# GPS Tracks vs Spoke Route Planner

The clearest difference is ads: GPS Tracks at none against Spoke Route Planner's shown. GPS Tracks also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 66%) and device support (5 vs 2). Spoke Route Planner's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#13 vs #78). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Spoke Route Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Spoke Route Planner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of GPS Tracks's written reviews are positive against 66% of Spoke Route Planner's.

GPS Tracks ships an update every 2 weeks, Spoke Route Planner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | Spoke Route Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoke-route-planner/id1198232244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #78 | **#13** |
| Size | 120 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Circuit Routing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457736525) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Navigation, #196 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Track outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running with detailed route recording and waypoint navigation. Explore offline with downloadable maps and various map layers. Share your real-time location with friends and access advanced measurement tools.

**Highlights:** Route tracking for outdoor activities, Offline map downloads, Waypoint navigation and storage, Real-time track sharing, Map measurement tools, GPX/KML export

**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


### Spoke Route Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoke-route-planner/id1198232244)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Navigation, #118 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Optimize your delivery routes to save time, money, and gas. This app helps you add stops quickly, automatically maps the fastest paths, and avoids traffic. It's designed for couriers and delivery drivers to increase efficiency and earnings.

**Highlights:** Multi-stop route optimization, Fastest route mapping, Traffic avoidance, Add unlimited stops (paid), Set delivery time windows, Integrates with popular GPS apps, Add package details

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Annual | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves time and increases efficiency
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Helpful for planning routes
- 🚀 Optimizes delivery routes
- 👍 Integrates well with Google Maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate address plotting
- 🐛 Routing issues and backtracking
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Addresses not recognized correctly
- Route optimization issues
- Subscription cancellation problems
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to avoid U-turns
- Allow manual reordering of stops
- Integrate with more navigation apps
- Add ability to set delivery time windows
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is Spoke Route Planner free?

Spoke Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or Spoke Route Planner?

Spoke Route Planner is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Spoke Route Planner averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or Spoke Route Planner have ads?

Spoke Route Planner shows ads; GPS Tracks does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or Spoke Route Planner?

GPS Tracks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spoke Route Planner every 6 days. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on November 10, 2026 and Spoke Route Planner on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GPS Tracks or Spoke Route Planner?

GPS Tracks currently peaks at #78 in the App Store charts, and Spoke Route Planner at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*