Comparison

Pure GPS vs Seeker

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Seeker

This navigation app provides a simple, arrow-based directional guide to your destination, ideal for those who struggle with traditional maps. It features a one-handed UI, Apple Watch integration, and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Arrow-based directional guidance
  • One-handed UI operation
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable theme colors
  • Dark mode support
  • Map and navigation screen switching
Features
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You step out of the subway in a new city, open your map, and still can't tell which way you're facing. So you stand there turning in circles, or walk half a block before realizing you have to turn back. With Seeker, you just start walking the way the arrow points. The screen shows an arrow toward your destination and how far away it is. Even if maps have never been your thing, you'll know which way to go. START WALKING THE MOMENT YOU ARRIVE No more standing at a station exit trying to make sense of the map. Head to a meetup spot or a restaurant you've never been to without second-guessing every turn. There are no street names or turn-by-turn instructions to remember. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE STREET, NOT YOUR PHONE An arrow and a number take a quick glance, so you can look up and enjoy where you are. You'll get a notification 100 m before your destination and another when you arrive. The remaining distance and time also show on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. IN A CROWD, JUST CHECK YOUR WRIST At a festival, in a packed station or at a red light on your bike, you can check your direction without pulling out your phone. Set a destination on your iPhone and it's sent to your Apple Watch automatically. A RELIABLE GUIDE OUTDOORS When there's no road to follow, knowing "that way, 400 m" is often all you need. • Campsites • Fishing spots • Trail junctions • Beaches and ski slopes NO MORE WANDERING AROUND LOOKING FOR YOUR CAR Coming back to a huge parking lot, a trailhead or an event venue is a lot less stressful. Save your spot when you park, then follow the arrow back. EASY WITH ONE HAND Carrying bags or holding a child's hand? You can still use Seeker with one hand. The search bar sits at the bottom of the screen, within reach of your thumb. Zoom the map by sliding along the edge of the screen. No pinching needed. NEW PHONE, SAME PLACES Your saved places come with you when you switch to a new iPhone. Back up your favorites and history to iCloud and restore them by signing in with the same Apple Account. Available on the free plan too. MORE FEATURES • A line on the map between you and your destination (can be turned off in Settings) • A choice of theme colors and arrow designs • Dark mode SEEKER PREMIUM All navigation features are free. A Premium subscription adds: • No ads • Data saved on your Apple Watch so it works without your iPhone • Favorites: 20 → 200 • History: 20 → 100 • Theme colors: 5 → 10 You can also hide ads for 6 hours (up to 48 hours) by watching a short video. TERMS AND PRIVACY Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. You can cancel at any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://seekerapp.net/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://seekerapp.net/en/privacy/

Screenshots

Pure GPS2 screens
Seeker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Seeker at 4.6 against Pure GPS's 4.3. Pure GPS's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (100 vs 25). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Seeker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100 and 25 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Pure GPS's written reviews are positive against 72% of Seeker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pure GPS ships an update monthly, Seeker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pure GPS versus Seeker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPure GPSSeeker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (100 ratings)4.6 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings100 — better25
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCodeBurnersKeisuke Fukuda

Customer experience

Pure GPS

All ratings91 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative22.5%

Seeker

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.7%

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

Seeker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pure GPS

No in-app purchases

None

Seeker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pure GPS free?
Pure GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seeker free?
Seeker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pure GPS or Seeker?
Seeker is rated higher. Pure GPS averages 4.3 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Seeker averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.
Do Pure GPS or Seeker have ads?
Both Pure GPS and Seeker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pure GPS or Seeker?
Pure GPS ships an update monthly, and Seeker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pure GPS was updated on October 23, 2026 and Seeker on October 24, 2026.

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