# GPS Tracker vs ArkenMap

The clearest difference is rating: ArkenMap at 5.0 against GPS Tracker's 4.6. GPS Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (637 vs 3) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ArkenMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ArkenMap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracker has 637 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of GPS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of ArkenMap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GPS Tracker ships an update every 4 days, ArkenMap weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracker | ArkenMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-offline-maps-gpx/id1536318799/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkenmap/id6761448474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **637** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519570418) | [ALEXANDER THOMAS ROBINSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888963467) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-offline-maps-gpx/id1536318799)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscriptions | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline maps
- 👍 Useful for remote areas
- 👍 Helpful for land management
- 👍 Good for hunting and tourism

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Maps not updated
- 🐛 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### ArkenMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkenmap/id6761448474)

This app transforms georeferenced PDF maps into interactive navigation tools. View your real-time location directly on imported maps, even offline. It's designed for privacy, keeping your data local.

**Highlights:** Import georeferenced PDF maps, View real-time GPS location on map, Offline map functionality, Pan and zoom map gestures, Local data storage for privacy, Supports trail, forestry, and planning maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited PDF Maps | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracker free?

GPS Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ArkenMap free?

ArkenMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracker or ArkenMap?

ArkenMap is rated higher. GPS Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while ArkenMap averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracker or ArkenMap have ads?

Neither GPS Tracker nor ArkenMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracker or ArkenMap?

GPS Tracker ships an update every 4 days, and ArkenMap weekly. Most recently, GPS Tracker was updated on November 7, 2026 and ArkenMap on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*