Comparison

Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed vs Zef

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

Head to head
About

Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed

This app provides a suite of tools for map navigation and measurement. It offers GPS tracking to record journeys, calculate speed and distance, and display altitude. Users can also measure distances and azimuths between locations, orient their device with acoustic aiming, and view GPS information and compass readings.

Highlights
  • GPS tracking and travel recording
  • Speed, distance, and altitude measurement
  • Azimuth and distance between two locations
  • Acoustic aiming and GPS direction
  • Compass correction and display
  • Swiss mountains display with altitude filter
Features
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The application MapsTools supplies a set of tools working with MAPS 1) GPS Tracking Draws your travel on MAPS Records your travel Shows information about your travel - Max Speed - Average Speed, Current Speed - Distance - Elapsed time - Altitude, Altitude Difference, Rising Displays recorded trackings Switchs between metric and imperial units system 2) Distance between two locations and the azimuth to the second location - Select 2 locations on MAPS - The distance and the azimuth are displayed Usage example: to measure an house dimension and orientation 3) Azimuth and Distance to central cursor - Distance from your location to an other location - Azimuth line from your location to an other location - GPS coordinates other location - Acoustic aiming (a voice helps you to orient the device in the direction of the second location) - GPS Direction When your location changes, the distance and the azimuth (the cap) are updated It is possible to keep a cap (GPS direction, Left/Right arrows) 4) Azimuth line Sometimes, you'd like to know what you see far away - orient your device and touch the screen - a line is drawn on MAPS in the direction measured by the compass 5) Possibility to show the swiss Mountains. To reduce the number of mountains, a filter on the altitude may be applied. 6) Display GPS information and Compass - GPS coordinates - Speed - Altitude - Horizontal and Vertical accuracy - GPS direction - Compass, Compass accuracy 7) Possibility to correct the compass If you see a geographic point you know and you can find it on the map, you have the possibility to set a compass correction When the APP is not active (in background), the GPS is working only in the case the user has started the function GPS tracking WARNING: - Don't use the application to get your way in dangerous environment. This application don't replace a topographic map and a good compass. - Without GPS, some features are not fully functional - The reliability of the functions azimuth line and azimuth/distance depends of - The reliability of the compass - The GPS reliability - The right device orientation - The GPS increases the energy consumption - The Maps refreshing consumes internet data and energy

About

Zef

Track and organize your rides for various sports, including nautical activities. Features include race organization, jump height estimation, and social sharing of sessions and spots. Integrates with Health app for comprehensive data recording.

Highlights
  • Race organization and championship management
  • Jump height estimation using drone technology
  • Support for a wide range of sports
  • GPX file import from watches
  • Health app integration
  • Social feed for friends and spots
  • Live tracking and notifications
Features
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Zef — Ride. Track. Connect. Zef is a multi-sport tracking app built for riders, with a strong focus on nautical sports. Track your sessions, analyze your performance, discover spots, and see your friends live — all in one app. Key Features Track your rides Record your sessions with your iPhone or Apple Watch. Zef integrates with the Health app and supports GPX imports from most watches. Advanced performance analytics Get detailed session stats including speed, distance, duration, speed polar, and health data. Sessions can be replayed to analyze each maneuver. Jump analysis Measure jump height using only your iPhone or Apple Watch. Powered by algorithms inspired by drone technology. Races & challenges Create private or public races for training or competition. Visual guidance and wind angles are displayed directly on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Spots & live activity Discover spots around you and see when riders are active. Follow spots and get notified when sessions start. Friends & live tracking Follow riders by username and get notified when friends go live. Watch their sessions live on the map and stay connected. Supported Sports Sailing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Wingfoil, Kitefoil, Windfoil, SUP Foil, Surfing, Wakeboard, Kayaking, Paddling, Snowkiting, Landkiting, Cross-country skiing, Skating, Bike, Electric Bike, Parawingfoil, and more with custom tags. Apple Ecosystem • iPhone & Apple Watch support • Health app integration • Optimized for the Apple ecosystem Important Sessions must be recorded from the ground to be validated. Legal Terms of Service https://zef.watch/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy https://zef.watch/privacy-and-security-policy.html

Screenshots

Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed4 screens
Zef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zef at Free against Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed's $0.99. Zef also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 50%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

Zef is free to download; Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed costs $0.99 up front. Zef sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed ships an update every 6 months, Zef fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed versus Zef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaps Tools,GPS tracking,SpeedZef
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews90.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—41 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurent SimondDavid Kieffer

Customer experience

Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Zef

All ratings41 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.0%

In-app purchases

None

Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Zef

Subscriptions3
  • Premium for one month7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Summit for one year$26.991 Year
  • Premium for one year$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed free?
Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zef free?
Zef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed or Zef have ads?
Neither Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed nor Zef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed or Zef?
Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed ships an update every 6 months, and Zef fortnightly. Most recently, Maps Tools,GPS tracking,Speed was updated on November 3, 2026 and Zef on November 2, 2026.

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