# GPS Tools® vs GPS Test Satellite Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Tools® at 4.6 against GPS Test Satellite Tracker's 3.5. GPS Tools® also leads on ratings volume (339 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Test Satellite Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Tools® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tools® has 339 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of GPS Tools®'s written reviews are positive against 50% of GPS Test Satellite Tracker's.

GPS Tools® ships an update every 3 weeks, GPS Test Satellite Tracker every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tools® | GPS Test Satellite Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tools-navigate-and-explore/id1290310638/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-test-satellite-tracker/id6791295491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **339** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VirtualMaze](https://appshunter.io/developer/327888757) | [Tigran Barseghyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367662357) |

## 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 |


### GPS Test Satellite Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-test-satellite-tracker/id6791295491)

Track satellites like Starlink and the ISS with a live radar. View your GPS/GNSS status, test accuracy, and convert coordinates to various formats. Share your location easily.

**Highlights:** Live satellite radar, GPS/GNSS status screen, GPS accuracy test, Coordinate format conversion, Satellite orbit tracking, Location sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tools® free?

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

### Is GPS Test Satellite Tracker free?

GPS Test Satellite Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tools® or GPS Test Satellite Tracker?

GPS Tools® is rated higher. GPS Tools® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 339 ratings, while GPS Test Satellite Tracker averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do GPS Tools® or GPS Test Satellite Tracker have ads?

Neither GPS Tools® nor GPS Test Satellite Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tools® or GPS Test Satellite Tracker?

GPS Tools® ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPS Test Satellite Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, GPS Tools® was updated on November 6, 2026 and GPS Test Satellite Tracker on November 6, 2026.

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