# GPS Tracks vs Tomstrails GPS UTM

The clearest difference is update cadence: GPS Tracks at fortnightly against Tomstrails GPS UTM's every 6 weeks. GPS Tracks also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 1.6K) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Tomstrails GPS UTM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GPS Tracks against 4.8 for Tomstrails GPS UTM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of GPS Tracks's written reviews are positive against 84% of Tomstrails GPS UTM's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, Tomstrails GPS UTM every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | Tomstrails GPS UTM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomstrails-gps-utm/id1004370364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 83.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Tomstrails.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/425642318) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Navigation, #209 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


### Tomstrails GPS UTM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomstrails-gps-utm/id1004370364)

This app provides precise UTM grid references and displays your location on topographic maps. It works offline, supports various regional datums, and offers multiple coordinate formats for easy sharing and use in other applications.

**Highlights:** Fast and accurate UTM grid reference, Locate position on topographic maps, Works without phone signal, Supports regional datums (e.g., ED50), Multiple coordinate formats (1m, 10m, 100m), Share coordinates with other apps, High contrast display for readability

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Pack | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and free
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Great for hiking and emergencies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't do anything
- 🐛 Coordinates not always accurate
- 💰 Requires payment for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped working after iOS update
- UTM grids were off initially, required setting changes

**Requested features**

- Add support for Morocco coordinate system
- Add option to average readings and hold the result
- Add option to reduce coordinate display to 6 digits for emergency use
- Bring back previous features like degrees/minutes display and ability to edit messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is Tomstrails GPS UTM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or Tomstrails GPS UTM?

Tomstrails GPS UTM is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Tomstrails GPS UTM averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or Tomstrails GPS UTM have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor Tomstrails GPS UTM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or Tomstrails GPS UTM?

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and Tomstrails GPS UTM every 6 weeks. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tomstrails GPS UTM on October 29, 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.*