GPS Tracker Tool vs Orientation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.)
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
GPS Tracker Tool ships an update every 5 weeks, Orientation every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | GPS Tracker Tool | Orientation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (14 ratings) | 4.6 (142 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | 81.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 142 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Hoereth | Chaviro Software |
Customer experience
GPS Tracker Tool
Orientation
In-app purchases
GPS Tracker Tool
- One Month$1.99
- One Quarter$4.99
- Half-Year$8.99
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- One Year$15.99
Orientation
No in-app purchases
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