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They are very different beasties really.
The APO is a better scope, but you need to drag around other gear to use it (mount, tripod, batteries, cables, diagonals, [photo gear]). The Heritage is a 'plonk down on the table & use it' scope. Portability wise there's no comparison, is there.
Image quality wise, one's an APO refractor the other a Newtonian. Different optical systems. The trade off with the central obstruction of the Newt is that it will show no fainter stars than the refractor, despite the slight aperture gain.
A fast reflector can show coma. A fast refractor field curvature. Other than the mount, the differences are marginal (not knowing the quality of the mirror).
For me it comes to two things: mount & focuser size. Portable, the Heritage wins. But are you taking pics!? Focuser, the Heritage's is 1.25", I'm guessing the APO is 2" (?).
Do you want a grad'n'go (Hertiage) or photo capability (Genisis). That's what you need to decide for yourself. For me a "Travel scope" is a purely visual instrument. For others it's a small EQ photo rig. What do you want it for?
If you've got the Genisis already, the Heritage could be a nice complimentary ultra easy travel scope alternative. Heck, you've dropped a bundle on the Genisis & mounting it, & you're questioning the price of the Heritage?
Like I said, two very different beasties.
Mental.
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