# GPSnote vs Optimus Tracking

The clearest difference is price: Optimus Tracking at Free against GPSnote's $0.99. Optimus Tracking also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 12). GPSnote's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Optimus Tracking is free to download; GPSnote costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Optimus Tracking holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optimus Tracking has 4.8K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of GPSnote's written reviews are positive against 59% of Optimus Tracking's.

GPSnote ships an update every 2 months, Optimus Tracking every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPSnote | Optimus Tracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpsnote/id335485024/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimus-tracking/id1138903388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | **59.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vlad Alexa](https://appshunter.io/developer/947221329) | [CHURPSE GPS TRACKING INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788838208) |

## What reviewers say

### GPSnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpsnote/id335485024)

Pinpoint locations on a map to add notes, descriptions, and details. Automatically capture location information and organize all your annotations in a searchable list. Sync across devices and easily export your data.

**Highlights:** Add notes by tapping, current location, or search, Reposition notes easily, Automatic country and city details, Organized list of all notes, Global search for locations, iCloud sync across devices, Export notes via File Sharing, Open notes directly in Maps for navigation

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📍 Useful for tracking locations
- 🗺️ Good for planning trips
- 📝 Allows notes for pins
- 🌍 Worldwide map display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 App doesn't load/work
- 🐛 Search functionality issues
- 🐛 Data loss (pins disappear)
- 🐛 Inaccurate GPS/pin placement

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes every time trying to search a location
- Points (pins) get lost
- Cannot place any notes on iPhone
- App doesn't load properly
- App crashes upon search

**Requested features**

- Add different colors to pins
- Option to send all information to email at once
- Add ability to create backup files via email
- Optional inner country boundaries (states, provinces)
- Ability to place markers with GPS coordinates


### Optimus Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimus-tracking/id1138903388)

Monitor your vehicles and GPS devices in real-time. Receive instant alerts via push notifications, email, or SMS for enhanced security and management.

**Highlights:** Manage vehicles and GPS devices, Real-time vehicle tracking, Push notification alerts, Email alerts, SMS alerts, Manage alert recipients

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 🔒 Reliable security
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful alerts
- 🚀 Real-time updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional signal loss
- 🔋 Battery life issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate location data
- 🐛 Delayed notifications
- 👎 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Connectivity problems
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More frequent location updates
- Improved geofencing capabilities
- Ability to export trip data
- Speed monitoring and alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPSnote free?

GPSnote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Optimus Tracking free?

Optimus Tracking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPSnote or Optimus Tracking?

Optimus Tracking is rated higher. GPSnote averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Optimus Tracking averages 4.6 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do GPSnote or Optimus Tracking have ads?

Neither GPSnote nor Optimus Tracking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPSnote or Optimus Tracking?

GPSnote ships an update every 2 months, and Optimus Tracking every 5 weeks. Most recently, GPSnote was updated on October 11, 2026 and Optimus Tracking on October 14, 2026.

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