GPS & Map Toolbox vs GPS Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPS & Map Toolbox
This app serves as a comprehensive GPS location database tool. It allows users to save, organize, share, and analyze location data with extensive customization. Features are unlocked through in-app purchases, catering to various professional and advanced needs.
- Save and organize location data
- Convert between coordinate formats
- Add custom text and note properties
- Display map overlays
- Import/export data in various file types
- Group locations into Areas, Tracks, and Routes
- Attach photos to locations
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◦ This is the ultimate GPS location database tool designed to save, organize, share, display, import, export, and analyze location records and their properties. ◦ Extensive customization options make this app useful for everyone from salesmen, hikers, farmers, hunters, scientists, land/site surveyors, search & rescue, police, and military. ◦ The features are organized into levels so you only need to buy what you need. The basic features are available in the core app. The other feature levels can be added through an in-app purchase. ▼ BASIC Features (built into the core app) ▼ •Organize location data into Data Sets and basic Groups. •View and convert between coordinate formats (Degrees Decimal, Degree/Minutes, and Degrees/Minutes/Seconds). •Custom text and note properties. •Display a single map overlay for each location. •Raw GPS data. •Share data with other devices running this app. •Send locations to third-party apps for mapping and navigation. •Extensive in-app help screens explain all features and options. ▼ PROFESSIONAL Features (available through an in-app purchase) ▼ •Group locations into Areas, Track/Paths, and Routes. -Display groups on the map with customizable lines and fills. -Perform calculations on groups. •Additional coordinate formats: UTM (Standard and Extended), USNG, and MGRS. •Display Secondary coordinate. •Custom properties such as numbers (with and without units) along with automatic data detection. •Export data sets to third-party apps. •Additional map marker style options. •Export file types: GPX, KML/KMZ, CSV (comma separated values), TXT (tab delimited values). •Business Search. •Full-screen map screenshots. ▼ ADVANCED Features (available through an in-app purchase) ▼ •Attach photos to data sets and locations. •Additional coordinate formats: British National Grid, and Dutch National Grid. •Location templates allow you to specify custom properties that are automatically created with every new location. •import file types: GPX, KML/KMZ, CSV (comma separated values), TXT (tab delimited values). •View location data from multiple data sets simultaneously. •Multiple map overlays per location with additional types. •Text based Routing (bearing and direction between points in route). ▼ Extra Data Sources (available through an in-app purchase) ▼ •Use non-Apple data sources (Google and OpenStreetMaps) for map data. This includes map view, elevation, geocoding, business/place search, and street view.
GPS Toolkit
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Embark on your outdoor adventures with confidence using Nature Navigator, the ultimate companion app for nature lovers, hikers, and explorers. Equipped with essential tools and features, Nature Navigator ensures you navigate, track, and stay safe during your wilderness expeditions. Key Features: • UV Radiation Monitoring: Stay informed about UV radiation levels in real-time, safeguarding yourself from overexposure and sunburn during your outdoor escapades. • GPS Timekeeping: Keep track of time accurately with GPS-synced time data, aiding in efficient scheduling and planning of your outdoor activities.Utilizes GPS technology to provide accurate time information based on the user's current location. • Magnetic Compass: Navigate seamlessly through diverse terrains with the reliable digital magnetic compass, providing precise directional guidance wherever you roam.Enables users to navigate easily in outdoor environments without relying on network connectivity. • Target Compass Mode: Set your destination and let Nature Navigator lead the way with its specialized target compass mode, ensuring you stay on course to your desired location. • My Address Locator: Allows users to easily view and share their current address based on GPS coordinates, Provides convenience in quickly locating oneself or sharing location details with others. • Save and Manage Locations: Save custom locations of interest for future reference, enabling easy revisiting of favorite spots, trailheads, or picturesque viewpoints, Provides quick access to previously saved locations for easy navigation • Altimeter: Track elevation changes with the altimeter feature, helping you monitor progress and anticipate terrain challenges along your journey.Helps users track elevation changes during hikes, climbs, or other outdoor activities. GPSTools is your indispensable companion for unlocking the full potential of outdoor exploration. Whether you're embarking on a solo adventure or trek, planning a group camping trip, or simply enjoying nature walks, trust us to elevate your outdoor adventures to new heights. Download now and embark on your next outdoor journey with confidence and convenience. Elevate your outdoor adventures with our all-in-one navigation companion. Our app provides essential tools for exploration, including GPS Time, Magnetic Compass, Target Compass, and Altimeter functionalities. Effortlessly track time synced with GPS precision, navigate with confidence using digital and target compass modes, and monitor altitude changes in real time. Additionally, conveniently locate your current address, save favorite spots with personalized labels, and easily add new locations for future reference.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GPS Toolkit at Free against GPS & Map Toolbox's $1.99. GPS & Map Toolbox's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 19 months) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases 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
GPS Toolkit is free to download; GPS & Map Toolbox costs $1.99 up front. GPS & Map Toolbox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GPS Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GPS & Map Toolbox ships an update monthly, GPS Toolkit every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPS & Map Toolbox | GPS Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audama Software, Inc. | BMAC Infotech |
Bugs and requests
GPS & Map Toolbox
Reported bugs
26 issues- App locks up
- App won't save
- App crashes on KMZ import
- App crashes when switching map sources
- Always on tracking is a privacy problem
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- Import function problems
- Send by email not working
- Transfer files format unknown
- Satellite image color fades
- Elevation numbers are very inaccurate
- Locked up all day trying to locate elevation changes
- Showed elevation of 87ft when user is 5ft above sea level
- Does not import KML files
- Only exports KML files
- Not compatible for world wide GPS/map navigations
- Only works in US/Canada
- Only understands UTMs in NAD83
- Critical limitation prevents data exchange
- Missing copy of coordinates
- Missing French localization
- Bing maps are locked
- Cannot change viewing direction
- Does nothing for me
- Not user friendly
- No tracking function
- No way to import common formats (kml, gpx, etc)
Requested features
17 requests- Advanced upgrade for more options
- Update to 64bit for iOS 11 compatibility
- Update maps
- BNG and elevation features
- User-friendly KMZ file creation for offline use
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- Downloadable PDF user manual
- More color selections for pins
- Display information in all data logs on map
- Ability to choose and display multiple data logs
- More objects for places besides pins
- Ability to measure distances for pursuits
- Import .gpx and .kml files
- Tracking function
- Ability to choose between magnetic north and true north
- More distance and coordinate systems
- Ability to display multiple distance formats
- Ability to hard set distances
GPS Toolkit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GPS & Map Toolbox
- Add Extra Data Sources$1.991 Month
- Add Professional Features$14.99
- Add Advanced Features$14.99
- Add Advanced Features$29.99
GPS Toolkit
- Remove Ads$2.99
Questions
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