Best GPS Tools® alternatives: apps like GPS Tools® -Navigate &amp; Explore

GPS Tools® 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 Tools®

GPS Data Smart by ExaMobile S.A.

GPS, Altitude, Speed & Map

Editor's Choice

4.7😊(417 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Track your outdoor activities with detailed GPS information. Monitor altitude, speed, location, and signal quality. View sunrise/sunset times and local UTC time on a world map.

What We Love

👍 Simple and intuitive interface
🎯 Accurate GPS coordinates and data
⚡ Fast and responsive performance
🧹 Clean, uncluttered design
📍 Multiple coordinate format options
🔋 Low battery consumption
💰 Fair pricing for premium features
📊 Displays essential GPS data clearly
🌍 Precise altitude and location information
🛰️ Excellent satellite signal tracking

Room to Improve

🐛 App crashes on older iOS versions
🔒 Unauthorized clipboard access privacy concern
❌ Missing advertised features in screenshots
💳 Premium features require payment despite description
⚠️ Inconsistent functionality across devices
🌐 Limited language support (no Russian option)
📱 UI/UX issues on some device models

Compass GPS (Map, Weather) by Tigran Mkhitaryan

Digital Compass & Altimeter

Strong Contender

3.4😐(41 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app provides essential outdoor navigation tools, including a compass, GPS, and detailed map functionalities. It also offers a flashlight, weather forecasts, and the ability to stamp photos with location data. Optimized for various iPhone models, it's designed for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

What We Love

👍 Great for tracking signals (ham radio)
👍 Useful for elevation and GPS coordinates
👍 Good design and visuals
👍 Functional and useful
👍 Works on iPhone
👍 All-in-one tool
👍 Easy to use
👍 Helpful for outdoor trips
👍 Working compass with useful features
👍 Tools can be used simultaneously
👍 Works worldwide
👍 Consistent user interface
👍 Professional and amateur use
👍 Useful for travelers

Room to Improve

anúncios Intrusive ads
🐛 Compass is inaccurate
🐛 Compass is backwards or off
🐛 Weather tab malfunctioning
🐛 Weather doesn't work
🐛 Speed not available
🐛 Barometric pressure incorrect
🐛 Units inconsistent (imperial/metric)
🐛 App is flaky
🐛 Magnetic and true north opposite
🐛 Latest update added ads and bugs
🐛 Sign error in declination
🐛 App crashes
🐛 App frozen on initial screen
🐛 Speedometer not tracking
🐛 Altitude not right
🐛 Compass off by ~5°
🐛 Compass can't make up its mind
🐛 Compass frozen
🐛 Weather inaccurate
🐛 Compass needle doesn't move
🐛 Inconsistent heading between devices
🐛 Weather data useless
🐛 Barometric pressure units incorrect
🐛 Weather updates only once a day
🐛 Poor accuracy, glitchy
🐛 Doesn't return GPS coordinates
🐛 Compass 180 degrees off in car
🐛 Settings not maintained
🐛 Compass not close to correct
🐛 App doesn't work on some devices
🐛 Weather portion doesn't populate
🐛 Not sensitive to slight movements
🐛 Misspelling of 'true'
🐛 Compass constantly changing direction
🐛 Flashlight crashes app
🐛 Location placed in middle of Atlantic
🐛 Compass doesn't distinguish Magnetic/True North

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) by Tigran Mkhitaryan

Location Tracking

Worth Considering

by Eos Positioning Systems Inc

1.0(2 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Track your elevation, speed, and location with this GPS-enabled tool. Share your current map location via SMS or email, and view your journey on various map modes. Features include unit settings, calibration, and a real-time compass.

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Advanced GNSS information (RMS, PDOP, differential status)Built-in NTRIP client for RTK/DGNSS correctionsUser-configurable audible alarms

This utility app provides advanced GNSS information for high-precision receivers, crucial for GIS and surveying. It includes an NTRIP client for corrections, user-configurable alarms, and background operation with mapping software.

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GPS & Maps: Location Tracker

Find Coordinates, Compass, POI

Precise GPS trackingAltitude and speed loggingWaypoint saving and display

This app provides precise location tracking, altitude, and speed measurements for various outdoor activities. Save and display waypoints on a map, utilize a compass, and access different map data sources. An integrated flashlight aids in low-light conditions.

free with in-app purchases

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GPS Route Maps – Navigation

GPS Location Finder

Turn-by-turn voice navigationReal-time traffic updatesShortest route finder

Navigate to any destination safely and quickly with turn-by-turn voice guidance and real-time traffic updates. Find the shortest routes, track your speed, and get weather information. Premium features offer unlimited access and an ad-free experience.

free with in-app purchases

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GNSS View

by NEC Corporation

Position Radar view of satellitesAugmented Reality (AR) displaySupports QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS

Visualize the positions of satellite navigation systems like QZSS and GPS in the sky. View satellite arrangements on a radar or through augmented reality from your current location. Supports multiple satellite constellations and customizable display options.

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by Bishop Peak Technology, Inc

MITSBus

Real-time bus locationsRoutes displayed on mapLocation-based ETAs

This app provides real-time bus tracking and route information for Muncie, Indiana. Users can view bus locations on a map, get estimated arrival times, and receive notifications for arrivals. It also allows access to route schedules.

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free

Tomstrails GPS UTM

UTM Grid Reference

Fast and accurate UTM grid referenceLocate position on topographic mapsWorks without phone signal

This app provides precise UTM grid references and displays your location on topographic maps. It works offline, supports various regional datums, and offers multiple coordinate formats for easy sharing and use in other applications.

free with in-app purchases

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Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.

Land, air, marine navigator

GPS coordinates in 6 formatsAdvanced waypoint editorSpeedometer with speed tracking

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.

(1.5K)

freemium