# myTracks vs GPS

The clearest difference is rating: myTracks at 4.4 against GPS's 3.4. myTracks also leads on ratings volume (232 vs 18) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). GPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myTracks sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

myTracks holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTracks has 232 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of myTracks's written reviews are positive against 60% of GPS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

myTracks ships an update every 4 weeks, GPS every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | myTracks | GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytracks-the-gps-logger/id358697908/reviews)** | [3.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-pro/id984920064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **232** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **59.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 309 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dirk Stichling](https://appshunter.io/developer/358697911) | [Marvin Wagner](https://appshunter.io/developer/578107479) |

## What reviewers say

### myTracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytracks-the-gps-logger/id358697908)

This app transforms your iPhone or Apple Watch into a GPS logger. Record tracks, add waypoints and photos, and view them on various maps, even offline. Tracks are stored locally and can be synced via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Record GPS tracks with iPhone or Apple Watch, Display tracks on various maps (offline available), Add waypoints and photos to tracks, Export tracks as GPX, KML, KMZ, or ZIP, Sync tracks and photos via iCloud, Apple Watch app with recording function

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| myTracks Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| myTracks Premium | $4.99 | per year |
| Colorado | $0.99 | one-time |
| Florida | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arizona | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oregon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Texas | $0.99 | one-time |
| California | $0.99 | one-time |
| New York | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extension Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| United States | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 No data exploitation or tracking
- 📍 Accurate GPS tracking and recording
- 🗺️ Offline OpenStreetMap functionality
- 💰 Affordable or free pricing model
- 📊 Detailed statistics (elevation, speed, duration)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Recording stops unexpectedly mid-track
- 💳 Sudden premium paywall requirements
- 🗺️ Slow map loading and rendering
- 🗺️ Jerky offline map rotation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup with certain iOS versions
- Screen freezes when zooming or interacting with maps
- Recording fails to save tracks despite timer running
- GPS location not updating or showing incorrect position
- App closes when attempting to save or export files

**Requested features**

- Rename recorded tracks after saving
- Multiple simultaneous map tracking
- Color-coded flags and custom icons
- CarPlay support
- Batch delete functionality


### GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-pro/id984920064)

Record your outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, or driving with live route tracking. Monitor speed, altitude, and create custom map markers. Share your recorded routes with friends in various export formats.

**Highlights:** Live route tracking on map, Record speed and altitude, Create custom map markers, Pause and resume recordings, Export routes in KML, GPX, CSV, Share recordings with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myTracks free?

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

### Is GPS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myTracks or GPS?

myTracks is rated higher. myTracks averages 4.4 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while GPS averages 3.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do myTracks or GPS have ads?

Neither myTracks nor GPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myTracks or GPS?

myTracks ships an update every 4 weeks, and GPS every 2 weeks. Most recently, myTracks was updated on November 1, 2026 and GPS on November 1, 2026.

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