# GPS vs NavigatorX

The clearest difference is price: NavigatorX at Free against GPS's $0.99. NavigatorX also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). GPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

NavigatorX is free to download; GPS costs $0.99 up front. NavigatorX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

NavigatorX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of GPS's written reviews are positive against 52% of NavigatorX's.

GPS ships an update every 11 months, NavigatorX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS | NavigatorX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps/id298395058/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navigatorx/id428450825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **51.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Void Stop Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/298395061) | [BecomingSystems](https://appshunter.io/developer/334651613) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS

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

**Currently charting:** #197 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


### NavigatorX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navigatorx/id428450825)

Navigate your drives with voice commands and detailed route guidance for driving, walking, and biking. Features include street view, automatic rerouting, and saving points of interest. An optional add-on removes ads and enhances navigation functions.

**Highlights:** Voice-controlled route guidance, Multi-mode routing (driving, walk, bike), Street View integration, Automatic rerouting, Save and backup points of interest, Approaching landmark alarms, Night mode map

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Without advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |
| NavigatorX Plus | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS free?

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

### Is NavigatorX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS or NavigatorX?

NavigatorX is rated higher. GPS averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NavigatorX averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do GPS or NavigatorX have ads?

NavigatorX shows ads; GPS does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS or NavigatorX?

GPS ships an update every 11 months, and NavigatorX every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS was updated on September 26, 2026 and NavigatorX on September 25, 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.*