING Going somewhere you've been before? Pick your destination and FootSteps finds a matching trail from your collection β even if you're starting from a different spot. The ghost picks you up mid-trail and guides you the rest of the way. LIVE WEATHER See the current conditions right on your home screen before you head out. WORKS OFFLINE No signal? GPS recording and ghost navigation keep working with no connection β only the map background needs data. SHARE TRAILS WITH FRIENDS Connect with friends and share your favourite routes as .footsteps files. They can import your trails and follow your ghost guide on their own device. GOOGLE DRIVE BACKUP Back up all your trails to your own Google Drive. Switch devices? Restore everything with one tap. Your data stays in your control. APPLE WATCH Record trails independently from your wrist. Your watch works even when your phone is at home. BUILT FOR WALKERS Whether you're exploring a new neighbourhood, walking to work, or hiking a trail β FootSteps remembers the way so you don't have to. β’ GPS trail recording with real-time map β’ Real step count, distance and pace for every walk β’ Ghost guide with 50m lead and voice navigation β’ Take Me Back β reverse any trail to guide you home β’ Smart trail matching from any starting point β’ Live weather on your home screen β’ Works offline β record and navigate with no signal β’ Share trails as .footsteps files β’ Google Drive backup and restore β’ Apple Watch companion app β’ Sign in with Apple, Google, or email β’ Dark mode designed for outdoor use β’ Privacy first β trails stored on your device Terms of Use: https://arslanbutt300.github.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://arslanbutt300.github.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TripTracker at none against FootSteps's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FootSteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TripTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
TripTracker ships an update every 3 days, FootSteps every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TripTracker | FootSteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cow Cow Technologies LLC | Arslan Ahmad |
In-app purchases
TripTracker
No in-app purchases
FootSteps
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year








