# Theodolite vs GPS Tracks

The clearest difference is price: GPS Tracks at Free against Theodolite's $8.99. GPS Tracks also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 902). Theodolite's advantage is chart position (#7 vs #75) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

GPS Tracks is free to download; Theodolite costs $8.99 up front. Theodolite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Theodolite against 4.7 for GPS Tracks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 902, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 88% positive.

Theodolite ships an update every 4 months, GPS Tracks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Theodolite | GPS Tracks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (902 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite/id339393884/reviews) | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 902 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #75 |
| Size | 30 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) |

## What reviewers say

### Theodolite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite/id339393884)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app combines a compass, inclinometer, rangefinder, GPS, and map with augmented reality features. Capture photos and videos with overlaid geographical data, and navigate using detailed offline maps. Share locations and collaborate with others for various outdoor and professional uses.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality viewfinder, Compass and inclinometer, GPS and map navigation, Data-overlay photo/video camera, Offline map support, Rangefinder and nav calculator, Coordinate system support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Team Tracking | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| US Mountain Summits AR Layer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $8.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $17.99 | one-time |
| US State Plane Coordinates | $24.99 | one-time |


### GPS Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Navigation, #198 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app allows users to track outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running. It enables navigation to waypoints, storage of favorite destinations, and offers advanced features for route planning and data export with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Track hiking, biking, running, and walking routes, Navigate to saved waypoints, Store and manage favorite destinations, Offline map downloads, Export tracks and waypoints (GPX, KML, CSV), Real-time track sharing, Apple Watch app for direct activity tracking

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Tracks Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| GPS Tracks Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Datum Add-On Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Versatile features for various activities
- 🚀 Responsive customer support
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 👎 Offline maps not fully functional

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks disappearing after updates
- GPS coordinates not always accurate
- Difficulty deleting unwanted waypoints

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit waypoint names
- Improved map synchronization across devices
- Integration with popular fitness apps
- Landscape map view option
- Automatic activity tracking without user interaction


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Theodolite free?

Theodolite costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is GPS Tracks free?

GPS Tracks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Theodolite or GPS Tracks?

Theodolite and GPS Tracks are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 902 and 18K ratings respectively.

### Do Theodolite or GPS Tracks have ads?

Neither Theodolite nor GPS Tracks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Theodolite or GPS Tracks?

Theodolite ships an update every 4 months, and GPS Tracks fortnightly. Most recently, Theodolite was updated on September 24, 2026 and GPS Tracks on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Theodolite or GPS Tracks?

Theodolite currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and GPS Tracks at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*