# GPS Tracks vs GPS & Maps

The clearest difference is ads: GPS Tracks at none against GPS & Maps's shown. GPS Tracks also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 63%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). GPS & Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 & Maps sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Tracks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 2.3K, 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 63% of GPS & Maps's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, GPS & Maps monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | GPS & Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 62.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 32 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) | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Navigation, #195 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 & Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011)

This app provides precise location tracking, altitude, and speed measurements for various outdoor activities. Save and display waypoints on a map, utilize a compass, and access different map data sources. An integrated flashlight aids in low-light conditions.

**Highlights:** Precise GPS tracking, Altitude and speed logging, Waypoint saving and display, Integrated compass, Multiple coordinate formats, Map widgets, Flashlight functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Compass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map Widgets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open Street Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Google Maps | $0.99 | one-time |
| POI / Waypoints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Editon | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear and precise
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Streamlined GPS app
- 💡 Excellent tracking service
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not display full screen on iPad
- 🐛 Compass is not working
- 💰 Features held behind paywall
- 🐛 Waypoints are inaccurate
- 🐛 Compass is over 90 degrees out

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Waypoints drop in wrong location
- Compass not working
- Coordinates are inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Ability to draw lines between waypoints
- Ability to add notes to waypoints
- Ability to add photos to waypoints
- Dark mode option
- Ability to enter coordinates manually


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is GPS & Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or GPS & Maps?

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while GPS & Maps averages 4.4 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or GPS & Maps have ads?

GPS & Maps shows ads; GPS Tracks does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or GPS & Maps?

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and GPS & Maps monthly. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on November 5, 2026 and GPS & Maps on November 4, 2026.

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