Comparison

Tomstrails GPS UTM vs GPS Test Satellite Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tomstrails GPS UTM

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.

Highlights
  • Fast and accurate UTM grid reference
  • Locate position on topographic maps
  • Works without phone signal
  • Supports regional datums (e.g., ED50)
  • Multiple coordinate formats (1m, 10m, 100m)
  • Share coordinates with other apps
  • High contrast display for readability
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GPS UTM displays a fast and accurate UTM grid reference. Locate your position on topographic maps. GPS UTM supports many of the regional datums used around the world including ED50. ∙ No phone signal required - works in the most remote locations. ∙ 1 metre, 10 metre and 100 metre formats. ∙ Paste your coordinate into other apps or share with other people. ∙ A large, clear, high contrast display ensures you can easily read your position in any light conditions. ∙ Optimal battery use based on speed of travel and current charge level ensures all day use. ∙ No Adverts. GPS UTM - know where you are.

About

GPS Test Satellite Tracker

Track satellites like Starlink and the ISS in real-time with a live radar. View your device's GPS/GNSS status, including satellite visibility and signal strength. Explore detailed orbital data for various celestial objects.

Highlights
  • Live satellite radar for Starlink, ISS, and orbital objects
  • Real GPS/GNSS fix quality and accuracy
  • GNSS satellites overhead: in use vs. in view
  • Full orbit track and telemetry for any satellite
  • Signal indicators and NORAD IDs
Features
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GPS Test Satellite Tracker combines a live satellite radar with a real GPS/GNSS status screen and a GPS accuracy test. RADAR Track Starlink, the ISS, navigation satellites, communication satellites and other orbital objects on a compass radar, positioned relative to your location. Satellite positions are predicted from public orbital data (TLE) using the SGP4 model. GPS / GNSS STATUS See your device's real GPS fix from iOS — position, altitude, speed and location accuracy. Alongside it, view the navigation satellites (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, SBAS and NavIC) calculated to be above your horizon, split into "in use" and "in view," with signal estimated from elevation. Because iOS does not expose the receiver's raw satellite list, the satellite view is computed from orbit data — while your position and accuracy are the device's real values. ACCURACY TEST Leave your device still for 1, 5 or 10 minutes and see how steady its position really is. Every fix is plotted on a scatter chart with CEP50 and CEP95 circles, alongside RMS, 2DRMS, maximum drift and height statistics. Measure against the session average or against a known coordinate, and compare the accuracy iOS reports with the scatter actually measured. The test uses iOS system positioning (Core Location), not raw GNSS measurements. FEATURES - Live satellite radar for Starlink, ISS and orbital objects - Real GPS fix quality, accuracy and location data - GNSS satellites overhead: in use vs in view - Stationary GPS accuracy test with CEP50 / CEP95 and scatter plot - Full orbit track and telemetry for any satellite - Signal indicators, NORAD IDs, footprint, altitude and more Terms of Use (EULA): https://developer-barseghyan.github.io/satellite-tracker-support/terms Privacy Policy: https://developer-barseghyan.github.io/satellite-tracker-support/privacy

Screenshots

Tomstrails GPS UTM3 screens
GPS Test Satellite Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tomstrails GPS UTM at 4.8 against GPS Test Satellite Tracker's 3.5. Tomstrails GPS UTM also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tomstrails GPS UTM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPS Test Satellite Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tomstrails GPS UTM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tomstrails GPS UTM has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Tomstrails GPS UTM's written reviews are positive against 50% of GPS Test Satellite Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tomstrails GPS UTM ships an update every 6 weeks, GPS Test Satellite Tracker every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tomstrails GPS UTM versus GPS Test Satellite Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomstrails GPS UTMGPS Test Satellite Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomstrails.comTigran Barseghyan

Customer experience

Tomstrails GPS UTM

All ratings1,607 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative9.1%

GPS Test Satellite Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Tomstrails GPS UTM

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Stopped working after iOS update
  • UTM grids were off initially, required setting changes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Morocco coordinate system
  • Add option to average readings and hold the result
  • Add option to reduce coordinate display to 6 digits for emergency use
  • Bring back previous features like degrees/minutes display and ability to edit messages

GPS Test Satellite Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tomstrails GPS UTM

One-time1
  • Feature PackFree
3 purchases

GPS Test Satellite Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Tomstrails GPS UTM free?
Tomstrails GPS UTM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Test Satellite Tracker free?
GPS Test Satellite Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tomstrails GPS UTM or GPS Test Satellite Tracker?
Tomstrails GPS UTM is rated higher. Tomstrails GPS UTM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while GPS Test Satellite Tracker averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Tomstrails GPS UTM or GPS Test Satellite Tracker have ads?
Neither Tomstrails GPS UTM nor GPS Test Satellite Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tomstrails GPS UTM or GPS Test Satellite Tracker?
Tomstrails GPS UTM ships an update every 6 weeks, and GPS Test Satellite Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, Tomstrails GPS UTM was updated on October 29, 2026 and GPS Test Satellite Tracker on October 29, 2026.

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