# GPS Log vs PixTrail

The clearest difference is price: PixTrail at Free against GPS Log's $9.90. PixTrail also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). GPS Log's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

PixTrail is free to download; GPS Log costs $9.90 up front. PixTrail sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPS Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

PixTrail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Log has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GPS Log ships an update every 4 months, PixTrail fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Log | PixTrail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.90 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-log/id305578954/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixtrail-photo-map/id6745765507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geospike Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500622151) | [cAsAxMoRe](https://appshunter.io/developer/448012278) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-log/id305578954)

Record your travels and adventures with location-first logging. Add photos, text, and tags to saved entries, view them on a map, and share your experiences with friends. Works offline and conserves battery.

**Highlights:** Location logging, Add photos and text, Tagging entries, Map view with directions, Offline functionality, Battery saving mode, Share travel maps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PixTrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixtrail-photo-map/id6745765507)

Create a visual map diary of your travels and favorite spots. Save locations with photos and notes to build a personal map of memorable moments. Organize and easily find places like restaurants, viewpoints, and cafes.

**Highlights:** Visual map diary, Save locations with photos, Add notes to locations, Organize favorite places, Personal map creation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Log free?

GPS Log costs $9.90, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PixTrail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Log or PixTrail?

PixTrail is rated higher. GPS Log averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PixTrail averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GPS Log or PixTrail have ads?

PixTrail shows ads; GPS Log does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Log or PixTrail?

GPS Log ships an update every 4 months, and PixTrail fortnightly. Most recently, GPS Log was updated on October 31, 2026 and PixTrail on October 24, 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.*