# GPS Tracks vs Back

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Tracks at 85% against Back's 41%. GPS Tracks also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months). Back's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 Back 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 17, 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 41% of Back's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, Back every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | Back |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [3.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-track/id595888131/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Pilot X](https://appshunter.io/developer/551849165) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Navigation, #191 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


### Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-track/id595888131)

This navigation tool uses your device's GPS to help you return to saved locations. Mark spots like parking or hotel locations and easily find your way back. Offers customizable display options and power-saving features.

**Highlights:** Save and return to marked locations, Mark current location or enter coordinates, Customizable user interface styles, HUD for location information, Power saving mode, Unlimited preset destinations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is Back free?

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

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

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Back averages 3.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or Back have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor Back shows ads.

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

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and Back every 20 months. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on October 20, 2026 and Back on October 18, 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.*