APEX vs Pathloop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APEX
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APEX turns your iPhone into a precision GPS speedometer and automatic driving tracker, wrapped in a clean motorsport design built for drivers, riders, and car enthusiasts. Requires a subscription. APEX offers a free trial; after the trial, a monthly or yearly subscription — or a one-time lifetime purchase — is required to use the app and all features listed below. Glance down and see your exact speed in km/h or mph on a big, high-contrast digital display. APEX can start and stop recording on its own when you drive, then plays every trip back with a route map, speed & elevation charts, and a full breakdown of how you drive. KEY FEATURES - Live GPS speedometer with a large digital readout in km/h or mph - Automatic trip detection: starts & stops recording hands-free - Speed camera alerts: cameras, red lights, stop signs & crossings ahead (OpenStreetMap) - Driving analytics: cornering, hard braking & acceleration, stops, peak g-force and a smoothness score - Trip history & detail: route on a map plus speed-over-time and elevation graphs - Shareable trip cards: post your route & stats to Stories and feeds - Global leaderboard: compare your top speed, fully anonymous - Live Activities & Dynamic Island: keep speed and recording on the Lock Screen - Background recording: keep tracking with the screen off - GPX export: take your routes anywhere - Private cloud sync: your drives are backed up without an account or email BUILT DIFFERENT - 100% ad-free, no banners while you drive - Privacy-first: anonymous by default, no sign-up, no email required - Designed for speed: a focused, motorsport-inspired interface APEX PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock driving analytics, speed-camera alerts, unlimited trip history, leaderboard submissions, gauge themes and GPX export. Monthly and yearly subscriptions and a one-time lifetime unlock are available; a free trial may apply. Speed and alerts come from GPS and OpenStreetMap data and are for reference only. Always keep your eyes on the road and obey local speed limits and traffic laws. SUBSCRIPTION APEX Premium is an auto-renewing subscription billed to your Apple ID. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. A one-time lifetime unlock is also available. Terms of Use: https://apex.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://apex.app/privacy
Pathloop
This app logs your car trips using GPS, recording route, speed, elevation, and time. It transforms your driving data into shareable maps, charts, and statistics, allowing you to review and analyze your journeys.
- One-tap trip recording
- Route, speed, elevation, and time tracking
- Detailed trip maps and charts
- Speed distribution analysis
- Weekly, monthly, and yearly driving trends
- Shareable trip summaries
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Every drive tells a story. Pathloop records it. Pathloop is a drive tracker that captures your trips with GPS — route, speed, elevation and time — and turns them into beautiful maps, charts and stats you can look back on and share. RECORD YOUR DRIVES • One tap to start recording — Pathloop tracks your route, distance, duration and real-time speed • Pause and resume anytime; every finished trip is saved with its route drawn on the map • Trips are titled automatically (Morning drive, Evening drive…) so your history stays organized RELIVE EVERY TRIP • Full-screen route map with start and end points • Speed chart with average speed and top speed • Speed distribution — see how much of the trip you spent in each speed range • Elevation profile of the whole journey • Distance, time and average speed at a glance SEE YOUR TRENDS • Weekly, monthly and yearly views of your driving • Total distance, driving time and average speed for any period • Trip overview charts that show how your driving changes over time • Lifetime stats: your total distance, time and trips since day one SHARE THE JOURNEY • Turn any trip into a share-ready image — clean stat cards, route line and map styles to choose from • Save to your photos, copy to clipboard, or share anywhere MADE FOR DRIVERS EVERYWHERE • Works in km/h or mph — choose your units once and everything follows DRIVE SAFE Pathloop is built for responsible drivers. Always obey speed limits, keep your eyes on the road, and never operate your phone while driving. Subscription Information: Unlock all features with Pathloop Pro, available through in-app purchases. You can choose between a weekly or yearly plan, and the yearly plan comes with a 3-day free trial. * 3-Day Free Trial: Access all Pro features at no cost for 3 days with the yearly plan. * Subscription Required: After the free trial, continued access to Pro features requires a subscription (auto-renews weekly or yearly). Prices may vary by location. * Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Contact & Support: * Email: support@budcreate.xyz Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://charmed-snapdragon-05b.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-11f02b780450800b8f73dd12a6b4d9e4
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pathloop at weekly against APEX's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. APEX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pathloop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
APEX ships an update every 2 months, Pathloop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APEX | Pathloop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muhammed Ali Balc | BUD INTERACTIVE PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
APEX
- APEX Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- APEX Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
Pathloop
- Pathloop Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
- Pathloop Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pathloop Pro Yearly$39.991 Year









