# GPS Tracks vs Randonautica

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Tracks at 85% against Randonautica's 33%. GPS Tracks also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and device support (5 vs 3). Randonautica's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 Randonautica sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of GPS Tracks's written reviews are positive against 33% of Randonautica's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, Randonautica every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | Randonautica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [3.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randonautica/id1493743521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 32.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #70 | **#45** |
| Size | 107 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Randonauts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519414714) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #70 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


### Randonautica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randonautica/id1493743521)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Navigation, #53 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Embark on quantum random explorations to discover unexpected adventures. Set your intention and journey to a randomly generated location to test reality's influence and break free from routine. Connect with a global community and find new areas in your surroundings.

**Highlights:** Quantumly generated random locations, Set intentions for exploration, Discover new areas, Outdoor adventure generator, Connect with a social feed, Break habitual patterns

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Points 25% OFF | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription 50% OFF | $3.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Points | $3.99 | per month |
| pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Randonautica Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Randonautica Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Skip Water Points - Add on | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter - 600 Owl Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extended Radius Add-On | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flower Power | $2.99 | one-time |
| 333 Daily Token Boost | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Fun and interesting to use
- 🌟 Exciting adventures
- 💡 Unique and innovative app
- 🌳 Encourages exploration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing and unclear instructions
- 🚫 Sends users to private property
- 💰 Requires in-app purchases
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent experiences

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on app launch
- Inability to claim free daily tokens
- Coordinates not loading properly
- Purchased add-ons not working
- Login/verification issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom search radius
- More guidance and tutorials
- Improved location accuracy
- Ability to save/revisit past locations
- Expansion to more regions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is Randonautica free?

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

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

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Randonautica averages 3.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or Randonautica have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor Randonautica shows ads.

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

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and Randonautica every 4 weeks. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on October 29, 2026 and Randonautica on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GPS Tracks or Randonautica?

GPS Tracks currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Randonautica at #45. 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.*