Comparison

OMaps vs GPS Orienteering

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

Head to head
About

OMaps

Features
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OMaps - puikus būdas išbandyti orientavimosi sportą. Šiais laikais mobiliajame telefone Jūs galite turėti viską, ko Jums reikia orientavimosi sportui - žemėlapį, kompasą ir atsižymėjimo priemonę. Tam, kad įveiktumėte trasą Jums reikės mokėti sutartinius ženklus bei žinoti, kaip naudotis žemėlapiu. Vietovėje rasite kontrolinius punktus su QR kodais, kuriuos atsižymėjus gausite rezultatą. Išsirink artimiausią trasą ir patirk orientavimosi džiaugsmą! OMaps - is modern way to practice orienteering sport. Todays's smartphone is 3-in-1 device for orienteer - maps, compass and punching device all in one package. There are special signs in controls points with QR code. Search for nearest course and enjoy orienteering!

About

GPS Orienteering

This app revolutionizes orienteering by using your phone's GPS to track progress and automatically punch at virtual control points. Participate in events, create your own courses, and compare results with others. Premium features include real-time runner tracking and Apple Watch support.

Highlights
  • Create and run orienteering courses
  • Virtual control point punching
  • GPS progress tracking
  • View and compare results
  • Real-time runner tracking (Premium)
  • Apple Watch course running (Premium)
Features
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Get ready to revolutionize your orienteering experience with GPS Orienteering! GPS Orienteering allows you to create and run orienteering courses, as well as participate in events. It uses the GPS in your phone to track your progress during the race and automatically punch at virtual control points, eliminating the need for physical orienteering flags. After completing the race, you can view and compare your result and track with other participants. Premium users have the additional ability to create multiple courses and events for other users to participate in with four different course types to choose from - standard orienteering, free order orienteering, rogaining, and scatter orienteering. Premium also gives you the ability to follow runners on the map in real-time with the LiveTrack feature, analyze results by viewing and replaying tracks on the map and to run courses using Apple Watch. Say goodbye to the hassle of setting up physical control points and join the GPS Orienteering community today! End-user license agreement: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OMaps3 screens
GPS Orienteering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OMaps at none against GPS Orienteering's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GPS Orienteering sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. OMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OMaps ships an update every 2 months, GPS Orienteering monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OMaps versus GPS Orienteering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOMapsGPS Orienteering
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB22 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDevhausas, UABVidaview Tech AB

In-app purchases

None

OMaps

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GPS Orienteering

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium 10-day Pass$1.99
  • GPS Orienteering - Premium$4.99

Questions

Is OMaps free?
OMaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Orienteering free?
GPS Orienteering is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OMaps or GPS Orienteering have ads?
Neither OMaps nor GPS Orienteering shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OMaps or GPS Orienteering?
OMaps ships an update every 2 months, and GPS Orienteering monthly. Most recently, OMaps was updated on September 13, 2026 and GPS Orienteering on September 21, 2026.

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