Comparison

GPS Log LITE vs Surf Maps

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

Head to head
About

GPS Log LITE

Record your travels by logging locations with photos, text, and tags. Easily revisit saved entries on a map, get directions, and share your adventures with friends. Works offline and conserves battery.

Highlights
  • Log locations with photos and text
  • Add tags for easy searching
  • View logged locations on a map
  • Get directions back to saved locations
  • Share trips and locations with friends
  • Offline functionality
  • Battery-saving design
Features
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GPS Log is a location-first way to record your adventures. Whether you're backpacking overseas, or exploring your local neighborhood, GPS Log gives you everything you need to capture your travels, share your favorite places with your friends, and find your way back again! How it works: 1. GPS Log gets your location from your device in seconds. 2. You add photos, text, and tags (if you like). 3. Later, browse the list of saved log entries or search by text and tags. 4. Easily view logged locations on a map and get directions to return. 5. Connect with your friends by sharing single records (what we call spikes), trip maps and lifetime travel maps using our own website Geospike, and on social media. Traveling around the world and want to remember where you went? Or, going to a new coffee shop in your neighborhood? Use GPS Log to record all your adventures, great and small. GPS Log works with no data connection, great when you're far from civilization, or roaming. GPS Log preserves your battery life. Unlike some tracking tools, with GPS Log you power it up when you want to log a location - then you power it down immediately. Saving your precious battery. Log the cities you visit, rate the restaurants in your city, geotag your photographs, remember where you parked your car, or where you went out. Record the mountain, river, or run you conquered, and much much more. With GPS Log, you can log just about anything. NOTE: GPS Log works best on devices with actual GPS receivers such as the iPhone, and iPads with Cellular Data. Locations obtained on other devices may be less accurate. If you experience any issues using GPS Log, PLEASE use the links on GPS Log's Settings screen to contact us by email. When issues are left as reviews, we are unable to contact you to help.

About

Surf Maps

Features
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Surf Maps is your essential companion for exploring surf spots around the world, offering a rich tapestry of local insights, reviews, and stunning visuals of every wave. Designed to connect the global surfing community, our app brings together detailed spot information and real experiences from surfers worldwide. Features: Global Surf Spot Directory: Discover surf spots across every continent with detailed descriptions of break types, suitable surfing levels, and the best times to visit. Local Knowledge: Tap into a wealth of local expertise with tips on surfing techniques suitable for each spot, safety advice, and hidden local gems, ensuring you get the most out of every session. User Reviews and Ratings: Benefit from the community’s wisdom with comprehensive reviews covering everything from wave consistency to the overall atmosphere of the spot. Vibrant Photo Galleries: Each surf spot is brought to life through vivid photographs taken by fellow surfers, giving you a true sense of what to expect before you hit the waves. Community Interaction: Share your own experiences with the Surf Maps community. Post reviews, update spot conditions, and upload photos to help other surfers. Environmental Consciousness: Stay informed about the ecological aspects of your favorite surf spots. Our app promotes awareness of local conservation efforts and suggests ways surfers can help protect marine environments. Surf Maps is more than just an app; it's a platform that enhances your surfing adventures by ensuring you have all the necessary information at your fingertips. Whether you're planning a local day trip or a surf expedition abroad, Surf Maps helps you find the perfect waves tailored to your preferences and skills.

Screenshots

GPS Log LITE4 screens
Surf Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surf Maps at none against GPS Log LITE's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GPS Log LITE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Surf Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Log LITE ships an update every 4 months, Surf Maps every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GPS Log LITE versus Surf Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Log LITESurf Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGeospike Pty LtdSurf maps PTY LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GPS Log LITE

One-time1
  • GPS Log Premium$9.90
None

Surf Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Log LITE free?
GPS Log LITE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surf Maps free?
Surf Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Log LITE or Surf Maps have ads?
Neither GPS Log LITE nor Surf Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Log LITE or Surf Maps?
GPS Log LITE ships an update every 4 months, and Surf Maps every 5 months. Most recently, GPS Log LITE was updated on September 13, 2026 and Surf Maps on September 20, 2026.

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