# GPSnote vs Geo Tracker

The clearest difference is update cadence: GPSnote at every 2 months against Geo Tracker's every 9 months. GPSnote also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 33%) and device support (5 vs 2). Geo Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for GPSnote against 2.7 for Geo Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of GPSnote's written reviews are positive against 33% of Geo Tracker's.

GPSnote ships an update every 2 months, Geo Tracker every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPSnote | Geo Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpsnote/id335485024/reviews)** | [2.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-tracker-gps-tracking/id627038315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **44.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vlad Alexa](https://appshunter.io/developer/947221329) | [ObjectGraph LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284700705) |

## 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


### Geo Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-tracker-gps-tracking/id627038315)

Record and analyze your routes with precision using GPS. Save paths in GPX format, customize map views, and track distance and speed. Offers detailed elevation profiles and waypoint management, with all data stored locally for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Record GPS tracks with battery optimization, Auto-pause tracking when stationary, Customize map styles, Track distance and speed, Create and manage waypoints, View detailed elevation profiles, Background tracking with auto-save

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPSnote free?

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

### Is Geo Tracker free?

Geo Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPSnote or Geo Tracker?

GPSnote is rated higher. GPSnote averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Geo Tracker averages 2.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do GPSnote or Geo Tracker have ads?

Neither GPSnote nor Geo Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPSnote or Geo Tracker?

GPSnote ships an update every 2 months, and Geo Tracker every 9 months. Most recently, GPSnote was updated on November 6, 2026 and Geo Tracker on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*