# GPS Data Smart vs GPS Data

The clearest difference is ads: GPS Data Smart at none against GPS Data's shown. GPS Data Smart also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). GPS Data's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Data Smart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and GPS Data sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Data Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 406 and 458 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of GPS Data Smart's written reviews are positive against 76% of GPS Data's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GPS Data Smart ships an update every 4 months, GPS Data fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Data Smart | GPS Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-smart/id1076838348/reviews)** | [4.4 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-coordinates-and-speed/id1083013512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 406 | **458** |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ExaMobile S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506014841) | [Oscar Fawkes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749713533) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Data Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-smart/id1076838348)

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.

**Highlights:** Altitude and elevation tracking, Latitude and longitude coordinates, Speed in km/h or mph, GPS signal quality indicator, Directional compass, Sunrise and sunset times, Local UTC time

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $0.99 | per year |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Accurate GPS coordinates and data
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 🧹 Clean, uncluttered design
- 📍 Multiple coordinate format options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 9.3.6 and older versions
- Clipboard access without user permission
- Premium payment issues - repeated charges
- Radar page freezes when adding location
- App unresponsive after entering address in radar

**Requested features**

- Marine coordinate format (DD MM.MMM)
- Speed display in knots
- Satellite PRN (Pseudo-Random Noise) information
- Precise heading/bearing in degrees (001-360)
- Photo capture and attachment functionality


### GPS Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-coordinates-and-speed/id1083013512)

Access detailed location data from your device, including GPS coordinates, elevation, speed, and direction. View information in a clear list format, with options for full-screen displays on iOS for at-a-glance monitoring while moving.

**Highlights:** Current time and update intervals, Latitude and Longitude coordinates, Elevation in meters and feet, Speed in various units (mph, km/h, knots), Device and movement direction, Local air pressure, Vertical speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📍 Accurate GPS coordinates and data
- ⌚ Apple Watch integration and standalone functionality
- 🎯 Simple, intuitive interface
- 📊 Displays comprehensive GPS data (speed, altitude, heading, accuracy)
- 🔄 Multiple unit options without changing settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ No updates for 4 years
- ⌚ Limited Apple Watch functionality and display
- 📺 Overlapping text and heading labels on display
- 💰 Ads present even in paid version
- 🔢 Excessive decimal places for coordinates

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work on Apple Watch (no data displayed)
- Speed display shows only a dash on Apple Watch 4
- GPS coordinates not displayed on Apple Watch
- Compass doesn't work on Apple Watch
- Latitude/longitude format changes when sending via SMS

**Requested features**

- Satellite lock count display
- Consolidated watch page with speed, course, and altitude together
- Apple Watch compass functionality
- Latitude/longitude display on Apple Watch
- Cardinal direction display on Apple Watch (N, S, E, W)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Data Smart free?

GPS Data Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPS Data free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Data Smart or GPS Data?

GPS Data Smart is rated higher. GPS Data Smart averages 4.7 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while GPS Data averages 4.4 from 458 ratings.

### Do GPS Data Smart or GPS Data have ads?

GPS Data shows ads; GPS Data Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Data Smart or GPS Data?

GPS Data Smart ships an update every 4 months, and GPS Data fortnightly. Most recently, GPS Data Smart was updated on October 1, 2026 and GPS Data on September 29, 2026.

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