Pure GPS vs GPS Navigation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pure GPS
This app provides straightforward GPS navigation using latitude and longitude coordinates. It offers a clean interface for storing and directing users to waypoints, with features like maps, speed, and heading display. Locations can be added manually, by current position, or via map press, and waypoints can be shared via email.
- Store and direct to waypoints
- Latitude and longitude input
- Map display
- Metric and customary measurements
- Speed and heading display
- Share waypoints via email
- Background waypoint proximity alerts
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Pure GPS stores and directs users to waypoints using latitude and longitude coordinates. Pure GPS delivers the necessary functionality to utilize the iPhone's built-in GPS in a simple clean interface. The best thing about Pure GPS is its simplicity. If you plug in the latitude and longitude, Pure GPS will direct you to your destination. It's as easy as that! With Pure GPS there is no need to understand a complicated interface. Pure GPS features maps, metric and customary measurements, speed and heading. Locations can be entered into Pure GPS by entering in coordinates, by marking the user's current location, or by a long press on the map. Now users can share a waypoint with a friend through email! Users can store multiple waypoints and navigate to them. The user can also save their current position as a waypoint to navigate back to later. In addition, Pure GPS can notify you when you get close to your waypoint even while running in the background. Pure GPS does not require users to create an account or share their waypoints in any manner. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please contact us! You can do so through the app in the Settings page. We'd love to hear from you. Please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
GPS Navigation
This app offers a high-tech dashboard experience for driving, cycling, or hiking. It provides accurate speed and location data with a full-screen map, precision speedometer, and flight data. It also includes trip analytics and is designed to be battery optimized and privacy-focused.
- Full-screen navigation map
- Precision speedometer
- Pro-flight data (altitude, heading, GPS accuracy)
- Trip analytics (average speed, max speed, odometer)
- Battery optimized GPS algorithms
- Privacy controls for location permissions
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GPS Speedometer & Trip Tracker The all-in-one GPS companion for drivers and cyclists. Track your speed, distance, and trips in real time with beautiful maps powered by OpenStreetMap. CAR & BIKE MODE Switch between Car and Bike mode with a single tap. Each mode shows the most relevant points of interest: • Car Mode — Gas stations, EV chargers, rest stops, and live traffic overlay • Bike Mode — Repair shops, water points, bike parking, bike rentals, and cycle routes REAL-TIME DASHBOARD • Current speed with large, glanceable gauge • Average speed, max speed, and altitude • Heading with rotating compass (degrees + cardinal direction) • Trip distance and duration timer • Odometer (persists across sessions) • GPS accuracy indicator TRIP TRACKING • Start/stop trip tracking with one tap • Live route drawn on the map as you drive or ride • Full trip history saved automatically • Trip Detail page with route visualization and statistics SHARE YOUR TRIPS • Automatically view your trip summary when you stop • Share a beautiful trip screenshot to Facebook, Instagram, Zalo, WhatsApp, or any app • Save trip screenshots directly to your photo gallery NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST • Gas stations, EV chargers, and rest stops for drivers • Bike repair shops, water points, parking, and rentals for cyclists • Cycle routes for exploring new paths • Tap any POI for details — name, distance, power (EV), opening hours • Save favorites for quick access later • Navigate to any POI with one tap (opens Google Maps) LIVE TRAFFIC • Real-time traffic flow overlay powered by TomTom • See congestion, slow-downs, and clear roads at a glance • Available in Car mode (toggle on/off anytime) DARK & LIGHT THEME • Beautiful dark theme with a sleek night-mode map • Light theme with clear, readable map tiles • Toggle anytime from the map screen CUSTOMIZABLE UNITS • Speed: km/h or mph • Distance: km or miles • Altitude: meters or feet PRIVACY • No login required — works completely offline • GPS data stays on your device • No tracking, no analytics, no data collection Download GPS Speedometer today and turn every drive or ride into a tracked adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pure GPS at 74% against GPS Navigation's 0%. Pure GPS also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (97 vs 5). GPS Navigation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pure GPS holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pure GPS has 97 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Pure GPS's written reviews are positive against 0% of GPS Navigation's.
Pure GPS ships an update monthly, GPS Navigation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pure GPS | GPS Navigation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (97 ratings) — better | 3.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CodeBurners | Duc Le |
Customer experience
Pure GPS
GPS Navigation
Bugs and requests
Pure GPS
Reported bugs
10 issues- Map screen crashes app when clicked
- Email export feature causes crashes
- Compass heading freezes intermittently
- Accuracy radius stuck at 200+ feet after updates
- Waypoint coordinates round incorrectly
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- Distance calculations inaccurate and fluctuating
- App incompatible with latest iOS versions
- GPS signal detection issues in some locations
- Waypoint navigation doesn't stop at destination
- App runs in background draining battery
Requested features
15 requests- Ad-free premium version or subscription option
- Offline map caching support
- Custom waypoint icons and colors
- Alphabetical waypoint list sorting
- Audible alarm when approaching waypoints
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- Breadcrumb trail/path history feature
- Multiple coordinate format options (DMS, decimal degrees)
- Cloud backup and multi-device synchronization
- Bearing display in degrees
- SMS location sharing capability
- UI modernization and redesign
- Quick search feature for stored waypoints
- Metric measurement option
- Hide/show specific pins on map
- Improved keyboard handling in UI
GPS Navigation
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pure GPS
No in-app purchases
GPS Navigation
No in-app purchases









