Comparison

GPS Tracker Tool vs Orientation

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

Head to head
About

GPS Tracker Tool

This tool provides remote control for dedicated hardware GPS trackers, drafting SMS commands and offering navigation assistance. It supports multiple trackers, geo-fencing, and reverse geocoding, with optional in-app purchases for live tracking features.

Highlights
  • Drafts SMS commands for trackers
  • Built-in compass for navigation
  • Cell triangulation fallback
  • Reverse geocoding
  • Manage multiple trackers
  • Visual geo-fence setup
  • Configurable unit system
Features
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More infos at gps-tracker-tool.de (support url). WHAT IT'S NOT - You can NOT track other phones with this app! This is a "remote control" for one of the dedicated hardware GPS trackers from the list of compatible models. - You cannot send SMS from iPod/iPad devices. However, you can still use the LIVE tracking features. MAJOR FEATURES - app will draft SMS commands for you - no need to carry around the tracker's manual - built-in compass for off-road navigation to tracker location - offers cell triangulation as fallback - reverse geocoding - administration of multiple trackers - visual set-up of geo-fence - configurable unit system (mi, km/h – m, ft) - quick commands = easy accessible custom commands - in-app purchases to enable the LIVE tracking features for some models: Trip history, trip start & end alerts, speed alert, geo fences, KML export INCOMING SMS You just copy the whole incoming SMS and switch to the app. It will then try to match it against known formats. All data can then usually be visualized on the map. Please understand that iOS DOES NOT ALLOW to intercept incoming SMS automatically! Some tracker models can be monitored via the internet. SUPPORTED TRACKER MODELS Anywhere (TK 108), Asta (EV07S*), ELRO (GPS1), Concox (GT02, GT011, GT 100), Incutex (TK 5000*, TK 104, TK 105*, TK 106, TK 116), meitrack (VT 310 v6, VT 310 v7), PAJ* (Allround, Easy, Gold, Motorcycle, Mini, Personal, Power, Professional), Simvalley (GT 60, GT 170, GT 280), TKstar* (Bike, 720, 816 OBD, 901, 905, 909, 915), Toplovo (TL 202), Wonde Proud (SPT 10, VT 10), Xexun* (TK 101, TK 102, TK 102-2, TK 102v6, TK 103, TK 103-2, TK 104, TK 106, TK 201, TK 201-2, TK 202, TK 203, TK 206, XT 009) * InApp live tracking via Internet for these models possible. After you made the tracker connect to the server, the feature can be activated with an InApp purchase. Model names might not always be unique amongst manufacturers, so if your tracker came with a manual, you can check for compatibility here: https://gps-tracker-tool.de/compatibility/ (see also support-url) KNOWN PROBLEMS - Please note that while you can send iMessages, you cannot send SMS from an iPad or iPod and therefore you would have very limited functionality on these devices. Still, an iPad would be a good choice for the LIVE tracking part. - Since iOS 10, short messages which contain links will be broken up into two. This makes copying a whole message impossible. You might have to miss out on the app's ability to visualize an incoming message from certain trackers. (If you experience any problem or have a feature request, please send us an e-mail. You find the address in the app's help section.)

About

Orientation

Easily locate yourself and find directions with this intuitive navigation tool. Search for any address or landmark and get real-time guidance on a map that functions as a compass. Ideal for urban exploration, outdoor adventures, or simply finding your way back.

Highlights
  • Locate yourself easily
  • Get directions and distance to destination
  • Find your car or return to starting point
  • Intuitive address search
  • Map orients as a compass
  • Display current address
  • Zoomable map
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Keep your bearings, wherever you are. Orientation lets you choose up to six places and instantly see where they are in relation to your current position. Compare their direction and distance, view their coordinates, and keep important places in sight while traveling, walking, hiking, or going about your day. Keep your hotel, parked car, starting point, meeting place, landmark, or any position you select on the map in view. MAIN FEATURES • View up to six places at the same time • See the direction and distance to each place on a visual compass • Check latitude and longitude coordinates • Display all selected places together on the map • Search for a place or address, or tap the map to place or move a target • Recenter on your current position and switch map types • Share a position or open a target in Apple Maps • Designed for iPhone and iPad Built for orientation at a glance, Orientation gives you a clear view of each selected place relative to you, so you can compare destinations and choose where to head. Location access and an internet connection are required. Compass accuracy may be affected by magnetic or electromagnetic interference.

Screenshots

GPS Tracker Tool4 screens
Orientation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orientation at none against GPS Tracker Tool's 4. Orientation also leads on price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and ratings volume (142 vs 14). GPS Tracker Tool's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

GPS Tracker Tool costs $6.99 and Orientation $2.99 up front. GPS Tracker Tool sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Orientation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for GPS Tracker Tool against 4.6 for Orientation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orientation has 142 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of GPS Tracker Tool's written reviews are positive against 81% of Orientation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Tracker Tool ships an update every 5 weeks, Orientation every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GPS Tracker Tool versus Orientation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Tracker ToolOrientation
Price$6.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.5 (14 ratings)4.6 (142 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews81.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14142 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael HoerethChaviro Software

Customer experience

GPS Tracker Tool

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative16.5%

Orientation

All ratings142 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GPS Tracker Tool

One-time4
  • One Month$1.99
  • One Quarter$4.99
  • Half-Year$8.99
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  • One Year$15.99
None

Orientation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Tracker Tool free?
GPS Tracker Tool costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Orientation free?
Orientation costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GPS Tracker Tool or Orientation?
Orientation is rated higher. GPS Tracker Tool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Orientation averages 4.6 from 142 ratings.
Do GPS Tracker Tool or Orientation have ads?
Neither GPS Tracker Tool nor Orientation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Tracker Tool or Orientation?
GPS Tracker Tool ships an update every 5 weeks, and Orientation every 2 months. Most recently, GPS Tracker Tool was updated on October 14, 2026 and Orientation on October 14, 2026.

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