# GPS Tracks vs TrekkingPoint Lite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrekkingPoint Lite at none against GPS Tracks's 3. TrekkingPoint Lite also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). GPS Tracks's advantage is chart position (#72 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, 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. TrekkingPoint Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, TrekkingPoint Lite every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | TrekkingPoint Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 118 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:** #72 Top Grossing · Navigation, #190 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Track your outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running with this app. Navigate to saved destinations and store favorite locations. Explore anywhere with offline map support and real-time track sharing.

**Highlights:** Route tracking for outdoor activities, Waypoint navigation and storage, Offline map downloads, Real-time track sharing, Export tracks and waypoints, Range finder and map measuring tools

**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 Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trekkingpoint-lite/id1579841520)

**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 Lite free?

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

### Do GPS Tracks or TrekkingPoint Lite have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor TrekkingPoint Lite shows ads.

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

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and TrekkingPoint Lite every 10 days. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on November 3, 2026 and TrekkingPoint Lite on October 27, 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.*