Comparison

RouteDrop vs RacePath

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

RacePath

Plan and manage your trail running and ultramarathon races with detailed route analysis, checkpoint organization, and fueling strategies. Stay on track during race day with real-time progress updates and reminders, even offline.

Highlights
  • GPX route import and analysis
  • Manual race creation
  • Checkpoint and cutoff time planning
  • Fueling and gear checklists
  • Race-day progress tracking
  • Offline functionality
  • GPX checkpoint detection
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RacePath is a race-planning and race-day companion built for trail races, ultramarathons, and marathons. RacePath includes a built-in gear checklist to organize and check off mandatory and personal gear before race day. You can also build fueling strategies for each segment and checkpoint, plan gels, drinks, electrolytes, and more, and receive push notifications for fueling and checkpoint reminders during the race. PREP YOUR GEAR Use the gear checklist to organize mandatory race gear and personal gear, then check everything off before the start so nothing gets missed. PLAN EVERY SEGMENT See and plan distance, elevation gain and loss, target time, and pace for each segment. Set planned arrival, departure, and stop times at checkpoints so the rhythm of the whole race is easy to follow. TRACK CHECKPOINTS AND CUTOFFS Manage checkpoints and aid stations in one place and know each checkpoint’s cutoff time in advance. During the race, quickly see your current segment, next checkpoint, and cutoff margin, with less mental math on the move. BUILD YOUR FUELING STRATEGY Plan gels, drinks, electrolytes, and other fuel by segment and checkpoint—when to take it and where to take it—and use reminders to stay on plan. FOLLOW THE PLAN ON RACE DAY Once the race starts, compare planned times with actual progress and log arrivals, departures, and stops. Your pre-race plan stays useful on the course instead of sitting in a spreadsheet. GPX SUPPORT, OFFLINE-FIRST Import a GPX route to build a race plan quickly, or create one manually. Core race data stays on your device, with no RacePath account required, so the app remains useful when mountain coverage is unreliable. RACEPATH PRO A one-time purchase permanently unlocks advanced features, including iCloud sync, fueling and checkpoint reminders, GPX-based automatic checkpoint arrival and departure, Live Activities and Dynamic Island, Recently Deleted, and CSV race-plan export. No subscription. From pre-race planning to race day, RacePath makes complex plans clearer and helps you feel more composed and confident once you hit the course.

Screenshots

RouteDrop4 screens
RacePath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RouteDrop at none against RacePath's 1. On price, ads, device support 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. RacePath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RouteDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
RouteDrop versus RacePath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRouteDropRacePath
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlake Cannon10470060161鑫杰 何

In-app purchases

None

RouteDrop

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RacePath

One-time1
  • RacePath Pro Lifetime$7.99

Questions

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

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