# GPS Data Smart vs GPS Waypoints Lite

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Data Smart at 4.7 against GPS Waypoints Lite's 1.5. GPS Data Smart also leads on ratings volume (406 vs 2). GPS Waypoints Lite's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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 Waypoints Lite 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 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Data Smart has 406 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of GPS Data Smart's written reviews are positive against 67% of GPS Waypoints Lite's.

GPS Data Smart ships an update every 4 months, GPS Waypoints Lite fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Data Smart | GPS Waypoints Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-smart/id1076838348/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-waypoints-lite/id1577544292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ExaMobile S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506014841) | [Bluecover Technologies Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577544294) |

## 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 Waypoints Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-waypoints-lite/id1577544292)

This app allows users to collect, classify, and export geographic points and paths. It supports various professional and personal outdoor activities, offering features like navigation, data import/export, and map visualization.

**Highlights:** Collect and classify points and paths, View current position with accuracy, Get directions and distances, Import points from CSV, KML, GPX, Geojson, Export points to CSV, KML, GPX, Geojson, Create paths manually and automatically, Backup and restore data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Data Smart free?

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

### Is GPS Waypoints Lite free?

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

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

GPS Data Smart is rated higher. GPS Data Smart averages 4.7 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while GPS Waypoints Lite averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither GPS Data Smart nor GPS Waypoints Lite shows ads.

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

GPS Data Smart ships an update every 4 months, and GPS Waypoints Lite fortnightly. Most recently, GPS Data Smart was updated on October 14, 2026 and GPS Waypoints Lite on October 14, 2026.

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