Comparison

Map Plus vs GPS

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

Head to head
About

Map Plus

This app is a powerful tool for viewing and editing custom maps, managing geographic data, and planning outdoor activities. It supports various map and GIS file formats, offers on-map editing, GPS track recording, and data sharing.

Highlights
  • View and edit custom maps
  • Manage geographic data
  • Support for GIS vector and common file formats
  • Offline map viewing
  • GPS track recording and path following
  • On-map vector editing
  • Data sharing via multiple methods
Features
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The most powerful and versatile tool for viewing and editing custom maps, surveying, editing or managing mass of your geography data. ● You can use Map Plus as a professional GIS tool for geographic data gathering, editing, measuring, cartography, surveying, planning, online/offline viewing and many other management. ● You can also use Map Plus to help your outdoor activities and global travels, for trip planning, offline map downloading, track/photo/video recording, and sharing memories with friends. Besides common map features such as locating, searching, Map Plus provides many more special: ● Configuring, viewing and downloading any online maps of XYZ/WMS/WMTS patterns, or using scripts to configure more complex ones. ● Handling GIS vector file formats, such as Shape(SHP), TAB, GEOJSON, GML/GZ, AutoCAD DXF... ● Handling Common GIS file formats such as KML, KMZ, GPX, CSV, WPT.. Supported styles in KML/KMZ. ● Handling offline map file formats such as MBTiles, RMaps... ● On-map vector editing with finger drag-drop and magnetic snap. ● GPS Track Recording with auto-recovery and background mode support. ● Path Following with voice guidance for both user paths and searched direction routes. ● Displaying locations of photos and videos in your system photo albums. (no need to import) ● User data management with folders, sub-folders, layers, bulk operations, shortcuts, tags and fuzzy searches. Supports Advanced Search by using expressions with attribute conditions. ● Using Feature Class for bulk editing and managing similar (same class of) features and layers all together. Supports bulk Attributes Merge and Link Relationship Building between features of different classes. ● Conditional Style and Expression provide dynamic content rendering. ● Customizable pop-up panel for on-map picking items with HTML, JS and CSS support to make custom forms, layout and rich-formatted content. ● Handling coordinates in MGRS, UTM, and Plus Code. ● Photo Markup allows you draw markups on photo, such as arrows, texts, free-hand drawings. ● Browser Access allows you to access app's data or files from a desktop PC/Mac with a web browser wirelessly. ● Sharing or transferring data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, iCloud, SMS, Email, QR codes, Open-In, AirDrop or many other ways. ● Many more fantastic and free functions could not be fully descriped here, such as Guide Mark, Arrival Notification, Photo Mode, Map Level Adjust, Custom Icons, Photo/Video Attachments, Image Overlay, Text Overlay, Fast Editing, Distance/Perimeter/Area Measuring, Custom Time Zone, etc. User Manual: https://duweis.com/en/mapplus_guide.html Contact Us: support@duweis.com

About

GPS

This professional-grade GPS system offers real-time tracking and route recording for various activities. It functions as a standalone app or in network mode for remote monitoring, supporting multiple map types and data export.

Highlights
  • Stand-Alone and Network Modes
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Track recording with photos
  • Multiple map integrations (Apple, Google, OSM)
  • Offline map support
  • KML/GPX file import/export
  • Long-term track storage
Features
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Designed for reliable GPS tracking in real-world field operations. Record and manage GPS tracks with long-term stability and precision. Fully equipped with comprehensive GPS tracking features. Continuously developed and updated since the launch of the App Store in 2009. Compatible with the latest iOS. ==== FEATURES ==== • Reliable GPS recording for hours, days, or long journeys • Distance-based or time-based recording (Time-based is GPS-Trk exclusive feature. Intervals from 5 seconds to 1 day) • Stop and resume track recording • Add photos and notes to tracks • Low power consumption • GPS recording works even without cellular or Wi-Fi connection • Store years of tracks on device • Edit tracks (split, merge) and search • GPX / KML / KMZ import & export via iCloud, Files app, Dropbox (KMZ can contain photos.) • Auto generate track name from start location name • Multiple display formats for distance, altitude, speed, and coordinates • Apple Maps / Google Maps / OpenStreetMap • Offline map support for OpenStreetMap • Apple Maps LookAround / Google Maps StreetView • Speed and altitude chart • 3D map view (Swipe with two fingers) • Photo and note markers on maps • Display time, speed, and altitude along tracks • Track color coding by speed or altitude • Track animation • Tap the map or charts to quickly select any point along a track • Create map screenshots for sharing on social media • Window resize support. Single app optimized for both iPhone and iPad. • iPhone Mirroring (Interact with iPhone on Mac) • Dark mode • Clean, uncluttered, and easy-to-use user interface ==== USE CASES ==== • Field operations • Fleet operations • Event management • Survey & inspection work • Racing • Sailing • Expeditions • Outdoor activities • Long-distance travel ==== GPS-TRK NET INTEGRATION(OPTIONAL)==== GPS-Trk integrates with GPS-Trk Net for web-based live tracking and remote monitoring. Tracks, photos, and notes can be viewed in real time from web browsers on smartphones, tablets, and PCs. (No dedicated hardware required — only iPhone/iPad and internet connection. Check it out at https://gpstrk.hc-eng.com.) • Fleet monitoring • Race tracking • Event operations • Support teams • Remote field monitoring ==== SUBSCRIPTION ==== App purchase includes one year of usage rights. Continued use after the first year requires an annual subscription. ==== PRODUCT SITE ==== www.hc-eng.com [Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.hc-eng.com/privacy-policy.html]

Screenshots

Map Plus4 screens
GPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Map Plus at Free against GPS's $9.99. Map Plus also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and ratings volume (633 vs 2). GPS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Map Plus is free to download; GPS costs $9.99 up front. Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and GPS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Plus has 633 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Map Plus's written reviews are positive against 50% of GPS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Plus ships an update monthly, GPS weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Map Plus versus GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap PlusGPS
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (633 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings633 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiocool Inc.hc-eng

Customer experience

Map Plus

All ratings633 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%

GPS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral13.6%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

Map Plus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when loading large datasets
  • Issues with map layer visibility and synchronization
  • Problems with coordinate system and projection support
  • Inconsistent behavior when using certain features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved user interface and navigation
  • Better integration with other mapping/GIS software
  • Route planning and navigation capabilities
  • Ability to import and export more file formats
  • Improved offline map caching and performance

GPS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Map Plus

One-time10
  • Large File Support$0.99
  • Enhanced Map$0.99
  • Donate$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Export GPX Support$2.99
  • Enhanced Format$2.99
  • Remove Advertisements$3.99
  • Enhanced GIS$4.99
  • Enhanced Editing$5.99
  • Enhanced Photo$8.99
  • Full-Function Package$19.99
3 purchases

GPS

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year GPS-Trk$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • 1 Month GPS-Trk Net$4.99
  • 1 Year GPS-Trk Net$49.99

Questions

Is Map Plus free?
Map Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS free?
GPS costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Map Plus or GPS?
GPS is rated higher. Map Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 633 ratings, while GPS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Map Plus or GPS have ads?
Map Plus shows ads; GPS does not.
Which is updated more often, Map Plus or GPS?
Map Plus ships an update monthly, and GPS weekly. Most recently, Map Plus was updated on September 23, 2026 and GPS on September 15, 2026.

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