# GV Connect vs Pro Map Tools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pro Map Tools at none against GV Connect's 5. Pro Map Tools also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (50% vs 42%). GV Connect's advantage is ratings volume (272 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GV Connect costs $2.99 and Pro Map Tools $2.99 up front. GV Connect sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pro Map Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for GV Connect against 4.0 for Pro Map Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GV Connect has 272 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of GV Connect's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pro Map Tools's.

GV Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, Pro Map Tools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GV Connect | Pro Map Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-connect/id347835665/reviews) | **[4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-map-tools/id1092044282/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Amann](https://appshunter.io/developer/291900275) | [GV Software Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546986561) |

## What reviewers say

### GV Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-connect/id347835665)

Manage your Google Voice account with a feature-rich app. Send texts, make calls, listen to voicemails with transcriptions, and organize your conversations. Offers advanced settings and offline access.

**Highlights:** Place calls using Google Voice number, Send and receive SMS/MMS, Listen to voicemails with transcription, Manage messages (archive, star, note), Search message history, Offline message access, Change Google Voice account settings

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Location Awareness | $0.99 | one-time |
| MMS Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for Google Voice management
- 🚀 Supports Google Voice better than official app
- 💡 Useful features like location-based profiles
- 🔒 Secure with password lock option
- 🙌 Responsive and dedicated developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications don't work in real-time
- 🐛 MMS/picture sharing issues
- 🐛 Login and connection problems
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Delayed message notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with newer devices
- Inability to send/receive MMS

**Requested features**

- Push notification improvements
- Direct call option without callback
- Contact name display in app
- Subscription model for enhanced features


### Pro Map Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-map-tools/id1092044282)

This app offers a suite of map-based utilities for measuring distances, calculating areas, and visualizing radii. It includes tools to find travelable distances, antipode locations, and elevations, with country-specific postcode and distance features.

**Highlights:** Measure distances and areas on maps, Visualize radius around a point, Calculate travelable distance within a time limit, Find antipode of any location, Display elevation above sea level, Country-specific postcode and distance tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GV Connect free?

GV Connect costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pro Map Tools free?

Pro Map Tools costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GV Connect or Pro Map Tools?

Pro Map Tools is rated higher. GV Connect averages 3.9 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while Pro Map Tools averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do GV Connect or Pro Map Tools have ads?

Neither GV Connect nor Pro Map Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GV Connect or Pro Map Tools?

GV Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pro Map Tools every 3 weeks. Most recently, GV Connect was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pro Map Tools on November 2, 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.*