# Maps+ vs GPS & Maps

The clearest difference is ads: Maps+ at none against GPS & Maps's shown. Maps+ also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). GPS & Maps's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 228) and review sentiment (63% vs 51%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maps+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPS & Maps sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Maps+ against 4.4 for GPS & Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS & Maps has 2.2K ratings behind it against 228, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Maps+'s written reviews are positive against 63% of GPS & Maps's.

Maps+ ships an update every 5 weeks, GPS & Maps monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maps+ | GPS & Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-plus/id416753449/reviews) | [4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 228 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | **62.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IZE, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/323114550) | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) |

## What reviewers say

### Maps+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-plus/id416753449)

Enhance your navigation experience with advanced bookmarking, location-based reminders, and intelligent search. This app offers powerful tools for users who need more from their mapping applications.

**Highlights:** Color-coded bookmarks, GPX import/export, Location-based reminders, Autocomplete search, Modular settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Limitations | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for traveling
- 👍 Customizable interface
- 🚀 Fast and accurate maps
- 👍 Useful for work/business
- 👍 Great for multiple pins/bookmarks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Lacks public transit directions
- 🚫 No street view

**Reported bugs**

- Pins disappearing after updates
- Routing issues and inaccurate directions
- Search results not working
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More pin/bookmark colors and icons
- Offline map caching
- Sync between devices
- Turn-by-turn voice navigation
- Public transit directions


### GPS & Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011)

This app provides precise location tracking, altitude, and speed measurements for various outdoor activities. Save and display waypoints on a map, utilize a compass, and access different map data sources. An integrated flashlight aids in low-light conditions.

**Highlights:** Precise GPS tracking, Altitude and speed logging, Waypoint saving and display, Integrated compass, Multiple coordinate formats, Map widgets, Flashlight functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Compass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map Widgets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open Street Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Google Maps | $0.99 | one-time |
| POI / Waypoints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Editon | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear and precise
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Streamlined GPS app
- 💡 Excellent tracking service
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not display full screen on iPad
- 🐛 Compass is not working
- 💰 Features held behind paywall
- 🐛 Waypoints are inaccurate
- 🐛 Compass is over 90 degrees out

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Waypoints drop in wrong location
- Compass not working
- Coordinates are inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Ability to draw lines between waypoints
- Ability to add notes to waypoints
- Ability to add photos to waypoints
- Dark mode option
- Ability to enter coordinates manually


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maps+ free?

Maps+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPS & Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maps+ or GPS & Maps?

Maps+ and GPS & Maps are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 228 and 2.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Maps+ or GPS & Maps have ads?

GPS & Maps shows ads; Maps+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Maps+ or GPS & Maps?

Maps+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and GPS & Maps monthly. Most recently, Maps+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and GPS & Maps on October 16, 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.*