Comparison

Log GPS vs GPS Logger Plus

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

Head to head
About

Log GPS

This utility logs and records GPS data, including location, notes, and accuracy details. It offers a big button mode for easy data logging and allows exporting data in various formats for use in other applications. It also provides a return-to-location feature.

Highlights
  • Log and record GPS data
  • Save notes with GPS points
  • Export data as CSV or GPX
  • Return to saved location
  • Big Button mode for easy saving
  • Offline operation
Currently charting
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LogGPS is a GPS data logger and recorder utility that saves all GPS data when you press the 'Save' button. The saved data includes notes, date and time, longitude, latitude, altitude, horizontal accuracy, vertical accuracy, speed, course, heading, and heading accuracy. The notes are not cleared between saves so you may save multiple data points with the same notes, add to the existing notes, or you may manually clear or edit the notes between saves. LogGPS is an ideal application to use for remote GPS data gathering with the intent of importing the GPS data into another application. LogGPS does not require any mapping for basic operation and therefor it does not require any network access. Because it does not require network access and currently does not record in the background it is fast and very easy on battery life. LogGPS has an option for a Big Button mode that make the entire screen a 'Save' button. Once activated, touching anywhere on the screen saves the current GPS location. This mode was designed specifically for city administrations to log locations for follow-up code enforcement inspections. It is possible to show any saved location using a map application. Of course, it only works if you have network access. There is also a 'return to location' function. After selecting a saved location, select the 'Return To' button and a new view will appear that shows the course, bearing, distance, and time to return to the saved location. The user may view all saved GPS readings. Individual readings can be deleted and notes edited. Clicking ‘Export’ allows sharing the collected data as a comma separated (CSV), GPX route, and/or GPX waypoint file. Data is exported without any transformations (metric units and UTC) regardless of the display settings. Once the data is exported and a file selected, it can be emailed, sent to other applications, saved in a common file area, etc. using the 'Share' button Settings in the Apple Settings application allow: - Metric or US Customary Units for displayed distance. - Local device time or UTC for displayed time. - DMS or fractional degrees for displayed latitude and longitude. - Sorting newest readings at top or bottom. - Selection of mapping application (Apple Maps, Google Maps, Google Web.) - Self contained help files. - GPS update settings to balance battery life with accuracy. - Selection of CSV export formats (header row inclusion, time format, separator, null values, line endings, etc.) - Type of Save feedback.

About

GPS Logger Plus

Record your location, path, speed, and altitude with this device sensor log tool. Preview your GPS data in detail, including map plotting and graph mode. It's lightweight, battery efficient, and ad-free.

Highlights
  • Record GPS coordinates, orientation, altitude, speed, and distance
  • Preview recorded GPS data with map plotting and graph mode
  • Show altitude and speed statistics
  • Set metric or imperial units
  • Lightweight and battery efficient
  • Ad-free and privacy-focused
  • Export and share GPS log files
Features
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GPS Logger is device sensor log tool that enables you to record your position and your path. The data record includes GPS coordinates, attitude, speed, distance and device heading. You are able to preview the GPS Log data after recording. Features : • Record the GPS coordinate data of your iOS Devices, which are: -- Device GPS coordinate. -- Device Orientation to North. -- Device Altitude. -- Device Speed. -- Device Distance traveled. -- Plus the Time and Date of recording start. • Show Altitude Stats such as minimum altitude, average altitude and maximum altitude. • Show Speed Stats such as minimum speed, average speed and maximum speed. • Able to set Metric or Imperial units. • Lightweight, battery efficient GPS Logger. • No integrated maps while recording for power saving. • Ability to turn off screen while recording for power saving. • Rename/Delete GPS log file. • Preview recorded GPS data in detail, including map plotting and graph mode. • Works seamlessly on both iPhone and iPad. • Lightweight, compact app optimized for everyday use. • Ad-free and built with privacy in mind. GPS Log Files : • All the GPS log files can be accessed in [Files] app, [GPS Logger] Folder. • The GPS log files can be open via normal text editor. • The data array includes altitude [in Meter], compass orientation [0-360 Degree], distance traveled [in Meter], GPS Coordinates and Speed [in Meter/Second]. • The GPS data are recorded with 1.0 sec interval. • You can share GPS log files to another device via Airdrop, Messages or Mail. • To load GPS log files that share by others, simply place the GPS log files into [GPS Logger] Folder via [Files] app. Usage: • Record the track of your walking or running. • Remember the best places you've seen. • Use for long walk, hike or flight ride. • Record the trips while riding and analyse the speed, altitude or distance. • Share your tracks with your family and friends. • For OpenStreetMap map editing. • And many more depend on your imagination. Note: Turn off screen while recording for power saving, tap on the same location again to bring the screen back. Thanks for your support and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

Log GPS4 screens
GPS Logger Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Log GPS at 67% against GPS Logger Plus's 0%. Log GPS also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 46 months) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). GPS Logger Plus's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Log GPS costs $4.99 and GPS Logger Plus $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Log GPS ships an update every 5 months, GPS Logger Plus every 46 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Log GPS versus GPS Logger Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLog GPSGPS Logger Plus
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 46 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFairwinds SoftwareHeng Jia Liang

Customer experience

Log GPS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

GPS Logger Plus

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Log GPS

No in-app purchases

None

GPS Logger Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Log GPS free?
Log GPS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Logger Plus free?
GPS Logger Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Log GPS or GPS Logger Plus have ads?
Neither Log GPS nor GPS Logger Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Log GPS or GPS Logger Plus?
Log GPS ships an update every 5 months, and GPS Logger Plus every 46 months. Most recently, Log GPS was updated on September 10, 2026 and GPS Logger Plus on September 13, 2026.

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