# GPS Tracks vs TrekkingPoint

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Tracks at 88% against TrekkingPoint's 0%. GPS Tracks also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and device support (5 vs 2). TrekkingPoint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

GPS Tracks is free to download; TrekkingPoint costs $1.99 up front. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. TrekkingPoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, TrekkingPoint every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | TrekkingPoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #76 | **#29** |
| Size | 107 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Marco Palaferri](https://appshunter.io/developer/395030821) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Navigation, #175 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


### TrekkingPoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trekkingpoint/id1579639084)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate the outdoors with an offline GPS tracker and trail planner. Record routes, add waypoints, and access worldwide offline maps for hiking, biking, and more. Includes weather forecasts and elevation data.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS tracking, Worldwide offline maps, Route recording and planning, Waypoint creation, GPX export/import, Weather forecast, Live tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is TrekkingPoint free?

TrekkingPoint costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GPS Tracks or TrekkingPoint have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor TrekkingPoint shows ads.

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

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and TrekkingPoint every 5 days. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on September 29, 2026 and TrekkingPoint on September 27, 2026.

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

GPS Tracks currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and TrekkingPoint at #29. 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.*