# GPS Tracks vs Polaris®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Tracks at 85% against Polaris®'s 45%. GPS Tracks also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Polaris®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Polaris® asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS Tracks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 2.9K, 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 45% of Polaris®'s.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, Polaris® monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | Polaris® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polaris/id493558794/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 45.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | #149 |
| Size | 118 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Polaris Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/418680707) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Navigation, #192 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


### Polaris®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polaris/id493558794)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Manage your powersports vehicle's maintenance, plan rides with detailed mapping, and discover gear. Connect to in-vehicle displays for enhanced control and remote connectivity.

**Highlights:** Vehicle service history and maintenance reminders, Snap-to-trail routing, On/offline maps, Group Ride tracking, 3D ride replays, Gear and accessory shopping, Help Center access

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 🚀 Great features
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Essential for riding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes/crashes
- 🐛 Clunky user interface
- 🐛 Unreliable mapping
- 🐛 Missing features
- 🐛 Buggy offline mode

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Ride tracking problems
- Disappearing vehicle data
- Mapping inaccuracies
- Constant sign-outs

**Requested features**

- Ability to plan routes
- Offline map downloads
- Larger font for map details
- Dark mode option
- Apple Watch compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is Polaris® free?

Polaris® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or Polaris®?

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Polaris® averages 4.5 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or Polaris® have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor Polaris® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or Polaris®?

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and Polaris® monthly. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on November 6, 2026 and Polaris® on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GPS Tracks or Polaris®?

GPS Tracks currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Polaris® at #149. 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.*