# GPS Tracks vs DriveTracker

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Tracks at 4.7 against DriveTracker's 3.9. GPS Tracks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18K vs 7). On price, update cadence, 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 DriveTracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Tracks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 7, 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 70% of DriveTracker's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, DriveTracker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | DriveTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivetracker-driving-log/id6754501628/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Ryunosuke Shibuya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588660637) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #74 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


### DriveTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivetracker-driving-log/id6754501628)

Automatically records your drives, displaying them on a map with distance and time details. Analyze driving patterns with graphs and reports, and share your routes with others. Works offline and syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Automatic drive recording, Route mapping, Distance and time tracking, Driving pattern analysis, Offline recording, CSV export, Siri and widget control

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Welcome Offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is DriveTracker free?

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

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

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while DriveTracker averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or DriveTracker have ads?

DriveTracker shows ads; GPS Tracks does not.

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

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and DriveTracker every 10 days. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on October 21, 2026 and DriveTracker on October 19, 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.*