TripTracker vs Pathkeep
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.
Pathkeep
Record and save your GPS routes with multiple tracking modes and detailed statistics. Automatically tag photos with location data and export your tracks in various formats. Your data is kept private and stored locally.
- Record GPS routes with one-tap start/pause/stop
- Photo geotagging with EXIF metadata
- Five customizable tracking modes
- Detailed track statistics and charts
- Export routes as GPX or KML
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- Live stats and Lock Screen widget
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Pathkeep records your routes - no ads, no analytics, no account. RECORD ROUTES One tap to start, pause whenever you need to, hold to stop. Every GPS point is saved instantly to your device while recording - your track is safe even if the app is closed during a session. An undo option gives you time to reconsider, or tap Continue to keep recording right away. FIVE TRACKING MODES - Accuracy: point every ~5 m - ideal for running and hiking - Balanced: point every ~20 m - great for cycling and tours - Battery Saver: point every ~100 m - saves battery on long trips - Vacation: uses iOS location changes - records for days with minimal battery drain; iOS automatically restarts Pathkeep after a reboot - Custom: set your own distance filter and time interval - full control over accuracy and battery life TRACK DETAILS & SELECTION Open any saved track to see the full route on the map. Use the range slider to select any segment - statistics, elevation and speed charts, and the map all update instantly. Export or trim to the selected portion. PHOTO GEOTAGGING (Pro) Automatically add GPS coordinates to your photos - based on the EXIF timestamp and your recorded route. Coordinates are written directly into each photo's metadata, compatible with Lightroom, Apple Photos, and any EXIF-aware app. Includes automatic timezone detection and manual offset adjustment for cameras without GPS. MEMOIR (Pro) Turn your journey into a visual story. Place photos along your recorded route on the map - move them individually or import them directly from a Geotagging session. Pathkeep saves your arrangement and reopens it any time. ELEVATION & SPEED CHARTS Interactive charts in every track detail view. Drag to read elevation or speed at any point. Total ascent, descent, min/max elevation, and average and top speed at a glance. Switch the x-axis between distance and time, choose between metric and imperial units. NOTES Add free-text notes to any saved track. Notes are synced alongside your data via iCloud. LIVE STATS & LIVE ACTIVITY A floating panel shows elapsed time, distance, and point count on the map while recording. The Live Activity shows the same stats on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. HOME SCREEN WIDGET A small or medium widget shows your most recent track - name, distance, duration, and a map preview. EXPORT FORMATS Share as GPX or KML - compatible with Google Maps, Komoot, Garmin, and most navigation apps. Share a map image of your recorded route directly. ICLOUD SYNC Tracks are automatically synced via iCloud Drive across all your Apple devices. DATA SAFETY Every GPS point is saved to your device in real time - recordings are automatically restored on next launch. With Always location permission, Restart Protection can be enabled: Pathkeep automatically resumes recording even after an iPhone restart. RECENTLY DELETED Deleted tracks are moved to the Recently Deleted folder and can be restored within 30 days. Pathkeep PRO Unlimited saved tracks, Photo Geotagging, Memoir and more - as an annual subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. The free version allows 5 saved tracks. NO ADS, NO TRACKING Pathkeep contains no ads and does not track you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TripTracker at none against Pathkeep's 2. Pathkeep's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Pathkeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. TripTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
TripTracker ships an update every 3 days, Pathkeep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TripTracker | Pathkeep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cow Cow Technologies LLC | Alexander Kruse |
In-app purchases
TripTracker
No in-app purchases
Pathkeep
- Pathlog Pro Annual$2.991 Year
- Pathlog Pro$8.99







