Comparison

Houzguide vs Drawing by GPS

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

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About

Houzguide

Features
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Houzguide makes it easier for hosts and guests. Through the application is possible to scan the QR Codes available through the house and access information on how to use the house equipment. Every description can include the equipment guide and a demonstration video. You can also have access to the house details: - House description and contacts - Wifi credentials - Hosting rules - Available services

About

Drawing by GPS

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Draw on the Map with GPS! Turn your walks and travels into art. "GPS Drawing" is an innovative drawing app that allows you to create art on the map using your GPS location history. Whether you are walking, running, traveling, or just commuting, your daily movements can be transformed into creative artworks! [Key Features] - Flexible GPS Recording & Editing Record your current location with a single tap. You can flexibly edit your points—add, delete, reorder, or hide them later—to draw exactly the lines you want. - Customize to Your Liking Freely set the color and thickness of the lines drawn on the map! It supports dark and light modes, allowing you to create personalized art with customizable theme colors. - Travel Notes and Life Logs Not just for drawing, it works great as a travel route memo or a life log of places you visited. Perfect for reviewing your daily walks! [Recommended For] - Making everyday running or cycling more fun - Keeping travel memories in a unique way - Anyone interested in GPS art or geography - Boosting motivation for daily walks Ready to turn your footsteps into art? Download now and start drawing on the giant canvas of the map!

Screenshots

Houzguide4 screens
Drawing by GPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Houzguide at none against Drawing by GPS's shown. Houzguide also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Drawing by GPS's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Houzguide ships an update every 3 months, Drawing by GPS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Houzguide versus Drawing by GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHouzguideDrawing by GPS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperExuberignition LdaTsuyoshi Matsuoka

In-app purchases

None

Houzguide

No in-app purchases

None

Drawing by GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Houzguide free?
Houzguide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drawing by GPS free?
Drawing by GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Houzguide or Drawing by GPS have ads?
Drawing by GPS shows ads; Houzguide does not.
Which is updated more often, Houzguide or Drawing by GPS?
Houzguide ships an update every 3 months, and Drawing by GPS monthly. Most recently, Houzguide was updated on October 5, 2026 and Drawing by GPS on October 6, 2026.

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