# GPS Tracks vs GPS Averaging

The clearest difference is price: GPS Tracks at Free against GPS Averaging's $0.99. GPS Tracks also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (85% vs 50%). GPS Averaging's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

GPS Tracks is free to download; GPS Averaging costs $0.99 up front. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. GPS Averaging asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS Tracks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 15, 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 50% of GPS Averaging's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, GPS Averaging every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | GPS Averaging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [3.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-averaging/id841885774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #77 | **#38** |
| Size | 107 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Michael Andreas May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866424684) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Navigation, #182 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


### GPS Averaging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-averaging/id841885774)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This tool enhances GPS accuracy by averaging multiple readings over time, filtering out positional jumps. It's ideal for precisely determining coordinates for activities like geocaching.

**Highlights:** Averages multiple GPS measurements, Filters out short position jumps, Records time-offset measurement series, Increases coordinate accuracy, Ideal for geocaching

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is GPS Averaging free?

GPS Averaging costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while GPS Averaging averages 3.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or GPS Averaging have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor GPS Averaging shows ads.

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

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and GPS Averaging every 23 months. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on October 21, 2026 and GPS Averaging on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GPS Tracks or GPS Averaging?

GPS Tracks currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and GPS Averaging at #38. 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.*