Tracks Logger vs Shapefile Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Shapefile Reader
This application allows you to easily read and display Shapefiles on your tablet. It supports various data formats and allows for custom color displays and coordinate system conversions. Utilize open data from the web for your mapping needs.
- Read and display Shapefiles on tablet
- Supports Point, PolyLine, and Polygon data
- Display data in custom colors
- Coordinate system conversion (domestic Japan)
- Utilize open data from the web
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Shapefile Readerは弊社開発のシェープファイルライブラリを利用し、シェープファイルをタブレット上で簡単に読込＆地図表示可能にするものです。 (シェープファイル(Shapefile)は主に*.SHP拡張子で利用されている、Esri 社の提唱した位置情報ファイル形式の代表的なフォーマットです) Shape File Readerによりweb上で公開されている様々なオープンデータのシェープファイルを活用する事ができます。 = 機能 = Shapefile Readerは以下の機能を有しています。 ・Point/PolyLine/Polygon形式のデータに対応。 ・PolyLine/Polygonをデータに連動した任意の色で表示可能。 ・投影座標系の変換に対応(本アプリケーションでは国内のみ)。 = 制限事項 = Shapefile Readerは以下の制限を設けております。 ロード可能なデータ数は20,000件以下に制限。 投影座標系は日本国内のみに限定。 PolyLineでのDBF情報表示非対応。 なお、初期データとして北海道室蘭市のサイトにてCreative Commons2.1で公開されている ・「災害時の避難場所」 ・「 津波避難路」 ・「 がけ崩れ危険区域」 を利用しております。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shapefile Reader at 100% against Tracks Logger's 30%. Shapefile Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Tracks Logger's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 46 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Tracks Logger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shapefile Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shapefile Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tracks Logger has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Tracks Logger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shapefile Reader's.
Tracks Logger ships an update every 5 weeks, Shapefile Reader every 46 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tracks Logger | Shapefile Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 46 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siu Yuen Ho | ABT Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Tracks Logger
Shapefile Reader
In-app purchases
Tracks Logger
- Unlock pro feature$1.99
Shapefile Reader
No in-app purchases
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