# GPS Tools® vs Hexplorer

The clearest difference is price: GPS Tools® at Free against Hexplorer's $0.99. GPS Tools® also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Hexplorer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GPS Tools® is free to download; Hexplorer costs $0.99 up front. GPS Tools® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 6 months. Hexplorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tools® | Hexplorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tools-navigate-and-explore/id1290310638/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **340** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VirtualMaze](https://appshunter.io/developer/327888757) | [Edwin Eefting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891698460) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tools®

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

This comprehensive navigation app provides accurate GPS information, a speedometer, altimeter, compass, weather forecasts, and distance measurement tools. It's designed for travelers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide range of utilities in a single, easy-to-use interface.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS updates, Speedometer with alerts, Altimeter and Compass, Weather and forecast, Distance and area measurement, GPX file viewer, Location-based alarms

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platinum Premium | $2.49 | per 6 months |
| Weather Pro Premium | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| GPS Tools PRO Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| 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 |
| Background Image - 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Compass Skin - 0 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special BG Customization Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Hexplorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexplorer-explore-and-track/id6761833997)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tools® free?

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

### Is Hexplorer free?

Hexplorer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Neither GPS Tools® nor Hexplorer shows ads.

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