# GPS Tracks vs Coordinates

The clearest difference is ads: GPS Tracks at none against Coordinates's shown. GPS Tracks also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 64%) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). Coordinates's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Coordinates sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GPS Tracks against 4.6 for Coordinates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of GPS Tracks's written reviews are positive against 64% of Coordinates's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, Coordinates monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | Coordinates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [4.6 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 6.8K |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 63.6% 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 | **#85** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Navigation, #210 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


### Coordinates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614)

This app is a versatile tool for converting and managing geographic coordinates. It supports numerous global formats and datums, allowing users to view, input, and save locations with rich details. Ideal for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts needing precise location data.

**Highlights:** Coordinate conversion (UTM, MGRS, Georef, etc.), Batch conversion of multiple coordinates, Add notes, photos, and media to saved locations, Datum conversion with PROJ.4 support, Real-time navigation and tracking, Offline map tile downloads, Import/export GPX, GeoJSON, KML files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Upgrade | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $17.99 | per year |
| Plus Upgrade | $28.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate location finding
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Supports multiple coordinate formats
- 🚀 Works well overseas
- 👍 Helpful for environmental research

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface
- 🔍 Difficulty finding small locations
- 🙄 Ads covering important information

**Reported bugs**

- Coordinate display issues (e.g., UTM showing incorrect hemisphere)
- App crashing or freezing on launch
- Inability to delete drawn lines or markers
- Coordinate conversion not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Navigation and routing functionality
- Support for What3Words coordinate system
- Option to set preferred coordinate format as default
- Ability to enter addresses or intersections to get coordinates
- Add altitude information to saved locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is Coordinates free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or Coordinates?

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Coordinates averages 4.6 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or Coordinates have ads?

Coordinates shows ads; GPS Tracks does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or Coordinates?

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and Coordinates monthly. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on October 27, 2026 and Coordinates on October 26, 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.*