Comparison

TraceG vs APRSSwift

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

Head to head
About

TraceG

Features
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TraceG turns your phone into a private G-meter for drivers who want to see every road in a more dynamic way. Many cars do not include a built-in G-force display. TraceG gives you a simple way to record lateral and longitudinal G-force with your phone: mount it securely, calibrate, and start a trip. Acceleration, braking, cornering, and quick transitions are plotted in real time on a clean circular meter. You can switch between 2D and 3D views at any time. The 2D view shows your G-force trail on a flat map, while the 3D view adds speed as the vertical axis, helping you see how motion, direction, G-force, and speed connect as you drive. After each trip, TraceG saves a detailed G-profile with peak values, motion trails, trip history, and smart ratings. You can review where the car felt loaded, compare different drives, and export raw data for further analysis. TraceG is not a driving score and does not judge your behavior. It is built as a personal, local-first driving instrument for people who enjoy the feel of a good road and want the data to match. Key features: * Live circular G-meter with lateral and longitudinal G-force * 3D trip review that adds speed as the vertical dimension * Peak values for left, right, acceleration, and braking * Trip history for saved drives * Raw data export for further analysis * Local-only data storage * Local-only data storage, no account, no cloud sync, no 3rd-party tracking

About

APRSSwift

Track and message on the APRS network with your amateur radio callsign. View nearby stations on a live map, exchange text messages, and decode various packet types. Supports multiple connection methods and includes an Apple Watch app.

Highlights
  • Live APRS map with station tracking
  • Two-way APRS messaging
  • Full packet decoding
  • Multiple connection methods
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • SmartBeaconing for adaptive beaconing
Features
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APRSSwift brings the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) to your Apple devices — a native, universal amateur-radio app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Report your position to the APRS network, watch nearby stations move on a live map, read a real-time packet log, and exchange APRS text messages — all with your own callsign. FEATURES • Live map with APRS symbols, station tracks, and your own location • Connect via APRS-IS (Internet), a TCP KISS TNC, a Bluetooth TNC (Mobilinkd), or the built-in AFSK sound modem (1200 baud — no extra hardware) • Full packet decoding: position, Mic-E, compressed, objects, items, status, weather, messages, and telemetry • SmartBeaconing — adaptive beacon rate based on speed and turns • Two-way APRS messaging with acknowledgements • Station list with distance, favorites, and proximity alerts • Maidenhead grid locator, metric or imperial units, and dead reckoning • Post APRS objects, send status reports, and view weather & telemetry charts • Apple Watch app: beacon, grid, and nearby stations on your wrist APRSSwift is designed for licensed amateur radio operators. A valid callsign is required; your APRS-IS passcode is generated automatically from it. 73!

Screenshots

TraceG3 screens
APRSSwift3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APRSSwift at none against TraceG's 1. APRSSwift also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TraceG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. APRSSwift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TraceG versus APRSSwift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraceGAPRSSwift
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJun jiu YINGSevket Bugra CANATA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TraceG

One-time1
  • Lifetime Full Access$2.99
None

APRSSwift

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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