# Location Fix vs GPS Tools®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Location Fix at 100% against GPS Tools®'s 54%. Location Fix also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). GPS Tools®'s advantage is ratings volume (338 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tools® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 6 months. Location Fix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Location Fix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tools® has 338 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Location Fix's written reviews are positive against 54% of GPS Tools®'s.

Location Fix ships an update every 3 months, GPS Tools® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Location Fix | GPS Tools® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/location-fix/id1013901166/reviews)** | [4.6 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tools-navigate-and-explore/id1290310638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **338** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 54.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhupendra Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/285845074) | [VirtualMaze](https://appshunter.io/developer/327888757) |

## What reviewers say

### Location Fix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/location-fix/id1013901166)

Easily save and organize your favorite places with detailed notes, photos, and addresses. Share these locations with friends and family, and get directions using your preferred mapping apps.

**Highlights:** Pin favorite locations on a map, Add rich metadata (notes, photos, address), Share locations with others, Route to saved locations, Organize locations by subject

**In-app purchases:** none


### GPS Tools®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tools-navigate-and-explore/id1290310638)

This comprehensive navigation app offers a suite of GPS-based tools for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. It provides accurate location finding, speed tracking, compass directions, weather forecasts, and area measurement. The app is battery-optimized and works offline, making it a reliable companion for any journey.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS location finding, Speedometer and altimeter, Compass directions, Weather forecasts and rain alerts, Area measurement tool, GPS alarm for transit, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platinum Premium | $2.49 | per 6 months |
| Weather Pro Premium | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Background Image - 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Image - 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Image - 14 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Ad Removal Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Compass Skin - 0 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special BG Customization Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| BG Customisation Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Location Fix free?

Location Fix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPS Tools® free?

GPS Tools® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Location Fix or GPS Tools®?

Location Fix is rated higher. Location Fix averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GPS Tools® averages 4.6 from 338 ratings.

### Do Location Fix or GPS Tools® have ads?

Neither Location Fix nor GPS Tools® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Location Fix or GPS Tools®?

Location Fix ships an update every 3 months, and GPS Tools® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Location Fix was updated on October 6, 2026 and GPS Tools® on October 29, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*