Comparison

Tracks Logger vs SmartHOME Samcla

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

Head to head

Tracks Logger

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.77 ratingsView app →

About

Tracks Logger

Record your location data with detailed metrics like latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and distance. Save your tracks in various file formats and share them easily. The PRO version removes ads and limitations.

Highlights

Log latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and distance
Save data in CSV, KML, GPX, TCX, FITLOG, and NMEA
Supports Apple Maps and Google Maps
Background logging
Share files via AirDrop
Upload to iCloud Drive

Features

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This app records your tracks into files Features: - Log latitude, longitude , altitude, speed and distance - Save data in CSV, KML, GPX, TCX (Garmin) , FITLOG (SportTracks) and NMEA files - Support both Apple map services and Google Map - Support background logging - Share file via AirDrop - Upload file to iCloud Drive (For iOS8 or later) - Limit 1000 data points per session - Limit sample interval 1 second Extra Features in PRO version - No ads - No limitation of number of data points per session - No limitation of sample interval Note : Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

SmartHOME Samcla

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Welcome to Samcla Smart Home System, the smart way to manage your garden's irrigation system from anywhere worldwide. Keep your daily water consumption under control, stop watering automatically in case of overconsumption or leakage, or simply cancel your watering programs manually if needed. Manage and program remotely other household devices like heating, lights, funs, etc. Let your home become smarter!

Screenshots

Tracks Logger3 screens

SmartHOME Samcla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartHOME Samcla at none against Tracks Logger's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tracks Logger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartHOME Samcla asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracks Logger ships an update every 5 weeks, SmartHOME Samcla every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

Tracks Logger versus SmartHOME Samcla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Tracks Logger	SmartHOME Samcla
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.7 (7 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	41.7% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	7 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	11.0
Further details — not scored
Size	16 MB	8 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Siu Yuen Ho	Samcla-esic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tracks Logger

One-time1

Unlock pro feature$1.99

None

SmartHOME Samcla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tracks Logger free?

Tracks Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is SmartHOME Samcla free?

SmartHOME Samcla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Tracks Logger or SmartHOME Samcla have ads?

Neither Tracks Logger nor SmartHOME Samcla shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Tracks Logger or SmartHOME Samcla?

Tracks Logger ships an update every 5 weeks, and SmartHOME Samcla every 2 months. Most recently, Tracks Logger was updated on October 13, 2026 and SmartHOME Samcla on October 1, 2026.