Comparison

GPS Waypoints Lite vs Geodata Map Viewer

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

Head to head
About

GPS Waypoints Lite

This app allows users to collect, classify, and export geographic points and paths. It supports various professional and personal outdoor activities, offering features like navigation, data import/export, and map visualization.

Highlights
  • Collect and classify points and paths
  • View current position with accuracy
  • Get directions and distances
  • Import points from CSV, KML, GPX, Geojson
  • Export points to CSV, KML, GPX, Geojson
  • Create paths manually and automatically
  • Backup and restore data
Features
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GPS Waypoints Lite is a surveying application for iOS devices that enables smartphones' users to collect, classify and export Points and Paths to become map creators. This multi-purpose solution, with an easy-to-use interface, is adequate for professional activities (earth sciences surveying, infrastructure monitoring, forest, agriculture, etc...) and personal activities (outdoor and tourism). The GPS Wpts Lite includes the following features: - View current position with accuracy and navigation information; - Create Points and Paths with accuracy information and custom Tags classification; - Get directions and distances from current position to existing Points using the magnetic or gps compass; - Import Points from CSV, KML, GPX and Geojson files using geographic coordinates (Lat, Long in wgs84); - Export Points to CSV, KML, GPX and Geojson files by saving data locally or sharing with other applications (e.g. Mail, iCloud/Google Drive); - Create Paths manually and automatically for producing tracks, routes or polygons; - Create and use survey's Themes with custom Tags for classifying Points and Paths; - View Geodata (Points and Paths) and measure distances on Maps; - Satellite image processing requests (Premium); - Backup and restore your data. The regular version has advertising and is restricted in number of exports, while Premium is unlimited in exports and has advanced features.

About

Geodata Map Viewer

Easily view and organize your GeoJSON, KML, and GPX files on an interactive map. Record GPS routes, search locations, and get turn-by-turn directions. Ideal for anyone needing to visualize geographic data.

Highlights
  • View GeoJSON, KML, GPX files
  • Interactive map display
  • File metadata search
  • Record and export GPS routes
  • Organize files in folders
  • Turn-by-turn directions
Features
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Your new go-to tool to view any GeoJSON, KML or GPX file on your phone. Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases. KEY FEATURES View any GeoJSON, KML or GPX file on an interactive map. View all file metadata and search by name or address. View multiple files on the map at once. Record GPS routes using your location and export routes as GPX files. Organise your geospatial files in folders. Get turn-by-turn directions to any place using Apple Maps. PERFECT FOR WALKERS, CYCLISTS & DRIVERS - Navigate GPX waypoints and tracking routes PROFESSIONALS & RESEARCHERS - Explore complex geospatial data ANYONE who has a geographic data file who wants to view it easily on their device.

Screenshots

GPS Waypoints Lite4 screens
Geodata Map Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Geodata Map Viewer at 4.3 against GPS Waypoints Lite's 1.5. Geodata Map Viewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (89% vs 67%). GPS Waypoints Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 Waypoints Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Geodata Map Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Geodata Map Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geodata Map Viewer has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of GPS Waypoints Lite's written reviews are positive against 89% of Geodata Map Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Waypoints Lite ships an update fortnightly, Geodata Map Viewer weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GPS Waypoints Lite versus Geodata Map Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Waypoints LiteGeodata Map Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.3 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings235 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluecover Technologies LdaJack Finnis

Customer experience

GPS Waypoints Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Geodata Map Viewer

All ratings32 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GPS Waypoints Lite

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$12.99
None

Geodata Map Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Waypoints Lite free?
GPS Waypoints Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Geodata Map Viewer free?
Geodata Map Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GPS Waypoints Lite or Geodata Map Viewer?
Geodata Map Viewer is rated higher. GPS Waypoints Lite averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Geodata Map Viewer averages 4.3 from 35 ratings.
Do GPS Waypoints Lite or Geodata Map Viewer have ads?
Neither GPS Waypoints Lite nor Geodata Map Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Waypoints Lite or Geodata Map Viewer?
GPS Waypoints Lite ships an update fortnightly, and Geodata Map Viewer weekly. Most recently, GPS Waypoints Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Geodata Map Viewer on October 24, 2026.

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