# GPS Tracks vs Private Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Tracks at 4.7 against Private Tracker's 4.2. GPS Tracks also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 16) and review sentiment (88% vs 74%). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Private Tracker sells 3 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of GPS Tracks's written reviews are positive against 74% of Private Tracker's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, Private Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | Private Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-tracker/id704921899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [64 Characters](https://appshunter.io/developer/406825481) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Navigation, #175 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


### Private Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-tracker/id704921899)

This minimalist GPS tracker offers a private and battery-efficient way to record your journeys. It utilizes OpenStreetMap for detailed mapping and allows GPX export. A subscription unlocks full map detail and export capabilities.

**Highlights:** Private GPS tracking, High-resolution OpenStreetMap, GPX export, Battery efficient, No registration required, Own OpenStreetMap servers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Track Export | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is Private Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or Private Tracker?

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Private Tracker averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or Private Tracker have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor Private Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or Private Tracker?

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and Private Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on September 25, 2026 and Private Tracker on September 23, 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.*