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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- View GeoJSON, KML, GPX files
- Interactive map display
- File metadata search
- Record and export GPS routes
- Organize files in folders
- Turn-by-turn directions
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. GPS Waypoints Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Geodata Map Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
GPS Waypoints Lite ships an update fortnightly, Geodata Map Viewer weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | GPS Waypoints Lite | Geodata Map Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) | 4.3 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluecover Technologies Lda | Jack Finnis |
Customer experience
GPS Waypoints Lite
Geodata Map Viewer
In-app purchases
GPS Waypoints Lite
- Premium Lifetime$12.99
Geodata Map Viewer
No in-app purchases
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