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MoveMap and Strava Personal Heatmap: what each map includes

Strava Personal Heatmap uses activities available in your Strava account. MoveMap uses GPS routes available in Apple Health on iPhone. The maps can differ because their data sources and filters differ.

The short version

Compare your actual route coverage

Strava Personal Heatmap is useful when your activities are already in Strava and you use its subscription features. MoveMap offers a free map of the most recent 12 months of available Apple Health routes and a Pro option for full available history.

Neither source automatically contains every activity you recorded elsewhere. Inspect the route count and missing sources before choosing a map.

Feature comparison

FeatureMoveMapStrava Personal Heatmap
Route sourceGPS routes available in Apple HealthActivities available in Strava
Recent personal mapMost recent 12 months freeSubscription feature
Full available personal historyMoveMap ProSubject to Strava account and controls
Global community heatmapNoStrava also offers a separate Global Heatmap
MoveMap accountNot requiredNot applicable

Source: Strava's guide to its heatmaps

What a personal heatmap shows

A personal heatmap combines routes into a visual pattern so frequently traveled places stand out. Strava Personal Heatmap can be filtered by sport and date and has controls for private activities, commutes, and hidden areas. MoveMap provides a personal heatmap from GPS workout routes available in Apple Health.

The views are not visually or numerically identical. Differences in source apps, missing GPS routes, filters, and rendering can change what you see.

Pricing

MoveMap free covers the most recent 12 months of available GPS routes. Pro is $1.99 monthly, $9.99 annually, or $24.99 Lifetime in the US storefront. Eligible new Annual subscribers may receive a 7-day trial.

Strava Personal Heatmap is a subscription feature. Check Strava's current regional pricing before comparing costs.

Privacy controls

Strava offers activity, map visibility, and product improvement controls. Its Global Heatmap uses aggregated public activity, while its Personal Heatmap offers separate display controls. Review Strava's privacy controls for your account.

MoveMap processes complete routes on iPhone and does not operate a route-storage server. Maps, street coverage, and purchase access use network services. Review the MoveMap Privacy Policy before sharing screenshots of sensitive routes.

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FAQ

Will the two heatmaps show identical routes?

No. Strava and Apple Health may have different activities and routes. Strava does not send route information from third-party recorded activities such as Garmin to Apple Health through its Health sync.

Is MoveMap's heatmap free?

The most recent 12 months of GPS routes available in Apple Health are free. Pro unlocks the full available history and other features.

Does MoveMap contribute to a global heatmap?

No. MoveMap does not operate a global community heatmap. It uses routes available in Apple Health for your personal map.

Explore the routes available in Apple Health.

MoveMap is free to download. The recent 12-month map is free; Pro adds full available history and more ways to explore.

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