Comparison

GPS Kit vs Range Finder Tool

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

Head to head
About

GPS Kit

This app provides a top-of-the-line GPS system for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. It offers offline mapping, powerful waypoint management with photos and notes, and intelligent data collection for activities like hiking, hunting, and cycling anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Offline mapping with no data connection required
  • Waypoint management with photos and notes
  • Supports KML, KMZ, and GPX data import/export
  • Customizable dashboard with various parameters
  • Real-time navigation to waypoints
  • Weather stations for point forecasts (U.S. only)
Features
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- TIME Magazine’s 15 Fantastic Gadgets “Perfect for hiking or mountain biking.” - TUAW.com “The GPS Kit app... has a number of excellent outdoor uses, especially [for] hiking, biking or geocaching.” - NBC’s ‘The Browser’ Radio Show “Most beneficial for adventure-type guys.” _________________________________________________________ Top-of-the-line GPS system for adventurers and professionals in the great outdoors. Designed for outdoor activities such as: hiking, hunting, camping, skiing, cycling, geocaching, mountain biking, motorcycling, off-roading, fishing, and other romping in or out of the backcountry—ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. GPS Kit is a full-featured GPS system for the iPhone that combines all the functionality of expensive handheld units with the power of wireless technology. Using advanced technology optimized for the iPhone, GPS Kit offers a superbly easy-to-use system that puts data from a wide range of sensors at your fingertips. Highest Quality Mapping - Fastest maps in the App Store - Smooth, elegant interaction - Offline Mode enables use out of cell range - No data connection required if map is cached - Use your own map sources Simple, Powerful Data Handling - Mail links for Google Earth & map viewing - Full-color thumbnails of data sets - Group tracks and waypoints together - Most options for export and import of data - Open KML, KMZ, & GPX from Mail & Safari - Attach KML & GPX files to email - Export GPX & KML through iTunes - Share your adventures on Facebook and Twitter Powerful Waypoints - Add photos and notes to waypoints - Drag map to reposition as coordinates update - UTM, USNG, MGRS - Long-press to quickly drop a waypoint - Navigate to waypoints using compass - Magnetic compass (3GS, 4, iPad) - Option to use current travel direction on compass - See distance to waypoint update in real-time Weather Stations (U.S. Only) - Create "weather stations" to get point forecasts - Get data specific to your fishing hole, ski tour, etc. - Data provided by the National Weather Service - Unlimited stations Intelligent Data Collection - Uses maximum GPS accuracy - Real satellite positioning even without cell signal - Auto-segmentation of tracks for clean tracks Fully Customizable Dashboard - Gorgeous high contrast display - Huge variety of parameters and units - Time, Trip Time, Track Time - Elevation Change - Formatted Position (Lat/Lng, UTM, MGRS, USNG) - Accuracy, Speed, Odometer, Avg Speed - Max Speed, Pace, Avg. Pace - Moving Time, Stopped Time, Direction - 3-Axis Inclinometer and Glide Ratio - Customizable cell on map Loaded with Related Utilities - Elevation and speed graphs - On-map tracking controls and timer - On-map ruler - Multi-touch area measurements * Use of "Squawk!" requires an Internet connection and extended use may adversely impact battery life Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life

About

Range Finder Tool

This app transforms your device into a versatile measurement tool. It utilizes augmented reality, a compass, and an inclinometer to measure distances, heights, and angles to objects. You can also map distances, track waypoints, and view celestial data.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality measurement
  • Distance and height calculation
  • Multi-point map distance
  • Radius and angle measurement
  • Waypoint tracking
  • Compass with celestial data
  • 3D AR camera view
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a practical field toolkit for camera measurement, maps, waypoints, compass work, and astronomical planning. RangeFinder brings the instruments you need into one focused app. Estimate a distance, inspect an angle, save a waypoint, measure a shape on the map, or plan around sunlight without breaking your workflow. CAMERA INSTRUMENTS • Estimate distance or height from an object of known size. • Measure distance with LiDAR on compatible devices. • Read heading, inclination, and roll, then capture an A–B angle. • Use Angle Survey with crisp, calibrated vector reticles. • Save camera, reticle, measurement, or full-screen compositions. MAPS THAT GO WITH YOU • Work with raster maps and detailed OSM vector maps up to zoom level 19. • Download supported map areas for use away from a connection. • Start with 512 MB of offline-map storage; save your first offline map to receive another 512 MB. • Search and inspect coordinates in Decimal Degrees, DMS, UTM, MGRS, Plus Codes, and GeoHash. WAYPOINTS WITH CONTEXT • Create waypoints on the map or from a photo’s GPS metadata. • Choose from 175 icons so every place is easy to recognize. • Add notes, photos, and voice messages. • Track selected waypoints on the map, compass, and live camera with their name and distance. MEASURE AND PLAN • Draw distances, polylines, angles, rectangles, polygons, areas, and circles directly on the map. • Use magnetic or true north, waypoint bearings, map rotation, and compass calibration. • Plan with sunrise, sunset, civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight, golden and blue hours, Moon phase, and planet positions—calculated on device. SAVE YOUR FIELDWORK Keep range observations, captures, waypoints, attachments, and map measurements organized for later. A safe migration assistant can bring compatible waypoints, media, and settings forward from the previous app. Camera frames and photo-location analysis are processed on your device. Availability and quality depend on device sensors, permissions, lighting, surface conditions, and location accuracy. Measurements are estimates and are not intended for safety-critical surveying or navigation.

Screenshots

GPS Kit4 screens
Range Finder Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Kit at 4.2 against Range Finder Tool's 2.9. GPS Kit also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (58% vs 36%). Range Finder Tool's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position 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

GPS Kit costs $9.99 and Range Finder Tool $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Kit holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 362 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of GPS Kit's written reviews are positive against 36% of Range Finder Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Kit ships an update every 2 months, Range Finder Tool every 10 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
GPS Kit versus Range Finder Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS KitRange Finder Tool
Price$9.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.2 (362 ratings) — better2.9 (120 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings362 — better120
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#66 — better#110
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarafa, LLCNatalia Gavrylova

Customer experience

GPS Kit

All ratings362 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews542 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.9%

Range Finder Tool

All ratings120 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral13.6%
Negative50.0%

User reviews

GPS Kit

From 362 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
  • 🗺️ Excellent offline map caching
  • 💡 Comprehensive feature set
  • 👍 Useful for outdoor activities
  • 🚀 Stable and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs with recent iOS updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🚧 Outdated user interface
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation and learning curve
  • ⚠️ Lack of developer support and updates

Range Finder Tool

From 120 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Powerful app capabilities
  • 👍 Neat app with many features
  • 👍 Useful for location uses
  • 👍 Great for target shooting
  • 👍 Cool app that does more

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App keeps quitting
  • 🐛 App does not open
  • 🐛 App crashes at start
  • 🐛 Money wasted
  • 🐛 Useless without instructions

Bugs and requests

GPS Kit

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when importing/exporting data
  • Inaccurate speed and distance tracking
  • Disappearing waypoints and tracks
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved map rendering and zooming
  • Customizable dashboard and data fields
  • Ability to import/export GPX files
  • Waypoint and route sharing features
  • Altitude profile and elevation data

Range Finder Tool

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App keeps quitting
  • App won't open
  • App crashes at start
  • App does not launch
  • App doesn't open
Show 10 more
  • App crashes every time
  • Range finder doesn't work
  • Range does not update
  • App crashes when measuring
  • App crashes when trying to shoot object
  • App crashes on iPhone 6
  • App crashes on iPhone 8plus
  • App crashes on IPH7+
  • App crashes when hitting orange bullet button
  • App crashes when touching pointer

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add tutorial or manual
  • Transfer map to app
  • Transfer screenshot to app
  • Add angle measurement tool
  • Add user guide
Show 6 more
  • Add help button
  • Add more explanation
  • Add UTM coordinate system
  • Add map datum options
  • Add a YouTube demo video
  • Add instructions

In-app purchases

None

GPS Kit

No in-app purchases

None

Range Finder Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Kit free?
GPS Kit costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Range Finder Tool free?
Range Finder Tool costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GPS Kit or Range Finder Tool?
GPS Kit is rated higher. GPS Kit averages 4.2 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Range Finder Tool averages 2.9 from 120 ratings.
Do GPS Kit or Range Finder Tool have ads?
Neither GPS Kit nor Range Finder Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Kit or Range Finder Tool?
GPS Kit ships an update every 2 months, and Range Finder Tool every 10 months. Most recently, GPS Kit was updated on September 24, 2026 and Range Finder Tool on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, GPS Kit or Range Finder Tool?
GPS Kit currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and Range Finder Tool at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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