# GPS Tracker vs TacticMap

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Tracker at 4.7 against TacticMap's 4.0. GPS Tracker also leads on ratings volume (52 vs 7) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). TacticMap's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TacticMap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracker has 52 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of GPS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 67% of TacticMap's.

GPS Tracker ships an update every 6 weeks, TacticMap every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracker | TacticMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-gpx-tracks-and-maps/id1550438866/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacticmap-battle-map/id6468069604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519570418) | [Yaroslav Sherstyuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552880678) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-gpx-tracks-and-maps/id1550438866)

Record and save your outdoor routes, waypoints, and travel history. This app allows you to track distance, speed, and altitude, and exchange your data in various formats. Navigate with map views and compass guidance.

**Highlights:** Record distance, time, speed, altitude, Save and manage waypoints, Import/export GPX, KML, KMZ files, View multiple tracks on map, Navigation with compass heading, Background recording

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $6.99 | per year |


### TacticMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacticmap-battle-map/id6468069604)

This app simplifies navigation and task planning on maps for military personnel and professionals. It offers offline map access, tactical object creation, and support for various coordinate systems. Data can be securely stored and shared via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Offline map access, Tactical object creation (NATO APP6), Multiple coordinate system support, Layer import/export, iCloud data storage, Task planning

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracker free?

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

### Is TacticMap free?

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

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

GPS Tracker is rated higher. GPS Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while TacticMap averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracker or TacticMap have ads?

Neither GPS Tracker nor TacticMap shows ads.

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

GPS Tracker ships an update every 6 weeks, and TacticMap every 6 days. Most recently, GPS Tracker was updated on November 3, 2026 and TacticMap on November 3, 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.*