# GPS & Map Toolbox vs myLocation

The clearest difference is rating: myLocation at 4.6 against GPS & Map Toolbox's 3.1. myLocation also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (326 vs 14). GPS & Map Toolbox's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GPS & Map Toolbox costs $1.99 and myLocation $0.99 up front. GPS & Map Toolbox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. myLocation asks for nothing beyond the download.

myLocation holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLocation has 326 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of GPS & Map Toolbox's written reviews are positive against 69% of myLocation's.

GPS & Map Toolbox ships an update monthly, myLocation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS & Map Toolbox | myLocation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-map-toolbox/id438351943/reviews) | **[4.6 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylocation-gps-coordinates/id577432892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **326** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audama Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344990613) | [Apostolos Samaras](https://appshunter.io/developer/429472940) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS & Map Toolbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-map-toolbox/id438351943)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Extra Data Sources | $1.99 | per month |
| Add Professional Features | $14.99 | one-time |
| Add Advanced Features | $14.99 | one-time |
| Add Advanced Features | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful GPS toolkit
- 👍 Accurate coordinates
- 👍 Solid, functional app
- 👍 Great for site documentation
- 👍 Useful for utility poles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing and not intuitive
- 🐛 Doesn't work in UK
- 🐛 Requires payment for basic use
- 🐛 App degraded by greed
- 🐛 Monthly payments for OpenMaps/GoogleMaps

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### myLocation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylocation-gps-coordinates/id577432892)

Easily share and save precise GPS coordinates anywhere on Earth. Pin your current location or any spot on the map, and share it via text, email, or social media. Ideal for adventurers, travelers, or sharing your location in emergencies.

**Highlights:** Precise GPS coordinate sharing, Automatic and manual pin placement, Multiple sharing options (text, email, social media), Intuitive map interface, Emergency location sharing, Customizable saved locations with notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app, works good
- 👍 Excellent for quick location information
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Precise and simple
- 👍 Fast app to get location

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Impossible to open a map
- 🐛 Low precision
- 🐛 Does not show precise location
- 🐛 Very inaccurate

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Impossible to open a map
- 🐛 Low precision
- 🐛 Does not show precise location
- 🐛 Very inaccurate

**Requested features**

- 💡 Propose Notes in the share option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS & Map Toolbox free?

GPS & Map Toolbox costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is myLocation free?

myLocation costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPS & Map Toolbox or myLocation?

myLocation is rated higher. GPS & Map Toolbox averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while myLocation averages 4.6 from 326 ratings.

### Do GPS & Map Toolbox or myLocation have ads?

Neither GPS & Map Toolbox nor myLocation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS & Map Toolbox or myLocation?

GPS & Map Toolbox ships an update monthly, and myLocation every 2 months. Most recently, GPS & Map Toolbox was updated on October 20, 2026 and myLocation on October 15, 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.*