Comparison

GPS vs Protektor GPS

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

Head to head
About

GPS

Track and manage your company's vehicles and objects in real-time. Optimize fleet operations, monitor progress, and communicate with drivers on the go. Requires compatible hardware and an account.

Highlights
  • Live vehicle and object tracking
  • Fleet overview and status monitoring
  • Assign jobs and send messages to drivers
  • Detailed vehicle information
  • Map view with real-time location
  • Configurable map and data update frequency
Features
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You want to track your Vehicles or Objects to optimize your company processes? Then this is your App! With GPS-Explorer mobile for iOS (iPhone, iPad and iPod) the mighty GPS-Explorer comes in a handy version for your pocket! So don't hesitate and download the GPS-Explorer mobile to get your infos about how economical your fleet is, or check if the tours go as planned. You can even send messages to your devices at a fingertip!
 Information about vehicles, tours and status are transmitted live via GPSoverIP™ / DATAoverIP™ / CANoverIP™ services. Get an overview of the operations, progresses, consumption and costs of your fleet and optimize them with this solution! ATTENTION: This App needs registered and activated GPSauge-Hardware and a valid Account. Please make sure you have a valid GPSoverIP-Account before you download this App. DESCRIPTION Which vehicle/object is closer to a destination? Where are the vehicles/objects now? Since when is the vehicle/object on the way? What is the current job status? What is the current temperature in the cargo space (requires accessories) Are my taxicabs available or occupied? (requires accessories) And many more... Fleet managers can administrate the whole fleet on the go! The manager can even assign jobs or send messages to the drivers directly through the App. The GPS-Explorer mobile for iOS is a complete solution for fleet management. It enables you to access the positions of every vehicle or object equipped with a GPSauge (or GPSoverIP-ready hardware) on the go! The positions are updated every second, which allows you to live-track your vehicles/devices. 
 FEATURES * Car list Gives information about the number of available vehicles/objects and basic information about the vehicles. * Map view Displays all vehicles/objects of your account moving on a world map with orientation and current velocity. Display your own location together with the location of your fleet on the map through the built-in iOS location services. * Settings Allows you to configure the map (satellite, street and hybrid view) as well as the frequence you want to receive location data and the activation of further status details. * Vehicle details: - Statusboard: This feature enables the driver to define a status within the status board which will be documented and displayed immediately. 

- Taxi lights: When the taxi light is activated, the current status will be documented and displayed. (accessories required) - Temperature: When a thermometer is plugged in, the current temperature will be documented and displayed on your Phone. (accessories required) - Digital status: The digital status sends automated status information. For example about door contact or hydraulics. This status will be documented and instantly displayed. (accessories required) - Information about the vehicle voltage - Display of the email address and unread messages - Address resolution of the position 
- Display of the altitude - Display of the GPS signal quality * Further functions: - Local search within the map - Drop pins and mark places on the map - Vehicle/object share feature / WebAccess - Manual transmission of positions - Display of FMS-data - Timeline & replay function - Speed statistics - Theft protection - Alarm function - Navigation to the vehicle/object (via maps app) - Automatic login ... And many more!

About

Protektor GPS

Features
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Protektor GPS, es una plataforma para que pueda monitorear sus vehículos, además es fácil de usar, variedad de reportes, estable, personalizada, y ofrecemos un soporte oportuno y acertado a nuestros clientes, de esta forma usted se sentirá seguro. Reportes y Funciones de la Plataforma: • Automatización de Reportes por día o semanas. • Reportes a su o sus correos electrónicos. • Alarma de Alertas. • Crear Geo cerca ilimitadas. • Crear sitios de interés. • Reportes de recorrido. • Reportes de distancia y rendimiento. • Consumo promedio de combustible • Tiempo de encendido. • Exceso de velocidad. • Reportes de temperatura (sensores aparte ) • Reportes de alarmas. • Reportes en E/S de Geo cerca. • Uso de flota. • Reportes imprimibles o descargables en Excel-PDF o HTML. Alertas en Plataforma (según GPS) y Correo: • Ingreso a Geo cerca. • Exceso de velocidad. • Tracker con problemas. • Salida de Geo cerca. • Botón de pánico activo. • Comando Detener Vehículo. • Comando Activar Vehículo. • Armado de Vehículo.(Según Plan) • Desarmado de Vehículo.(Según Plan) • Batería desconectada. • Motor encendido. • Puerta abierta.(Según Plan) • Sensor de vibración o impacto activo. • Mantenimiento programado. • Vehículo en movimiento. • Conexión de batería principal. • Apagado de vehículo.

Screenshots

GPS4 screens
Protektor GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GPS at every 2 months against Protektor GPS's every 27 months. GPS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS ships an update every 2 months, Protektor GPS every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GPS versus Protektor GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPSProtektor GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGPSoverIP GmbHDouglas Ponce Fernandez

In-app purchases

None

GPS

No in-app purchases

None

Protektor GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS free?
GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protektor GPS free?
Protektor GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS or Protektor GPS have ads?
Neither GPS nor Protektor GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS or Protektor GPS?
GPS ships an update every 2 months, and Protektor GPS every 27 months. Most recently, GPS was updated on October 17, 2026 and Protektor GPS on October 19, 2026.

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