# Tracks Logger vs Shapefile Reader

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tracks Logger | Shapefile Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracks-logger/id849620385/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapefile-reader/id919865663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 46 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siu Yuen Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/814088527) | [ABT Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/411651361) |

## What reviewers say

### Tracks Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracks-logger/id849620385)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock pro feature | $1.99 | one-time |


### Shapefile Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapefile-reader/id919865663)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tracks Logger free?

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

### Is Shapefile Reader free?

Shapefile Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tracks Logger or Shapefile Reader?

Shapefile Reader is rated higher. Tracks Logger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Shapefile Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tracks Logger or Shapefile Reader have ads?

Neither Tracks Logger nor Shapefile Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tracks Logger or Shapefile Reader?

Tracks Logger ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shapefile Reader every 46 months. Most recently, Tracks Logger was updated on September 24, 2026 and Shapefile Reader on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*