Pathkeep vs PhotoGPSTrack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
PhotoGPSTrack
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PhotoGPSTrack records the GPS track of your photo outings so you can precisely geotag every shot from your camera β even one without built-in GPS. BACKGROUND GPS TRACKING Start recording before you head out, lock your phone or use it normally: the track keeps recording in the background without interruption. A CLOCK SYNCED WITH YOUR CAMERA Most cameras don't have a clock perfectly in sync with your phone. PhotoGPSTrack shows a reference clock you can set two ways: β’ enter a precise offset (days, hours, minutes, seconds) β’ enter the exact date and time currently shown on your camera This clock lets you match every photo to the right point on your track when importing into your geotagging software. LIVE TRACKING A Live Activity shows your tracking status right on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island: duration, points recorded, stop with one tap. A Home Screen widget lets you start a session without even opening the app. HISTORY AND GPX EXPORT Find all your rides in the history, view the route on a map, and export each session as a standard GPX file to use in your favorite geotagging software (Lightroom, GeoSetter, etc.). BUILT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS A simple, fast interface designed to be used one-handed on a photo walk, hike, bike ride, or trip. FREE, WITH A ONE-TIME UNLOCK PhotoGPSTrack is free and lets you record up to 3 tracks. Beyond that, a single "PhotoGPSTrack Pro" purchase (no subscription, pay once) unlocks unlimited tracks and GPX export.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pathkeep at every 2 days against PhotoGPSTrack's every 3 weeks. Pathkeep also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Pathkeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and PhotoGPSTrack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pathkeep ships an update every 2 days, PhotoGPSTrack every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Pathkeep | PhotoGPSTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Kruse | Karine WATY |
In-app purchases
Pathkeep
- Pathlog Pro Annual$2.991 Year
- Pathlog Pro$8.99
PhotoGPSTrack
- PhotoGPSTrack Pro$3.99
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