# MobileDetect vs GPS Coordinates Finder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MobileDetect at none against GPS Coordinates Finder's 8. MobileDetect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (82% vs 56%). GPS Coordinates Finder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Coordinates Finder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.95 per 7 days. MobileDetect asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS Coordinates Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Coordinates Finder has 507 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of MobileDetect's written reviews are positive against 56% of GPS Coordinates Finder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, GPS Coordinates Finder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MobileDetect | GPS Coordinates Finder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobiledetect/id1088331100/reviews) | **[4.7 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-coordinates-finder-loc8/id6759589628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **507** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 224 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DetectaChem, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088331099) | [William Ojakian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804403926) |

## What reviewers say

### MobileDetect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobiledetect/id1088331100)

This app transforms your smartphone into a presumptive drug detection tool using specialized test pouches. It offers automated results in seconds for a wide range of substances, with features for report creation and sharing.

**Highlights:** Automated drug detection, Detects multiple substances, Non-visible residue testing, Test reports with GPS and images, Instant report sharing, Tutorial mode and training videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GPS Coordinates Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-coordinates-finder-loc8/id6759589628)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Instantly find your precise location, including street address, GPS coordinates in multiple formats, and compass heading. Save important places and navigate back to them with live distance and direction. Ideal for travel, emergencies, and outdoor professionals.

**Highlights:** Current location and address display, Multiple GPS coordinate formats (DD, DMS, DDM, UTM, MGRS), Compass heading and elevation, what3words location code, Save and navigate to locations/waypoints, Garmin Watch companion app

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.95 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.95 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.95 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.95 | per year |
| English | $14.95 | one-time |
| English | $24.95 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $24.95 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $39.95 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MobileDetect free?

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

### Is GPS Coordinates Finder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MobileDetect or GPS Coordinates Finder?

GPS Coordinates Finder is rated higher. MobileDetect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while GPS Coordinates Finder averages 4.7 from 507 ratings.

### Do MobileDetect or GPS Coordinates Finder have ads?

GPS Coordinates Finder shows ads; MobileDetect does not.

### Which is updated more often, MobileDetect or GPS Coordinates Finder?

MobileDetect ships an update every 6 weeks, and GPS Coordinates Finder every 2 days. Most recently, MobileDetect was updated on November 6, 2026 and GPS Coordinates Finder on November 11, 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.*