# GPS Tracks vs Offline Map Navigation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Tracks at 85% against Offline Map Navigation's 14%. GPS Tracks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Offline Map Navigation's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Offline Map Navigation sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Tracks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 314, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of GPS Tracks's written reviews are positive against 14% of Offline Map Navigation's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | Offline Map Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [4.3 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-map-navigation/id1030267088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 314 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [VirtualMaze](https://appshunter.io/developer/327888757) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Navigation, #182 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


### Offline Map Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-map-navigation/id1030267088)

Navigate and find directions anywhere, even without an internet connection. Get turn-by-turn instructions, discover nearby points of interest, and plan optimized routes for various modes of transport. Save favorite locations and share trip plans with others.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Turn-by-turn navigation, Route planning for car, bike, walk, Nearby points of interest search, Voice guidance, Automatic rerouting, Shareable route instructions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good when internet is available
- 👍 Detailed maps
- 👍 Works offline for some users
- 👍 Helpful for navigation needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not work offline
- ❌ Frequent crashes
- ❌ Errors during operation
- ❌ Not intuitive
- ❌ Difficult to unsubscribe

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes repeatedly
- App gets stuck in menu
- Map download errors
- Search bar malfunctions
- App crashes when downloading offline maps

**Requested features**

- Option to cancel today's route
- Improved offline functionality
- Better user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is Offline Map Navigation free?

Offline Map Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or Offline Map Navigation?

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Offline Map Navigation averages 4.3 from 314 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or Offline Map Navigation have ads?

Offline Map Navigation shows ads; GPS Tracks does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or Offline Map Navigation?

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and Offline Map Navigation fortnightly. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on October 21, 2026 and Offline Map Navigation on October 18, 2026.

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