# GPSPlus vs LightCut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightCut at 92% against GPSPlus's 19%. LightCut also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.9 vs 3.9). GPSPlus's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

LightCut is free to download; GPSPlus costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LightCut holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightCut has 17K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of GPSPlus's written reviews are positive against 92% of LightCut's.

GPSPlus ships an update every 2 weeks, LightCut every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPSPlus | LightCut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpsplus-location-editor-pro/id1541290982/reviews) | **[4.9 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightcut-ai-video-editor/id1575860488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [汝泉 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/904558410) | [Yue-Jie Innovations Science and Technology Co. , Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123430362) |

## What reviewers say

### GPSPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpsplus-location-editor-pro/id1541290982)

Protect your privacy by editing or removing GPS EXIF data from photos and videos.  Easily select media, choose new locations, or delete location information entirely.  Offers multiple editing options and a system extension for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Edit GPS EXIF data, Remove location info, Set location accuracy, Custom photo selector, Map view for location, System extension editing, Batch editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LightCut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightcut-ai-video-editor/id1575860488)

This AI-powered video editor simplifies video creation with automatic editing, stylish templates, and pro-level shooting modes. Easily trim, merge, add text, music, and effects to produce polished vlogs and videos.

**Highlights:** AI-powered automatic video creation, Diverse video templates, Inspire Cam shooting modes, Video trimmer and cutter, Tilt-Shift effects, Aerial AudioMatch sound effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick video editing
- 💡 Helpful templates and AI-powered features
- 🎨 Good selection of effects and filters
- 🤖 Intuitive interface for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Concerns about data/privacy
- 🕰️ Limited customization options
- 🔇 Restricted music/audio options
- 📱 Lack of iPad/landscape mode support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent connection issues when transferring files
- Exporting videos at lower quality than expected
- Saved drafts disappearing or becoming inaccessible

**Requested features**

- More customizable templates
- Longer video duration options
- Voice-over/narration capabilities
- Advanced color grading tools
- Improved file management and organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPSPlus free?

GPSPlus costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LightCut free?

LightCut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPSPlus or LightCut?

LightCut is rated higher. GPSPlus averages 3.9 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while LightCut averages 4.9 from 17K ratings.

### Do GPSPlus or LightCut have ads?

Neither GPSPlus nor LightCut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPSPlus or LightCut?

GPSPlus ships an update every 2 weeks, and LightCut every 10 days. Most recently, GPSPlus was updated on October 25, 2026 and LightCut on October 24, 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.*