Comparison

Tube Map Pro vs GPSlogger Kalman

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

Head to head
About

Tube Map Pro

Navigate London's transport network with this ad-free app. It features the official Tube map, live travel updates, and an offline journey planner. Find stations, check line statuses, and plan your routes efficiently.

Highlights
  • Official TfL Tube map design
  • Live travel information
  • Offline journey planner
  • Line status updates
  • Live departures
  • Save favorite routes
  • Find closest station
Features
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Tube Map Pro uses the official Tube Map from Transport for London (TfL) with live travel information and a journey planner – all free from adverts. This app is the Pro version of Mapway's award-winning Tube Map which has over 22 million downloads worldwide. Key features: Uses the official TfL iconic Harry Beck London Underground map design. Includes additional map views for the TfL Night Tube and Rail Network. Plus a bonus map that we have created that is more geographical.  An easy to use journey planner that works with and without an internet connection. Check line status for delays, closures and service changes. See what time the next Tube is due with live departures from TfL. National Rail arrivals and departures. Journey planning made easy with real-time routing around closures and delays. Use step-by-step directions in the journey planner to find your way around London. Save your favourite routes for quick selection when on the go. Save your Home and Work stations for up to date station, line and route information. Find your closest Tube station wherever you are in London. Tube Map Pro Apple Watch app available. Travel Guide First & Last Tube Times, Tube Exits Line status widgets With over 55 million downloads worldwide, there's a Mapway app for many of the busiest transport systems in the world including New York Subway, Paris Metro, Bus Times London and Berlin Subway. Plan. Route. Relax. Please note: whilst we endeavour to ensure that Line Status notifications are delivered in a timely manner we can’t guarantee this 100% of the time. There may be occasions when the functionality isn’t available due to technical reasons outside of our control.

About

GPSlogger Kalman

Features
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GPSlogger is a GPS track recorder and mainly a sailing / windsurfing / winging performance analyzer for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. The app uses Kalman filtering on GPS and altimeter data to improve accuracy. Recording is unlimited. Imported GPX, FIT or VKX tracks are limited to the first 30 minutes; a one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited track length. Record tracks using Apple Watch with GPS, or iPhone/iPad with GPS. WeatherKit stores wind conditions at the point of recording (cellular or wifi coverage provided), viewable in a Weather view and widget. Core Location and MapKit are used to acquire and display GPS location data. On Apple Watch, HealthKit is used to acquire heart rate data and export it into the Health app together with the workout activity. RECORDING FEATURES • Creates one extra track with Kalman filtering for latitude/longitude coordinates and elevation. • Stores wind conditions into the GPX file if available at time of recording. • Stores water temperature into the GPX file if available on Apple Watch. • Works on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS. • Tracks can be pushed from the Apple Watch, imported using the built-in File Importer, or opened from the Files app, Email, or iMessage. • Export using the standard File Exporter. • Export GPX 1.0, 1.1 or Garmin FIT. • Records accelerometer and gyroscope data. • 2Hz sampling with motion-sensor-assisted interpolation. • Captures acceleration (longitudinal/lateral), user direction and rotation rate. ANALYSIS FEATURES • Import GPX, Garmin FIT or Vakaros VKX format, including trim and heel data. • Calculates a polar plot. • Calculates VMG (Velocity Made Good) on iOS and iPadOS. • Finds maximum-speed segments over 2s, 10m, 100m, 1000m and 1852m. • Configurable to show the top 1, 5 or 25 non-overlapping speed segments. • Toggle the data graph between speed, altitude, course, heart rate (if available), GPS accuracy cumulative upwind distance and more if available . • Select a segment with markers to calculate distance, time and average speed. • Direct selection of speed segments in a sortable table. • Finds tacks, jibes and crashes, with direct selection in a sortable table. • Lets you crop samples, decimate by 5, and detect and fix glitches. • Supports importing multiple tracks (iOS and iPadOS only), overlaid on the same chart. • Import filter for tracks, with a sortable table. • Weather for your local and favorite locations. • Weather widget so you never miss upcoming wind conditions — interactive, toggling between local and favorite location. WATCHOS EXTRA FEATURES • Heart rate on watchOS uses linear interpolation between updates, so every GPS sample point gets a valid value in the GPX log. • The workout also appears in the iOS Fitness app together with the track log (HealthKit). • A watch widget toggles between showing total distance and current local wind speed.

Screenshots

Tube Map Pro4 screens
GPSlogger Kalman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GPSlogger Kalman at Free against Tube Map Pro's $25.99. Tube Map Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

GPSlogger Kalman is free to download; Tube Map Pro costs $25.99 up front. GPSlogger Kalman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tube Map Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tube Map Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, GPSlogger Kalman monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tube Map Pro versus GPSlogger Kalman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTube Map ProGPSlogger Kalman
Price$25.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (201 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings201 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapway Inc.Almansor Kerroum

Bugs and requests

Tube Map Pro

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Blank screen on launch
  • Journey planner route button stays greyed out
  • Notification preferences ignored when using VPN
  • Screen randomly jumps on iPhone 5
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  • Location disappears off map when switching apps
  • Oyster card sign-in doesn't persist
  • App doesn't work without internet despite pro version claims
  • Slow and unresponsive performance
  • Carriage suggestions often incorrect

Requested features

13 requests
  • Home/work station quick access for commuters
  • First and last train time information
  • Direction indicators (North/South/East/West) on routes
  • Multiple route options display
  • Last stop/destination clarity for trains
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  • Integration with Google Maps
  • Oyster card balance integration without re-login
  • Fare calculator
  • Travel card amount remaining display
  • User tagging feature for favorite locations
  • Ability to plan trips for future dates/times
  • Expanded coverage of London rail services (Great Northern, etc.)
  • Better feedback mechanism for carriage corrections

GPSlogger Kalman

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tube Map Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GPSlogger Kalman

One-time1
  • Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is Tube Map Pro free?
Tube Map Pro costs $25.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPSlogger Kalman free?
GPSlogger Kalman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tube Map Pro or GPSlogger Kalman have ads?
Neither Tube Map Pro nor GPSlogger Kalman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tube Map Pro or GPSlogger Kalman?
Tube Map Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and GPSlogger Kalman monthly. Most recently, Tube Map Pro was updated on November 7, 2026 and GPSlogger Kalman on November 7, 2026.

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