Comparison

GPS Tracker vs Maplet

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

Head to head
About

GPS Tracker

Record, create, and import GPX tracks with offline maps. Features background recording, Apple Watch integration, and detailed track analysis. Ideal for everyday trips to expeditions.

Highlights
  • Background track recording
  • Offline map downloads
  • GPX, KML, KMZ import/export
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Route planning
  • GPS noise filtering
Features
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Create, record, import, and export GPX, KML, KMZ tracks and waypoints. The app supports offline maps, background track recording, contains no ads, and is suitable for everything from everyday trips to long journeys and expeditions. Control track recording, save waypoints, and check your direction of travel right from your Apple Watch. Main features: - background track recording - support for Apple Watch: start and stop track recording, monitor distance, time, speed, pace, and elevation, save waypoints, and navigate to a selected point using the map or direction indicator - support for Macs with Apple Silicon - a fast and modern Mapbox-powered map engine - quick and convenient offline map downloads - support for the UTM coordinate system - route planning - an improved track recording engine with GPS noise filtering and smoothing - compare tracks by speed, elevation, and time at any distance, including gains and delays relative to a selected reference track - a step counter with access to the last three months of data: steps and distance - coordinate and elevation lookup for any point - address search - coordinate search - compass - barometer - track processing and optimization - download and keep offline maps for your travel area with no time limits - import and export of GPX, KML, KMZ tracks and waypoints using any method available on your device - speed and elevation color gradients for imported tracks when that data is available - speed and elevation color gradients for recorded tracks - recording of speed and elevation data in tracks - topographic contour lines in Outdoor mode - detailed track information: average and maximum speed, duration, route length, and number of waypoints - support for different units of measurement: kilometers, miles, meters, and feet - view one or multiple tracks in any app mode, including while recording another track - create, edit, and delete waypoints in any app mode and at any location - track recording quality settings, distance filtering, and battery-saving mode - a pointer to the selected destination waypoint with distance shown on screen - additional on-screen information: map scale, coordinates, elevation, speed, and step count - display of current track distance and travel time - multiple map styles: satellite, streets, hybrid, and dark - dark theme support - easy start and stop of track recording - multiple map orientation modes: compass heading, direction of travel, centered, and north-up - map tilt with a two-finger pinch gesture - quick access to saved tracks, waypoints, and downloaded maps - zoomable and scrollable speed and elevation charts - a link to the user guide in Settings - waypoint photos: take photos, store them, open the waypoint on the map from the photo, and share your shots - photo geotagging: coordinates and shooting data are saved in the text caption and in EXIF/GPS metadata - Terms of service: https://appsupport.store/terms/ - Privacy policy: https://appsupport.store/privacy/

About

Maplet

Save and organize locations with photos, notes, and voice memos. Plan routes, track journeys, and access advanced GPS tools. Share and import data seamlessly, all while working offline and respecting your privacy.

Highlights
  • Save places with photos, notes, and voice memos
  • Organize bookmarks into folders and tags
  • Plan and optimize multi-stop routes
  • Live compass overlay and arrival alerts
  • Import GPX, KML, and CSV files
  • Open locations in any map app
  • Offline functionality with iCloud sync
Features
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Save any place with photos, notes and voice memos, organize it in folders, and open it in any map app. No account needed. Maplet is a private place bookmark manager for travelers, hikers, geocachers and anyone who collects places. Your places stay on your device and sync through your own iCloud. Key Features: Advanced Map Marker & Pin Log • Save any waypoint or place with a custom title, notes, photos, and voice memos. • Automatically fetch the address, weather, distance, and exact coordinates (Lat/Long, UTM, MGRS). • Organize your bookmarks cleanly into folders, tags, and color-coded categories. • 360° Look Around: Preview destinations with immersive, interactive street-level views. • Measure distance and area on the map, in your own units Route Planner & Journey Tracking • Plan multi-stop routes for RV trips, delivery runs, or hiking trails. • Auto-optimize your stop order to find the fastest path and track your progress live. • Check off locations as you go—perfect for travel itineraries and waypoint lists. Pro Compass & GPS Tools • View a live compass overlay directly on the map to see your exact facing direction. • Live Compass Target: Track your saved locations, the Sun, Moon, Qibla, and your parked car together on a tactical radar. • Arrival Alerts: Get a push notification when you enter a 500m radius of a pinned bookmark. • Ideal for off-grid navigation, geocaching, and outdoor field work. Import, Export & GPX Manager • Universal Import: Seamlessly load GPX, KML, and CSV files into your folders. • Smart Paste: Instantly convert copied text coordinates (DMS, Decimal) into map pins. • Easy Export: Back up your folders as PDF reports or export GPX files for other GPS units. Open & Share Anywhere • Open your saved coordinates directly in Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, and 8+ other navigation apps. • Share offline-ready folders via private deep links (no account needed). • Convert shared map links from other apps instantly into Maplet pins. Private & Offline-First • Works fully offline with optional iCloud sync for cross-device backup. • No ads, no tracking, and no account required. Your data is yours. • Lightweight, fast, and optimized with battery-efficient Dark Mode. EULA: https://gemshi.com/Maplet/eula.html

Screenshots

GPS Tracker4 screens
Maplet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Tracker at 4.6 against Maplet's 3.8. GPS Tracker also leads on ratings volume (637 vs 4) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Maplet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracker has 637 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of GPS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Maplet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Tracker ships an update every 4 days, Maplet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GPS Tracker versus Maplet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS TrackerMaplet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (637 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings637 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKHGemsheer Chalil

Customer experience

GPS Tracker

All ratings634 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative23.0%

Maplet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

GPS Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after iOS 17.4 update
  • Subscription paywall blocks access to basic features
  • Offline maps not loading

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to manually enter GPS coordinates
  • Improve map accuracy and update frequency
  • Provide more offline map storage
  • Add distance measurement tool

Maplet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GPS Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Week$1.997 Days
  • Premium Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Subscriptions3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

Maplet

Subscriptions2
  • Maplet Pro: Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Maplet Pro: Yearly Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Maplet Lifetime Pro$39.99

Questions

Is GPS Tracker free?
GPS Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maplet free?
Maplet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPS Tracker or Maplet?
GPS Tracker is rated higher. GPS Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Maplet averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do GPS Tracker or Maplet have ads?
Neither GPS Tracker nor Maplet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Tracker or Maplet?
GPS Tracker ships an update every 4 days, and Maplet fortnightly. Most recently, GPS Tracker was updated on November 7, 2026 and Maplet on November 8, 2026.

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