Comparison

RouteDrop vs RouteGPX

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

Head to head
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]

About

RouteGPX

Features
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RouteGPX is a workout route export tool designed for Apple Watch users. It lets you export your running, cycling, and hiking routes recorded on Apple Watch as standard GPX or FIT files with a single tap. Core Features •Seamless HealthKit Integration — Automatically reads running, cycling, and hiking workouts and their route data •Dual Format Export — FIT (default, smaller size, native heart rate field recognized by Strava/Garmin) and GPX 1.1 (universal format) •Heart Rate Embedding — FIT files natively support heart rate; GPX uses TrackPointExtension for Strava-compatible heart rate data •Fully Offline — No network requests, data never leaves your device, protecting your workout privacy •Map Preview — Built-in map view with fullscreen support and start/end point markers •Workout Summary — Distance, duration, calories, and average heart rate at a glance •Heart Rate Chart — Visualize heart rate trends with min/avg/max statistics •System Share — One-tap share to Strava, Komoot, Garmin Connect, and more Privacy & Security •All data processed locally on-device, nothing uploaded •Heart rate permission requested only when needed; initial install only requests workout and route access •Full privacy policy, personal information list, and third-party sharing list provided Who is this for? •Apple Watch users who record running, cycling, or hiking workouts •Users who want to upload workouts to Strava, Komoot, or Garmin Connect •Anyone who values privacy and wants data processed entirely on-device

Screenshots

RouteDrop4 screens
RouteGPX4 screens

Verdict

The call

RouteDrop and RouteGPX 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 · 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RouteDrop versus RouteGPX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRouteDropRouteGPX
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlake Cannon10470060161Sichuan Palm Cloud Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

RouteDrop

No in-app purchases

None

RouteGPX

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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