Comparison

GPS vs GPS Explorer

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

GPS Explorer

Features
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GPS Explorer is the map and navigation app for cyclists, hikers, drivers, motorcyclists and everyone who actively explores the world. 3D GLOBE WITH SATELLITE IMAGERY Experience the Earth as an interactive 3D globe with high-resolution satellite imagery - rotatable, zoomable, down to the finest detail. The unique split-view shows the same location simultaneously in the globe and in classic OpenStreetMap side by side. Plan your tours with a bird's-eye view and the precision of a street map. Choose from 8 map styles: Street, Satellite, Topographic, Cycling, Winter Sports, Watercolor, 3D Globe and Split-View. NAVIGATION Turn-by-turn voice guidance for pedestrians, bicycle, e-bike, MTB, car and motorcycle. Routes are automatically recalculated when you go off track. Distance, arrival time and all turns always in view. Navigate directly to group members with live location. RECORD TOURS Integrated bike computer with real-time speed, distance and elevation. After the tour: interactive elevation profile, full statistics and GPX export. Elevation data is added automatically. Daily and total distance always up to date. DISCOVER Wikipedia articles directly on the map: explore landmarks and places with a single tap. Current regional news as a map layer. Create, categorize and share your own POIs with your group. GROUPS AND CHALLENGES Share your location live with the group and track all members on the map. Take on route challenges, compete for the best time on the live leaderboard or create your own challenges from your tours. TECHNICAL Based on OpenStreetMap - Firebase Sync - Offline Mode Available in 7 languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese. Guest mode available without registration. GPS Explorer - The World in Your Hands.

Screenshots

GPS4 screens
GPS Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS at none against GPS Explorer's 10. GPS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). GPS Explorer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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 Explorer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS ships an update every 2 months, GPS Explorer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GPS versus GPS Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPSGPS Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGPSoverIP GmbHStefan Hutter

In-app purchases

None

GPS

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

GPS Explorer

One-time10
  • Snow Map$5.99
  • Weather Map$5.99
  • 3D Globe$5.99
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  • Split View$5.99
  • Nautical Map$5.99
  • Aviation Map$5.99
  • 3D Street Map$5.99
  • Historical Map$5.99
  • Hiking Map$5.99
  • All Maps$59.99

Questions

Is GPS free?
GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Explorer free?
GPS Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GPS or GPS Explorer have ads?
Neither GPS nor GPS Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS or GPS Explorer?
GPS ships an update every 2 months, and GPS Explorer every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS was updated on September 13, 2026 and GPS Explorer on September 23, 2026.

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