Comparison

GPSRecorder vs myLocation

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

Head to head
About

GPSRecorder

Record your location and movements with this GPS tracker. Geotag external photos and review your past tracks on a map. An economy mode helps conserve battery life.

Highlights
  • Record position and moves
  • Geotag external pictures
  • Review tracks on map
  • Export tracks as GPX files
  • Economy mode for battery saving
Features
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GPSRecorder turns your iPhone in a GPS tracker and recording device. Use it: - to record your position, - to record your moves,  - to geotag your external pictures. While recording, the app just gives you your current latitude, longitude, distance and duration of record. You can afterwards review your previous tracks on your phone, including map, distance and speed travelled, or export one as a GPX file for use with other software (GPX is lingua franca for locations), for example for geotagging pictures taken with an external camera. Continued use of Location Services running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life, so there is an economy mode that will only record notable changes (usually several kilometers away).

About

myLocation

Easily share and save precise GPS coordinates anywhere on Earth. Pin your current location or any spot on the map, and share it via text, email, or social media. Ideal for adventurers, travelers, or sharing your location in emergencies.

Highlights
  • Precise GPS coordinate sharing
  • Automatic and manual pin placement
  • Multiple sharing options (text, email, social media)
  • Intuitive map interface
  • Emergency location sharing
  • Customizable saved locations with notes
Features
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Embark on a seamless journey to any destination with myLocation—the ultimate iOS app for precise location sharing and saving. Whether you’re an adventurer exploring uncharted territories or simply need to share your exact spot with friends and family, myLocation makes it effortless. Key Features: • Precise Location Sharing: Share your exact GPS coordinates anywhere on Earth. Ideal for locations without a standard address, ensuring your contacts can find you without hassle. • Automatic Pin Placement: Instantly get your current location pinned on the map, or manually select any spot you wish to share or save for later. • Versatile Sharing Options: Share your location via text, email, social media, or even send a vCard contact file. Choose the method that suits you best. • Intuitive User Interface: Navigate through maps and place pins with ease. Our user-friendly design ensures a smooth experience, even for first-time users. • Safety First: Quickly share your location in emergencies. Send your coordinates to emergency services or trusted contacts with just a tap. • Customization: Personalize your pins and maps. Add notes to saved locations and organize them for quick access. Why Choose myLocation? • Reliability: Accurate GPS data ensures you always know where you are and can share it confidently. • Versatility: Suitable for travelers, hikers, sailors, and anyone who needs precise location data. • Privacy: Your location data is secure. Share only what you want, when you want. Download myLocation today and transform your device into a powerful GPS tool. Make sharing your corner of the world as easy as a tap!

Screenshots

GPSRecorder3 screens
myLocation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myLocation at 69% against GPSRecorder's 29%. myLocation also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (327 vs 1). GPSRecorder's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

GPSRecorder costs $0.99 and myLocation $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPSRecorder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLocation has 327 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of GPSRecorder's written reviews are positive against 69% of myLocation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPSRecorder ships an update every 3 months, myLocation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GPSRecorder versus myLocation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPSRecordermyLocation
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (327 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews68.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1327 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperC GodefroyApostolos Samaras

Customer experience

GPSRecorder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative61.9%

myLocation

All ratings326 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%

Bugs and requests

GPSRecorder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

myLocation

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 🐛 Does not work
  • 🐛 Impossible to open a map
  • 🐛 Low precision
  • 🐛 Does not show precise location
  • 🐛 Very inaccurate

Requested features

1 request
  • 💡 Propose Notes in the share option

In-app purchases

None

GPSRecorder

No in-app purchases

None

myLocation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPSRecorder free?
GPSRecorder costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is myLocation free?
myLocation costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GPSRecorder or myLocation?
GPSRecorder is rated higher. GPSRecorder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while myLocation averages 4.6 from 327 ratings.
Do GPSRecorder or myLocation have ads?
Neither GPSRecorder nor myLocation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPSRecorder or myLocation?
GPSRecorder ships an update every 3 months, and myLocation every 2 months. Most recently, GPSRecorder was updated on November 10, 2026 and myLocation on November 6, 2026.

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