Comparison

Tomstrails GPS Duo vs GPS Tools®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tomstrails GPS Duo

This app displays your location using various global coordinate systems, including British, Irish, MGRS, and UTM grids, as well as latitude and longitude. It features an optimized battery life for extended use and a high-contrast display for readability in all conditions.

Highlights
  • Multiple grid formats (British, Irish, MGRS, UTM)
  • Latitude & Longitude display
  • Optimized battery life
  • High-contrast display
  • Simultaneous grid format display
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Provides a clear and concise display of your position in map coordinates used widely around the world. GRID FORMATS • British Grid, used by Ordnance Survey in Great Britain. • Irish Grid, used by Ordnance Survey in Ireland. • MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) • UTM used worldwide with both the WGS-84 datum and ED50 in parts of Europe. • Latitude & Longitude in decimal and sexagesimal notation. EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE Tomstrails GPS optimizes the frequency of position updates depending on battery charge and speed of travel to make sure you can always make a call at the end of the day, great for multi-day trips. The GPS is never enabled when the app is in background. CRISP, CLEAR DISPLAY A clear, high contrast display ensures you can read the position quickly in any light conditions. Simultaneous grid formats allows emergency services to coordinate ground and aerial support.

About

GPS Tools®

This comprehensive navigation app offers a suite of GPS-based tools for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. It provides accurate location finding, speed tracking, compass directions, weather forecasts, and area measurement. The app is battery-optimized and works offline, making it a reliable companion for any journey.

Highlights
  • Accurate GPS location finding
  • Speedometer and altimeter
  • Compass directions
  • Weather forecasts and rain alerts
  • Area measurement tool
  • GPS alarm for transit
  • Offline functionality
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Need accurate GPS information while travelling, hiking, driving, or exploring outdoors? GPS Tools is an all-in-one GPS and outdoor utility app with Speedometer, Altimeter, Compass, GPS Alarm, Weather & Forecast, Distance Measurement, Level Meter, Area Finder, GPS Time, GPX Viewer, Hiking tools, and more. KEY FEATURES • Fast and accurate GPS updates • Optimized for efficient battery usage • Easy-to-use and well-organized interface • Useful for hiking, trekking, travel, driving, and outdoor activities • Customizable GPS-based tools • Supports Metric and Imperial units LOCATION & GPS TOOLS • View your current location, coordinates, altitude, and address • Share location, address, coordinates, and location photos • Save your favourite places • Find locations and directions • Measure distance between places • Access useful GPS and sensor information SPEEDOMETER Use your iPhone as a GPS Speedometer. • View your current speed • Set speed limits and receive alerts • Record speed and trip details • Track travelled routes • Review trip information TREKKING & OUTDOOR TOOLS Useful for hiking, trekking, travelling, and outdoor activities. Access: • Altimeter • Compass • Weather & Forecast • Atmospheric Pressure • GPS Location • Distance and Elevation information • Trekking and route tracking tools GPX VIEWER Import GPX files and explore your trips. • View tracks, routes, elevation, and waypoints • Analyse route and track statistics • View speed and elevation graphs • Review travelled paths WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT Plan your activities with useful weather and environmental information. • Current weather • Weather forecast • Rain information • UV Index • Air Quality • Severe weather information GPS ALARM Set a location-based alarm and receive an alert when approaching your destination. Useful while travelling by bus, train, or other transport. AREA & DISTANCE Measure areas and distances using GPS. Useful for land, plots, outdoor spaces, travel distances, and location measurements. LEVEL METER Use your device sensors as a spirit level to check surface alignment. GPS TIME View GPS-based date and time information. SATELLITE INFORMATION View GPS satellite and signal information along with useful positioning data. WHY GPS TOOLS? GPS Tools brings GPS, navigation, weather, measurement, outdoor, and tracking utilities together in one app. Whether you are driving, hiking, trekking, travelling, or exploring new places, GPS Tools gives you quick access to useful information and tools. LOCATION USAGE GPS Tools uses your location while you are using the app for features including: • Speedometer • Weather & Forecast • Current Location and Address • Air Quality and UV Index • Compass and Direction tools • Satellite information • Weather Map • Altimeter and GPS-based utilities Some features may also use your location while the app is running in the background: • GPS Alarm – to monitor location and trigger destination alerts • Track & Find Device – to record device location when enabled • Trekking Pro – to record your travelled route during an activity Background location is used only when required for features you choose to enable. Download GPS Tools and access your essential GPS and outdoor tools in one app. Some features may not be available in all countries or regions. Website: https://gpstools.app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gpstoolsapp Terms of Use: https://virtualmaze.com/omn/legal-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://gpstools.app/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Tomstrails GPS Duo3 screens
GPS Tools®4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tomstrails GPS Duo and GPS Tools® both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Tomstrails GPS Duo's written reviews are positive against 54% of GPS Tools®'s. Tomstrails GPS Duo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GPS Tools® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 6 months. Tomstrails GPS Duo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tomstrails GPS Duo against 4.6 for GPS Tools®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 338 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Tomstrails GPS Duo's written reviews are positive against 54% of GPS Tools®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tomstrails GPS Duo ships an update monthly, GPS Tools® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tomstrails GPS Duo versus GPS Tools®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomstrails GPS DuoGPS Tools®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (149 ratings) — better4.6 (338 ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better54.3% of reviews
Number of ratings149338 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomstrails.comVirtualMaze

Customer experience

Tomstrails GPS Duo

All ratings145 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative4.3%

GPS Tools®

All ratings336 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative37.0%

Bugs and requests

Tomstrails GPS Duo

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch in certain locations
  • iPad GPS not recognized despite device capability
  • Azimuth readings approximately 30 degrees inaccurate
  • Google Maps linking feature broken in recent updates
  • Inconsistent performance with older iOS versions
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  • Guernsey location not supported, causing crashes

Requested features

17 requests
  • Apple Watch full compatibility
  • Dark mode or inverted colors for night navigation
  • Portrait orientation mode
  • 10-figure grid references instead of 8-figure
  • NAD83 coordinate system support
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  • Ability to record and save multiple coordinate readings
  • Date and time copying to clipboard
  • Custom grid support for surveyors
  • Stakeout functionality (direction and distance to target coordinates)
  • Negative elevation support
  • Comma-separated coordinate format for third-party app integration
  • Last 5 coordinates history
  • Direct OS grid reference capture and sharing
  • Map datum selection option
  • Automatic real-time coordinate updates as you move
  • Built-in compass feature
  • Portrait mode support

GPS Tools®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tomstrails GPS Duo

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

GPS Tools®

Subscriptions2
  • Platinum Premium$2.496 Months
  • Weather Pro Premium$3.996 Months
One-time8
  • Background Image - 2$0.99
  • Background Image - 8$0.99
  • Background Image - 14$0.99
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  • Special Ad Removal Offer$0.99
  • Ad Removal Pack$1.99
  • Compass Skin - 0$1.99
  • Special BG Customization Pack$2.99
  • BG Customisation Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Tomstrails GPS Duo free?
Tomstrails GPS Duo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Tools® free?
GPS Tools® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tomstrails GPS Duo or GPS Tools®?
Tomstrails GPS Duo is rated higher. Tomstrails GPS Duo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while GPS Tools® averages 4.6 from 338 ratings.
Do Tomstrails GPS Duo or GPS Tools® have ads?
Neither Tomstrails GPS Duo nor GPS Tools® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tomstrails GPS Duo or GPS Tools®?
Tomstrails GPS Duo ships an update monthly, and GPS Tools® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tomstrails GPS Duo was updated on October 23, 2026 and GPS Tools® on October 29, 2026.

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