# GPS Tracks vs GIS Kit

The clearest difference is price: GPS Tracks at Free against GIS Kit's $99.99. GPS Tracks also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (85% vs 50%). GIS Kit's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

GPS Tracks is free to download; GIS Kit costs $99.99 up front. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and GIS Kit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Tracks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 12, 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 50% of GIS Kit's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, GIS Kit every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | GIS Kit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $99.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gis-kit/id429688355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Garafa, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284829377) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Navigation, #189 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


### GIS Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gis-kit/id429688355)

This app provides powerful mobile mapping and field data collection for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to view and collect geographic data offline, import various file formats, and organize information by projects and layers. It's designed for professional use without requiring desktop software or prior GIS training.

**Highlights:** Offline mapping and data collection, Import Shapefiles, KML/KMZ, Collect point, line, and polygon features, Customizable attribute fields, Project and layer organization, Wireless data import/export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GIS Pro Upgrade | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is GIS Kit free?

GIS Kit costs $99.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or GIS Kit?

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while GIS Kit averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or GIS Kit have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor GIS Kit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or GIS Kit?

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and GIS Kit every 6 weeks. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on October 21, 2026 and GIS Kit on October 17, 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.*