# GPS Tracks vs Mob Armor GPS

The clearest difference is monetization model: GPS Tracks at free with in-app purchases against Mob Armor GPS's subscription. GPS Tracks also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Mob Armor GPS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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 Mob Armor GPS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. 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 34, 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 68% of Mob Armor GPS's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, Mob Armor GPS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | Mob Armor GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [4.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mob-armor-gps/id1282255448/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Solve It Marketing Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171321810) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · 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


### Mob Armor GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mob-armor-gps/id1282255448)

This powerful off-road tracking app offers real-time GPS location tracking without cellular service. It allows users to mark routes, save tracks, and share them easily. Choose from satellite or terrain maps and access detailed performance data for your adventures.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS tracking without cellular service, Save and organize tracks into folders, Share tracks and routes, Offline map downloads, Satellite and Terrain map options, Performance Mode for racers, Import and edit GPX files

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CompleteFeature Set | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is Mob Armor GPS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or Mob Armor GPS?

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Mob Armor GPS averages 4.3 from 34 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or Mob Armor GPS have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor Mob Armor GPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or Mob Armor GPS?

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and Mob Armor GPS every 6 months. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on October 27, 2026 and Mob Armor GPS on October 24, 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.*