Comparison

Cycle GPS Logger vs Pathy

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

Head to head
About

Cycle GPS Logger

Track your cycling routes with real-time speed and altitude data. Log your rides, view them on a map, and replay past journeys. Supports offline use and background tracking.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed and altitude display
  • Track cycling trails on map
  • Replay and transfer ride history
  • Offline tracking capability
  • Background tracking support
  • Export ride data as CSV
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1. Display your position on the map Current speed, average speed, maximum speed and altitude are displayed. Standard functions of iOS Maps is implemented. Also landscape orientation is supported. 2. Display your cycling trail on the map By sliding "log" switch, the tracking mode is started. The total distance is displayed at the lower left. 3. Replay and Transfer your cycling trail To choose a past cycling trail from "History" tab, you can view it on the map. And you can pull it from iPhone via email or iTunes(Finder in macOS 10.15 or later) as a CSV file. The CSV file can be edited with Excel etc. 4. Allow offline viewing Without cellular data service, the tracking function is available. You can reduce data traffic and power consumption. 5. Run in sleep mode To enable "Background" in "Setting" tab, you can use the tracking function even when iPhone in your pocket. [CAUTION] Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Pathy

Visualize your outdoor workout history on a beautiful, interactive map. Discover new areas, track your progress, and relive your adventures. Requires an Apple Watch for GPS data.

Highlights
  • Visualize workout history on a map
  • Discover unexplored areas
  • Track coverage of cities and trails
  • View photos and details from workouts
  • Filter routes by activity and date
  • Syncs with Apple Watch workouts
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Pathy transforms your Apple Watch outdoor workout history into a beautiful, interactive map of all your adventures. See all your outdoor walks, hikes, runs, and bike rides together in one place. Built by an independent developer, and designed to enhance your outdoor adventures, Pathy transforms both daily workouts and worldwide travels into opportunities for discovery, helping you explore more of your world. From discovering new areas in your own neighborhood to exploring new cities, as well as reliving your past outdoor adventures, Pathy makes it easy to track, reflect, and explore. Watch your personal map evolve as you move through the world—one route at a time. DISCOVER & EXPLORE • Visualize your complete outdoor workout history on a single map • Find unexplored areas in your neighborhood • Break free from familiar routes with visual guidance • Track your coverage of cities, neighborhoods, trails and parks • Make the most of time spent traveling by charting new paths everyday POWERFUL FEATURES • View photos and details from every workout • Filter routes by activity type and date • Search and navigate to any location • Select routes to see distance, duration, and location info • Automatically syncs with your Apple Watch workouts PERFECT FOR • Daily walks and neighborhood exploration • Hiking and trail adventures • Global travels and city sightseeing • Running and cycling route tracking • Enjoying a visual history of your journeys PATHY PRO Unlock the full potential of your outdoor workout history: • Load unlimited routes • Experience your routes in a stunning 3D globe view • Access detailed workout statistics • Choose from 10 custom color themes • Remove ads Note: Pathy requires an Apple Watch for recording outdoor workouts with GPS data. If you've already been tracking outdoor workouts for years – great! All that past data will load into Pathy.

Screenshots

Cycle GPS Logger4 screens
Pathy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cycle GPS Logger at none against Pathy's shown. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Cycle GPS Logger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pathy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cycle GPS Logger ships an update every 9 months, Pathy every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cycle GPS Logger versus Pathy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycle GPS LoggerPathy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYukiko IwaiZakkariah Roberts

Customer experience

Cycle GPS Logger

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pathy

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cycle GPS Logger

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Pathy

One-time1
  • Pathy Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Cycle GPS Logger free?
Cycle GPS Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pathy free?
Pathy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cycle GPS Logger or Pathy have ads?
Pathy shows ads; Cycle GPS Logger does not.
Which is updated more often, Cycle GPS Logger or Pathy?
Cycle GPS Logger ships an update every 9 months, and Pathy every 5 months. Most recently, Cycle GPS Logger was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pathy on November 3, 2026.

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