Comparison

Pathkeep vs Place History Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Place History Map

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Place History Map lets you view your past movement history on a map using location data recorded by your iPhone. Search for a place on the map to see a list of dates when location data was recorded nearby. Select a date to view your movement route for that day. If your photos and videos contain location information, you can also view where they were taken on the map. Tap a photo point to browse photos and videos taken at that location. Use the app to look back on places you have visited, your daily journeys, and photos and videos captured during your travels. Movement history is stored on your iPhone and managed according to your selected retention period.

Screenshots

Pathkeep4 screens
Place History Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Place History Map at none against Pathkeep's 2. Pathkeep's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Pathkeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Place History Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ¡ 5 level
Pathkeep versus Place History Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathkeepPlace History Map
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander KruseShinya Kodakamine

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pathkeep

Subscriptions1
  • Pathlog Pro Annual$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pathlog Pro$8.99
None

Place History Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pathkeep free?
Pathkeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Place History Map free?
Place History Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pathkeep or Place History Map have ads?
Neither Pathkeep nor Place History Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pathkeep or Place History Map?
Pathkeep ships an update every 2 days, and Place History Map every 2 days. Most recently, Pathkeep was updated on October 24, 2026 and Place History Map on October 24, 2026.

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