Comparison

GPS Stone vs Northing

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

Head to head
About

GPS Stone

Record and export your trips in GPX format for detailed analysis and photo tagging. Track your journey in real-time with speed, altitude, and distance data. Review past activities like cycling, driving, or trekking.

Highlights
  • Record and date trips
  • Live path tracking on map
  • Auto-restart recording
  • View speed, altitude, distance
  • Export trips in GPX format
  • Send GPX via email
Features
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GPS Stone records and exports all your trips to your main computer for geo-tagging/photo-tagging or trip management. Follow your trip on the map in real time, or use the detailed view with the current speed, average speed, altitude, traveled distance, position accuracy, direction, and more! Once back home, review where you have been at a given time, and for how long. It also works for sport activities, cycling, car, trekking… Additionally, GPS Stone can export the trip you've recorded in the standard GPX format. See your trip on Google Earth, or compatible software such as Atom GPS for PC or HoudaGeo for Mac. ----------------------------------------------- GPS Stone Trip Recorder can: • Record and date your trip • Show live path on the map • Auto-restart recording after a phone call • View your instant, max, and average speed • Compass • Delete and rename any trip • Units: mph or km/h • Send GPX by mail Note: This application use background mode, continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Northing

Features
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Northing – True North Compass Northing is a precise and reliable true north compass designed for accuracy, clarity, and ease of use. Whether you are exploring nature, traveling, or navigating unfamiliar places, Northing helps you understand exactly which direction you are facing. Built with GPS-assisted true north calculations, Northing goes beyond a basic magnetic compass to give you dependable orientation anywhere in the world. Key Features • True North compass with GPS correction • Real-time heading and bearing display • Save locations and navigate back to them • Clean, distraction-free interface • Designed for accuracy and stability • Works offline once location is available Built for Real Use Northing is ideal for hiking, travel, outdoor adventures, photography, or everyday navigation. The interface focuses on what matters most: direction, distance, and clarity. Privacy First Your location data stays on your device. Northing does not track you, store your movements, or share location data. Simple. Precise. Reliable. Northing is built for people who want a trustworthy compass they can rely on — without clutter or unnecessary features.

Screenshots

GPS Stone3 screens
Northing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Stone at none against Northing's 1. GPS Stone also leads on ads (none vs shown). Northing's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Northing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPS Stone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Stone ships an update every 21 months, Northing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GPS Stone versus Northing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS StoneNorthing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancois LamboleySævar Geir Omarsson

In-app purchases

None

GPS Stone

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Northing

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is GPS Stone free?
GPS Stone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Northing free?
Northing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GPS Stone or Northing have ads?
Northing shows ads; GPS Stone does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Stone or Northing?
GPS Stone ships an update every 21 months, and Northing every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPS Stone was updated on October 22, 2026 and Northing on October 12, 2026.

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