IoT Platform vs GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IoT Platform
Monitor your IoT units globally with this user-friendly mobile client. Get real-time data, unit location, and notifications. Control your devices directly from your smartphone or tablet.
- Real-time unit location tracking
- Detailed unit history
- Receive and view notifications
- Send core commands
- User-friendly mobile interface
- Supports smartphones and tablets
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IoT Platform mobile app is now available to iOS users. Continue monitoring from around the world with free platform mobile client. This application from IoT Platform offers basic functionalities in a user-friendly mobile interface. You will get a quick brief overview with detailed history for each of your units. Get all the necessary information such as data actuality and unit location in real time. Access with the option to detect your own location. Monitor precise location and parameters received from any particular unit. Receive and view notifications in the app. Send core commands. Suitability for smartphones and tablets. Get the control by your fingertips.
GPS
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This is mobile client of GPS-Platform tracking application. To use the application, you need a personal account or access to hosted software. Demo Account Credentials: Username: demo Password: 123456 GPS-Platform Features: 1. Real-time Tracking Mode - Live data of tracked objects with updates every ten seconds. - Monitored data includes vehicle status, latitude, longitude, altitude, address, speed, connection time, ignition status, fuel consumption, sensor data, nearest geozone, and more. - Display recent object information updated every ten seconds. 2. Events - Trigger actions based on important or disruptive activities. - Receive instant SMS/E-mail/Push notifications for different event types. 3. History - View all stored data collected from connected devices for a chosen period. - Data can be displayed visually on the map, in a graph, or in HTML/XLS format. 4. Points of Interest (POI) - Mark interesting or useful locations with markers. - Add names, short descriptions to the places. 5. Routes - Mark important sections of the road by drawing virtual paths on the map. - Get notifications if a vehicle is within or outside the route. 6. Geofences - Create virtual perimeters on geographic areas of interest. - Receive notifications when a tracked unit enters or exits the area. 7. Reports - Detailed reports about trips, mileage, driving behavior, fuel usage, thefts, activity in specific zones or routes. - Export or send reports instantly in HTML/PDF/XLS format. 8. Tasks - Create and manage entries related to upcoming work. - Set start and end addresses, priority, and task status. 9. Maintenance Schedule - Receive reminders for vehicle servicing, oil changes, technical inspections, and insurance renewals. 10. Expenses - Track expenses related to vehicle maintenance. - Evaluate the economic benefit of vehicle usage with expenditure reports. The GPS-Platform Application empowers users with real-time tracking, event-driven notifications, historical insights, and a range of management tools. Whether you're monitoring individual vehicles or an entire fleet, this feature-rich application enhances tracking and management capabilities for a seamless and efficient experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GPS at every 2 days against IoT Platform's every 45 months. GPS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IoT Platform ships an update every 45 months, GPS every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IoT Platform | GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SLI AFRIKA | GPS Platform Ltd |
In-app purchases
IoT Platform
No in-app purchases
GPS
No in-app purchases

