# PlaceTrack vs NavOffroad

The clearest difference is rating: PlaceTrack at 5.0 against NavOffroad's 4.5. PlaceTrack also leads on price ($5.99 vs $9.99) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). NavOffroad's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 55%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

PlaceTrack costs $5.99 and NavOffroad $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PlaceTrack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of PlaceTrack's written reviews are positive against 67% of NavOffroad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PlaceTrack ships an update every 4 weeks, NavOffroad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlaceTrack | NavOffroad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placetrack/id371178753/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navoffroad/id6448929243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Tranquilli](https://appshunter.io/developer/341326067) | [Stephen Denham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686982157) |

## What reviewers say

### PlaceTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placetrack/id371178753)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive location journaling and sharing for families. It tracks speed, altitude, and activity, with optional real-time sharing and directions to loved ones' locations. It also supports GPX track import and comparison.

**Highlights:** 24/7 location journaling, Real-time family tracking, Speed, altitude, and activity data, GPX track import and overlay, Street-level image viewing, Optional safe location sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔋 Battery life saver
- 🚀 Works in background
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- 🔄 Reliable updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Network errors
- 🐛 Freezing app
- 🐛 GPS always active

**Reported bugs**

- Network status error
- Crashing issues
- App closes when accessing contacts
- AutoCheck-In Setup Failed error
- GPS always active

**Requested features**

- Introduce metric system option
- More website tracking options
- Update to work with Google+ location
- iPad version
- Send location when power status changes


### NavOffroad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navoffroad/id6448929243)

Explore off-road with advanced mapping and navigation tools. Track your real-time position, customize maps, and import your own data. Plan routes, record tracks, and view detailed location information.

**Highlights:** Real-time position tracking, Multiple map styles, Custom map style import, Off-road trail display, Import custom data (GeoJSON, GPX, KML), Record and share tracks, CarPlay integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlaceTrack free?

PlaceTrack costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NavOffroad free?

NavOffroad costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlaceTrack or NavOffroad?

PlaceTrack is rated higher. PlaceTrack averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NavOffroad averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do PlaceTrack or NavOffroad have ads?

Neither PlaceTrack nor NavOffroad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlaceTrack or NavOffroad?

PlaceTrack ships an update every 4 weeks, and NavOffroad fortnightly. Most recently, PlaceTrack was updated on November 13, 2026 and NavOffroad on November 3, 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.*