# RoMa GPS vs Ascentis

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ascentis at 69% against RoMa GPS's 33%. Ascentis also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (121 vs 5). RoMa GPS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ascentis holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ascentis has 121 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of RoMa GPS's written reviews are positive against 69% of Ascentis's.

RoMa GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, Ascentis every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RoMa GPS | Ascentis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roma-gps/id1105479818/reviews) | **[3.9 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascentis/id1490661795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **121** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roadside Systems Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034374800) | [Kronos Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/404059116) |

## What reviewers say

### RoMa GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roma-gps/id1105479818)

This app allows registered users of a fleet tracking system to monitor vehicles, schedule jobs, log fuel, manage driver hours, and view maintenance records. It offers real-time GPS tracking, historical breadcrumbs, and routing to job locations.

**Highlights:** Live vehicle tracking on map, Historical bread-crumb trails, Job scheduling and routing, Fuel log with barcode scanning, Electronic driver logs (Hours of Service), Geofence and time-based alerts, Vehicle maintenance view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ascentis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascentis/id1490661795)

This platform offers comprehensive human capital management tools for employees and managers. It allows for time tracking, schedule management, payroll viewing, and employee recognition. Managers can approve requests, send notifications, and manage team information.

**Highlights:** Punch in/out, Access schedules and open shifts, View paychecks and accruals, Request time off, Approve time off requests, Send targeted push notifications, Manage personal and team information

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Access to information on the go
- 👍 Convenient for viewing paystubs
- 👍 Useful for requesting time off
- 👍 Good for managing personal information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clock in/out glitches
- 🐛 Cannot see pay tab
- 🐛 App crashes regularly
- 🐛 Pay button issue, kicks out of app
- 🐛 App never works on iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- Clock in/out occasionally glitches
- Pay tab not accessible for some users
- App crashes regularly
- App crashes when clicking 'Pay'
- App kicks user out when hitting pay button

**Requested features**

- Calendar should list number of requests for time off for a specific day
- Remember login or allow Face ID/fingerprint for authentication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RoMa GPS free?

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

### Is Ascentis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RoMa GPS or Ascentis?

Ascentis is rated higher. RoMa GPS averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ascentis averages 3.9 from 121 ratings.

### Do RoMa GPS or Ascentis have ads?

Neither RoMa GPS nor Ascentis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RoMa GPS or Ascentis?

RoMa GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ascentis every 6 weeks. Most recently, RoMa GPS was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ascentis on November 3, 2026.

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