Comparison

Pathkeep vs Wind Compass

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Wind Compass

Features
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WindGlance is the wind app that lives on every Apple surface: Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets, Live Activity & Dynamic Island, StandBy, and Apple Watch. One glance tells you wind speed, gust, and direction for the spot you care about. A real compass, built for wind β€’ True live-heading compass β€” rotate your device and the dial locks to north. β€’ 100+ beautiful compass faces: classic, nautical, aviation HSI, radar, world map, galaxy, wind-flow animations and more. β€’ Wind arrow shows exactly where the wind blows, colour-coded by Beaufort force. Everything at a glance β€’ Current wind + gust, 24-hour chart, and a 5/10-day forecast. β€’ Home & Lock Screen widgets in every size β€” pick a spot and a compass style per widget. β€’ Live Activity β€œWind Session” with real-time Dynamic Island. β€’ Apple Watch app + complications, works on its own. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. β€’ Terms of use: https://deeplyai.app/terms.html β€’ Privacy policy: https://deeplyai.app/privacy.html Support & Contact Need help? β€’ Rate us! Got feedback? info@deeplyai.app

Screenshots

Pathkeep4 screens
Wind Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pathkeep at none against Wind Compass's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pathkeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Wind Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Pathkeep versus Wind Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathkeepWind Compass
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander KruseDEEPLY AI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pathkeep

Subscriptions1
  • Pathlog Pro Annual$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pathlog Pro$8.99
4 purchases

Wind Compass

Subscriptions3
  • WindGlance Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • WindGlance Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • WindGlance Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • WindGlance Premium Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Pathkeep free?
Pathkeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Compass free?
Wind Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pathkeep or Wind Compass have ads?
Wind Compass shows ads; Pathkeep does not.

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