# GPS vs My Position App

The clearest difference is rating: GPS at 2.4 against My Position App's 1.0. GPS also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (26% vs 11%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

GPS costs $0.99 and My Position App $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GPS holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of GPS's written reviews are positive against 11% of My Position App's.

GPS ships an update every 11 months, My Position App every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS | My Position App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps/id298395058/reviews)** | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-position-app/id320231032/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **25.6% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Void Stop Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/298395061) | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps/id298395058)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides detailed location data including speed, altitude, and coordinates. It offers various map views and tracks your journey statistics. Customize settings for units, display, and background operation.

**Highlights:** Current heading, course, speed, coordinates, altitude, Street, topographic, and satellite maps, Cached maps for offline viewing, Trace statistics (time, distance, altitude, speed), Customizable coordinate and unit formats, Background tracing and automatic pausing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to read
- 👍 Accurate GPS data
- 👍 Works as described
- 👍 Good for basic GPS needs
- 👍 Clean interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Maps don't load
- 👎 Inaccurate coordinates/speed
- 👎 Useless without navigation
- 👎 No turn-by-turn directions
- 👎 High error margin

**Reported bugs**

- Phone screen goes black with waterproof case
- Maps blank/unavailable
- OpenCycle maps no longer loading
- MPH does not work
- Speed takes long to update and jumps around

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose projection (e.g., UTM)
- Substitute other maps
- Facility for feedback/contributions
- Type notes with GPS coordinates
- Save location details as a picture


### My Position App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-position-app/id320231032)

This app helps you quickly determine your current altitude and position on Earth. Define a target to see your distance and direction remaining, using a rhumb line for consistent bearing. It operates offline and conserves battery by not tracking your position in the background.

**Highlights:** Real-time altitude and position, Target distance and direction, Rhumb line navigation, Offline functionality, Compass rose bearing, Favorite targets list, Map and email position

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS free?

GPS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Position App free?

My Position App costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPS or My Position App?

GPS is rated higher. GPS averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while My Position App averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do GPS or My Position App have ads?

Neither GPS nor My Position App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS or My Position App?

GPS ships an update every 11 months, and My Position App every 6 months. Most recently, GPS was updated on October 17, 2026 and My Position App on October 17, 2026.

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