# GPS Orienteering vs Red

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Orienteering at 4.7 against Red's 3.4. GPS Orienteering also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 55%). Red's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Orienteering sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Red sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Orienteering holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of GPS Orienteering's written reviews are positive against 55% of Red's.

GPS Orienteering ships an update monthly, Red every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Orienteering | Red |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-orienteering/id1555855545/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-point-3d-climbing-guide/id1670082950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 537 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vidaview Tech AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555855547) | [Alpha Outdoors Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669421160) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Orienteering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-orienteering/id1555855545)

This app revolutionizes orienteering by using your phone's GPS to track progress and automatically punch at virtual control points. Participate in events, create your own courses, and compare results with others. Premium features include real-time runner tracking and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Create and run orienteering courses, Virtual control point punching, GPS progress tracking, View and compare results, Real-time runner tracking (Premium), Apple Watch course running (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium 10-day Pass | $1.99 | one-time |


### Red

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-point-3d-climbing-guide/id1670082950)

Discover and navigate rock climbing routes with detailed 3D guides. Access climbing data for over 1300 walls globally, with offline download capabilities for remote areas. Quickly find climbs using a flexible search function.

**Highlights:** High-definition 3D climbing guides, Offline crag and wall downloads, Global climbing data (1300+ walls), Fast and flexible search, Supports multiple continents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red-Point+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Red-Point+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Orienteering free?

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

### Is Red free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Orienteering or Red?

GPS Orienteering is rated higher. GPS Orienteering averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Red averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do GPS Orienteering or Red have ads?

Neither GPS Orienteering nor Red shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Orienteering or Red?

GPS Orienteering ships an update monthly, and Red every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS Orienteering was updated on November 3, 2026 and Red 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.*