Best apps like MAPGEARS Streets

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Updated September 2026

MAPGEARS Streets is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 6+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to MAPGEARS Streets

myTracks - The GPS-Logger#1

myTracks - The GPS-Logger by Dirk Stichling

Editor's Choice
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
4.4😐(201 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app transforms your iPhone or Apple Watch into a GPS logger. Record tracks, add waypoints and photos, and view them on various maps, even offline. Tracks are stored locally and can be synced via iCloud.

What We Love

  • πŸ”’ No data exploitation or tracking
  • πŸ“ Accurate GPS tracking and recording
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Offline OpenStreetMap functionality
  • πŸ’° Affordable or free pricing model
  • πŸ“Š Detailed statistics (elevation, speed, duration)
  • πŸ“± Apple Watch support
  • ☁️ iCloud sync with Mac app
  • πŸ“§ Easy GPX/KML file export
  • 🎯 Simple and straightforward interface
  • πŸ”‹ Reasonable battery consumption
  • πŸ“Έ Photo geotagging capability
  • πŸš€ Reliable background recording

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • πŸ› Recording stops unexpectedly mid-track
  • πŸ’³ Sudden premium paywall requirements
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Slow map loading and rendering
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Jerky offline map rotation
  • ⚠️ Unclear free vs. premium feature boundaries
  • πŸ”„ Tracks deleted without warning
  • πŸ“ GPS inaccuracy in some conditions
  • 🎨 Confusing and non-intuitive UI/UX
  • πŸ”§ Poor customer support responsiveness
  • πŸ“± Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • πŸ’Ύ Limited file management options
GeoTracker Lite#2

GeoTracker Lite by Daniel Medeiros

GPS+Weather Tracking
Strong Contender
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
4.4(265 ratings)
Free
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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.

Open GPX Tracker#3

Open GPX Tracker by Juan Manuel Merlos

No ads, no in-app purchases
Worth Considering
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
4.3😊(131 ratings)
Free
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Record GPS tracks with waypoints and offline maps. This app offers privacy, no ads, and no in-app purchases. Ideal for travel, hiking, biking, and creating GPX data for mapping or app development.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Simple, intuitive, and clean user interface
  • πŸ’° Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
  • πŸ“ Accurate GPS tracking and waypoint creation
  • ⌚ Apple Watch integration for convenient tracking
  • πŸ”‹ Lightweight and battery-efficient operation
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Offline map caching capability
  • πŸ“€ Easy GPX file export and sharing
  • πŸ”“ Open source and transparent development
  • πŸš€ Fast and responsive performance
  • πŸ“± Background tracking without interrupting other apps

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Files fail to save without error notification
  • πŸ› App crashes when opening saved files folder
  • πŸ› Data loss after app updates or crashes
  • πŸ› Gaps in GPS recording data
  • πŸ› App crashes when opening GPX files after inactivity
  • πŸ› Long filename/filepath causes silent save failures
  • πŸ› Duplicate track entries in exported files
  • πŸ› Files location button crashes application
  • ⚠️ No confirmation dialog when deleting files
  • ⚠️ Track snapping to nearby roads (unwanted behavior)
  • ⚠️ Decimal point errors in longitude coordinates
  • ⚠️ Unreadable text on map at certain zoom levels