# GPS Tracks vs GPS Live Navigation & Live Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Tracks at 85% against GPS Live Navigation & Live Map's 27%. GPS Tracks also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and GPS Live Navigation & Live Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Tracks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of GPS Tracks's written reviews are positive against 27% of GPS Live Navigation & Live Map's.

GPS Tracks ships an update every 2 weeks, GPS Live Navigation & Live Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | GPS Live Navigation & Live Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [3.2 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation-and-live-map/id1610276914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 135 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Erasoft Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609564849) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Navigation, #199 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


### GPS Live Navigation & Live Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation-and-live-map/id1610276914)

Navigate your journeys with real-time maps, voice guidance, and live traffic updates. Discover local points of interest, share your location, and avoid hazards with this comprehensive navigation tool.

**Highlights:** Real-time maps, Voice navigation, Live traffic alerts, Street view, Offline maps, Location sharing, GPS tracker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Ads Free | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ GPS tracking functionality
- 📍 Real-time location monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App fails to load maps or display addresses
- 💰 Paid features don't work after purchase
- 📢 Excessive ads despite paid versions
- ⚠️ False advertising about features
- 🔄 Data significantly outdated (6+ months behind)

**Reported bugs**

- Maps fail to load or display
- App crashes during navigation
- Address search returns no results
- Pro version not recognized after purchase
- Ads persist despite ad-free purchase

**Requested features**

- Multi-language support beyond English
- Better route planning and customization
- Ability to label and organize saved routes
- Improved address database and location accuracy
- Ad-free experience for paid users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is GPS Live Navigation & Live Map free?

GPS Live Navigation & Live Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or GPS Live Navigation & Live Map?

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while GPS Live Navigation & Live Map averages 3.2 from 135 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or GPS Live Navigation & Live Map have ads?

GPS Live Navigation & Live Map shows ads; GPS Tracks does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or GPS Live Navigation & Live Map?

GPS Tracks ships an update every 2 weeks, and GPS Live Navigation & Live Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on November 8, 2026 and GPS Live Navigation & Live Map on November 7, 2026.

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