# GPS Tracks vs Outly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Outly at none against GPS Tracks's 3. Outly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). GPS Tracks's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 63%) and ratings volume (18K vs 1K). On price, rating 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. Outly asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GPS Tracks against 4.7 for Outly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 1K, 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 63% of Outly's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, Outly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | Outly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews) | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outly/id1460401025/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 62.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Outly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460401024) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Navigation, #190 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


### Outly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outly/id1460401025)

Navigate the outdoors with detailed offline maps, even without cell service. Discover campsites, swimming holes, off-roading trails, and hunting spots with extensive information. Share plans and collaborate with friends for your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS navigation, Customizable maps and layers, Campsite discovery, Off-roading trail information, Hunting unit boundaries, Water spot scouting, Collaborative trip planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great app
- 🗺️ Fantastic offline navigation
- 🗺️ Excellent map database
- 🗺️ Helpful for planning trips and finding dispersed camping
- 🗺️ Useful for scouting 4x4 trails and camp spots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't view photos
- 🐛 Unusable on iPhone
- 🔒 Requires location data
- 🗺️ Inaccurate distance information
- 🔒 Lies about data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Can't view photos
- Unusable on iPhone
- App freezes when clicking on campsites
- Map downloads don't work
- Can't sign up for an account

**Requested features**

- Copy and paste coordinates to other map apps
- Ability to track GPS and save tracks
- Search function to find locations
- Interface with Google Earth
- Option to mark campsites as not accessible by vehicle


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is Outly free?

Outly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or Outly?

GPS Tracks and Outly are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18K and 1K ratings respectively.

### Do GPS Tracks or Outly have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor Outly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or Outly?

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and Outly every 5 weeks. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on October 20, 2026 and Outly on October 13, 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.*