# GPS Tracks vs Wherigo®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Tracks at 88% against Wherigo®'s 42%. GPS Tracks also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 989). Wherigo®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Wherigo® asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS Tracks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 989, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of GPS Tracks's written reviews are positive against 42% of Wherigo®'s.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, Wherigo® every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | Wherigo® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [4.5 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wherigo/id1538051913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 989 |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Groundspeak Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292242506) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Navigation, #187 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


### Wherigo®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wherigo/id1538051913)

Embark on GPS-enabled real-world adventures. Navigate to physical locations to interact with virtual objects and characters. Download and play free cartridges at your own pace.

**Highlights:** GPS-enabled adventures, Interact with virtual objects, Navigate to physical locations, Download free cartridges, Cartridges do not expire

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flawless performance
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🎉 Great fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Authentication issues
- 📚 Confusing instructions
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to download cartridges
- Cartridges not showing up
- App freezing and crashing
- Login/authentication problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved Wherigo support
- Better integration with Geocaching
- Save state functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is Wherigo® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or Wherigo®?

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Wherigo® averages 4.5 from 989 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or Wherigo® have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor Wherigo® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or Wherigo®?

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and Wherigo® every 4 months. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wherigo® on September 22, 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.*