PathReel records your GPS routes and transforms them into cinematic replay videos — with photos, stops, and memories, all in one tap.
Other apps record data. PathReel creates memories. Every route becomes a shareable cinematic experience.
One tap turns any trip into a professional replay video with 3D map animation, smooth camera movements, and your photos woven in.
PathReel auto-detects where you stopped, finds the venue name, and lets you add notes — building a rich timeline of your journey.
Export to video and share directly to Instagram, TikTok, WeChat, or any platform. Your adventures deserve an audience.
Powerful features wrapped in a beautiful, intuitive interface.
3D satellite flyover with adaptive camera height, smooth transitions, and speed control (0.5x to 3x).
Photos taken during your trip appear on the map at their exact GPS location. Zoom in to relive the moment.
Automatically detects stops over 10 minutes, identifies venues via Apple Maps, and shows duration.
Export your replay as a high-quality HEVC video. Photos, stops, and notes all included. Share anywhere.
Every trip has a chronological timeline: start, photos, stops, end. Long-press any event to add personal notes.
Track your stats over time. See where you've been on a heatmap. Weekly and monthly distance reports.
Record epic cross-country drives. Generate a highlight reel with scenic stops and roadside photos.
Replay your runs, hikes, and bike rides with speed data and route animation. Track your progress.
Auto-generate route videos with geotagged photos. One-tap export to TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
Keep a record of every trip with timestamps, distances, and stops. Perfect for expense reports.
Tap start and go. PathReel tracks your route in the background with GPS precision — even when your phone is locked.
Watch your journey come alive on a 3D map with cinematic camera movements, your photos, and stop annotations.
Export as a video and share to any social platform — or keep it as your personal travel diary.
Available on iOS. Android coming soon.
Download on the App StorePathReel requires two permissions to work properly:
Select your activity type and tap "Start Recording". PathReel tracks your route in the background. Lock your phone and use other apps normally.
Go to Trips > select a trip > tap "Replay Route". Control playback speed, camera height, and map style.
Long-press any item in the timeline to add a personal note. Notes appear during replay and in exported videos.
Tap the export button during replay. PathReel captures every frame and encodes it as HEVC video.
View driving statistics, records, and a heatmap. Filter by 7 days, 30 days, or all time.
Customize your PathReel experience:
English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Español, Français, العربية, Português, Русский, 日本語, 한국어, Deutsch, हिन्दी, Italiano, Türkçe, ไทย, Tiếng Việt
Last updated: April 6, 2026
PathReel is designed with privacy at its core. All your data stays on your device. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers.
PathReel does not collect: personal information, location data to any server, photos, or usage analytics.
All data is stored locally on your device: GPS track points, trip metadata, notes, and app settings.
Location (Always) — Used solely to record GPS routes. Never leaves your device.
Photo Library — Used to display trip photos and save exported videos.
Apple Maps/MapKit — Map display and POI lookup via Apple's servers.
App Store — Update check via iTunes API. No personal data sent.
When you share via the iOS share sheet, PathReel provides the file to your chosen platform. PathReel itself does not upload anything.
PathReel does not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
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