Best GPS Kit alternatives: apps like GPS Kit - Offline GPS Tracker

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated November 2026

GPS Kit is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to GPS Kit

BackCountry Navigator XE#1

BackCountry Navigator XE by Jirolabs LLC

Topo Maps and GPS for Outdoors
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
2.8(36 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Navigate the outdoors with offline maps and GPS functionality. Download maps for various regions and use your device as a handheld GPS. Record tracks, set waypoints, and upload/download trips from the cloud.

GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore#2

GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore by VirtualMaze

Location, Speed, Compass
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6(339 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This comprehensive navigation app provides accurate GPS information, a speedometer, altimeter, compass, weather forecasts, and distance measurement tools. It's designed for travelers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide range of utilities in a single, easy-to-use interface.

GPS Tracks#3

GPS Tracks by David Morneault

GPS Tracker and Offline Maps
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😊(18K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#72in Navigation
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Track outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running with detailed route recording and waypoint navigation. Explore offline with downloadable maps and various map layers. Share your real-time location with friends and access advanced measurement tools.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Versatile features for various activities
  • 🚀 Responsive customer support
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
  • 👎 Offline maps not fully functional

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Record, create, and import GPX tracks with offline maps. Features background recording, Apple Watch integration, and detailed track analysis. Ideal for everyday trips to expeditions.

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This navigation app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for land, air, and marine use. It includes a detailed map, compass, GPS coordinates, altitude, distance, speed tracking, and route planning. Advanced features like offline maps, GPS track recording, and sensor integration are available through an upgrade.

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Track your location, speed, altitude, and weather with this ad-free GPS app. It allows for route guidance, data export, and detailed track analysis. Create custom reports and import/export your tracking data.

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This app is a powerful tool for viewing and editing custom maps, managing geographic data, and planning outdoor activities. It supports various map and GIS file formats, offers on-map editing, GPS track recording, and data sharing.

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