# Global Mapper Mobile vs NomadTracks

The clearest difference is rating: NomadTracks at 4.4 against Global Mapper Mobile's 3.7. NomadTracks also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). Global Mapper Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Global Mapper Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year and NomadTracks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NomadTracks holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Global Mapper Mobile's written reviews are positive against 67% of NomadTracks's.

Global Mapper Mobile ships an update every 4 months, NomadTracks every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Global Mapper Mobile | NomadTracks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomadtracks-gps-map-tracker/id6764303399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 126 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Marble Geographics](https://appshunter.io/developer/424089128) | [DonkeyCat GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/495361562) |

## What reviewers say

### Global Mapper Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766)

This application allows users to view and collect GIS data in the field using their mobile device's GPS. It supports various data layers and offers tools for drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection, with advanced features available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Vector, raster, and terrain data display, GPS location display and feature creation, Drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection, Image capture and Picture Point creation, Advanced GPS support for GNSS devices, RTK correction via NTRIP client, Offline data access and custom online sources

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Module | $49.99 | per year |


### NomadTracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomadtracks-gps-map-tracker/id6764303399)

Record, plan, and organize your outdoor adventures with precise GPS tracking. Mark points of interest, follow planned routes, and manage your data with robust import/export and sync options. Works offline and prioritizes your privacy.

**Highlights:** High-precision GPS recording, Points of Interest (POIs) with photos, Route planning and following, Track editing and organization, GPX/GeoJSON import/export, iCloud sync and backups, Apple Watch integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Pro Features | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Global Mapper Mobile free?

Global Mapper Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NomadTracks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Global Mapper Mobile or NomadTracks?

NomadTracks is rated higher. Global Mapper Mobile averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while NomadTracks averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Global Mapper Mobile or NomadTracks have ads?

Neither Global Mapper Mobile nor NomadTracks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Global Mapper Mobile or NomadTracks?

Global Mapper Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and NomadTracks every 6 days. Most recently, Global Mapper Mobile was updated on October 2, 2026 and NomadTracks on October 9, 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.*