# MilGPS vs GPS Tracks

The clearest difference is price: GPS Tracks at Free against MilGPS's $12.99. GPS Tracks also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and device support (5 vs 2). MilGPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#1 vs #73). On rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

GPS Tracks is free to download; MilGPS costs $12.99 up front. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. MilGPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MilGPS against 4.7 for GPS Tracks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of MilGPS's written reviews are positive against 88% of GPS Tracks's.

MilGPS ships an update monthly, GPS Tracks fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MilGPS | GPS Tracks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milgps/id405835358/reviews)** | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 88.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #73 |
| Size | 46 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cascode Labs Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/895755095) | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) |

## What reviewers say

### MilGPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milgps/id405835358)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Navigation, #27 Top Paid, #49 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This field navigation tool displays your location and waypoints on customizable screens. It supports multiple coordinate systems and map datums, and allows for waypoint import/export. Offline map support is available.

**Highlights:** MGRS/USNG/UTM/Lat/Lon display, Waypoint creation and organization, Map visualization with grid lines, Offline MBTiles map support, Multiple datum and format support, GPX waypoint import/export

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Handy, accurate, and customizable
- 🔒 Reliable even without cell service
- 👍 Excellent for land navigation and training
- 👍 Useful for a variety of outdoor activities
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with map loading and zoom
- 🔋 Lack of offline map support
- 🔍 Limited ability to draw/annotate on maps
- 🔍 Difficulty quickly entering coordinates

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with map orientation and zooming
- Inconsistent behavior when exporting data

**Requested features**

- Add ability to measure distance and direction between waypoints
- Implement live tracking and sharing of locations between devices
- Introduce support for downloading and using offline maps
- Add more options for overlays, shapes, and annotations on maps
- Develop an Apple Watch companion app


### GPS Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Navigation, #186 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app allows users to track outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running. It enables navigation to waypoints, storage of favorite destinations, and offers advanced features for route planning and data export with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Track hiking, biking, running, and walking routes, Navigate to saved waypoints, Store and manage favorite destinations, Offline map downloads, Export tracks and waypoints (GPX, KML, CSV), Real-time track sharing, Apple Watch app for direct activity tracking

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Tracks Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| GPS Tracks Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Datum Add-On Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Versatile features for various activities
- 🚀 Responsive customer support
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 👎 Offline maps not fully functional

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks disappearing after updates
- GPS coordinates not always accurate
- Difficulty deleting unwanted waypoints

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit waypoint names
- Improved map synchronization across devices
- Integration with popular fitness apps
- Landscape map view option
- Automatic activity tracking without user interaction


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MilGPS free?

MilGPS costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MilGPS or GPS Tracks?

MilGPS is rated higher. MilGPS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while GPS Tracks averages 4.7 from 18K ratings.

### Do MilGPS or GPS Tracks have ads?

Neither MilGPS nor GPS Tracks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MilGPS or GPS Tracks?

MilGPS ships an update monthly, and GPS Tracks fortnightly. Most recently, MilGPS was updated on September 23, 2026 and GPS Tracks on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MilGPS or GPS Tracks?

MilGPS currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and GPS Tracks at #73. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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