Comparison

MapItFast vs GPS Waypoint

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MapItFast

Easily map points, lines, and polygons offline with GPS or drawing tools. Instantly calculate location, distance, and area for mapped objects. Supports multiple basemaps and data export for GIS software.

Highlights
  • Offline mapping and data collection
  • GPS and drawing tools
  • Automatic location, distance, and area calculation
  • Multiple basemap options
  • Data export to KMZ, SHP, GPX
  • Custom electronic forms for data collection
Features
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Map points, lines, polygons and geophotos offline with a single tap! MapItFast from AgTerra Technologies is a mapping and data collection solution that makes it easy for users GPS or draw features and generate maps from anywhere with or without internet access. MapItFast instantly calculates location information for mapped objects. GPS coordinates are provided for all points and photos. Lines and polygons include calculated distance and area. Multiple basemaps are included for aerial, street and topo reference. A data connection is not required for mapping. Note: The free mapping features of MapItFast are available for personal use without creating an account. Registering for a paid account unlocks professional mapping features and links the MapItFast mobile client with your private AgTerra account. The Pro Version extends mapping capabilities to: - Collaborate with team members, sharing all projects, user locations and contributions in real time on other mobile devices and the web - Design custom electronic forms and attach them to any map object for collecting advanced attribute data - Create, modify and manage multiple projects and move objects between projects - Add shapefiles from other sources as a map overlay (include symbology and labeling) - Add custom data dictionaries to speed and standardize attribution - Add custom icons to maps - Export to KMZ, SHP (shapefile) or GPX format for use in other GIS software - Assign roles and permission based controls for projects and data MapItFast is appropriate for all spatially based activities including inspections and surveys, agriculture mapping, wildfire and disaster response, utility work, crop scouting, mobile asset tracking, wildlife management, oil and gas fieldwork, forestry, rangeland monitoring, trail mapping, weed and pest projects, and even outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, geocaching, and hunting.

About

GPS Waypoint

Features
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Capture and save your favorite locations with photos and precise position details. Built for off-road riders, overlanders, hikers, hunters and geocaching — anywhere the trail stops being marked. Enhance images with location overlays, giving you a visual record of each spot. Effortlessly view, measure, and organize your waypoints, and export your log as GPX files to share across devices. Open waypoints in Apple Maps for easy navigation, and switch between coordinate units to suit your needs. All data stays private, ad-free, and stored locally on your device. Features: -Log waypoints with precise GPS location -Overlay location data on photos -View waypoints on an offline-capable map -Calculate distance, heading and elevation -Record altitude at every landmark, peak or trailhead -Switch between decimal degrees, DMS, DMM -Export waypoints as a GPX file -Import GPX waypoints -Open waypoints in Apple Maps -Easily toggle between coordinate units -Backup and Restore saved waypoints Free to download, ad-free, and your waypoints never leave your device. Mark your first spot in under a minute.

Screenshots

MapItFast4 screens
GPS Waypoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GPS Waypoint at every 9 days against MapItFast's every 5 weeks. MapItFast's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapItFast ships an update every 5 weeks, GPS Waypoint every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MapItFast versus GPS Waypoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapItFastGPS Waypoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgTerra Technologies, Inc.Richard Vetter

In-app purchases

None

MapItFast

No in-app purchases

None

GPS Waypoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapItFast free?
MapItFast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Waypoint free?
GPS Waypoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapItFast or GPS Waypoint have ads?
Neither MapItFast nor GPS Waypoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapItFast or GPS Waypoint?
MapItFast ships an update every 5 weeks, and GPS Waypoint every 9 days. Most recently, MapItFast was updated on October 10, 2026 and GPS Waypoint on October 9, 2026.

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