# GPS Tools® vs GPS Toolkit

The clearest difference is update cadence: GPS Tools® at every 3 weeks against GPS Toolkit's every 19 months. GPS Tools® also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tools® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 6 months and GPS Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Tools® ships an update every 3 weeks, GPS Toolkit every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tools® | GPS Toolkit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tools-navigate-and-explore/id1290310638/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **338** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VirtualMaze](https://appshunter.io/developer/327888757) | [BMAC Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091994276) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tools®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tools-navigate-and-explore/id1290310638)

This comprehensive navigation app offers a suite of GPS-based tools for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. It provides accurate location finding, speed tracking, compass directions, weather forecasts, and area measurement. The app is battery-optimized and works offline, making it a reliable companion for any journey.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS location finding, Speedometer and altimeter, Compass directions, Weather forecasts and rain alerts, Area measurement tool, GPS alarm for transit, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platinum Premium | $2.49 | per 6 months |
| Weather Pro Premium | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Background Image - 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Image - 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Image - 14 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Ad Removal Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Compass Skin - 0 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special BG Customization Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| BG Customisation Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### GPS Toolkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-toolkit/id1523035533)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tools® free?

GPS Tools® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPS Toolkit free?

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

### Do GPS Tools® or GPS Toolkit have ads?

Neither GPS Tools® nor GPS Toolkit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tools® or GPS Toolkit?

GPS Tools® ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPS Toolkit every 19 months. Most recently, GPS Tools® was updated on October 29, 2026 and GPS Toolkit on October 30, 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.*