# Map Plus vs GPS

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Plus | GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (633 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-trk-3/id1064777208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **633** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203) | [hc-eng](https://appshunter.io/developer/318500914) |

## What reviewers say

### Map Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Large File Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Export GPX Support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Format | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced GIS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Editing | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Photo | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full-Function Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful mapping features
- 👍 Customizable and versatile
- 🗺️ Offline map support
- 💡 Useful for various industries (surveying, construction, outdoor activities)
- 🔍 Detailed and accurate mapping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some users
- 📁 Difficulty managing data and files
- 🔧 Limited documentation and support
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-trk-3/id1064777208)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year GPS-Trk | $2.99 | per year |
| 1 Month GPS-Trk Net | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year GPS-Trk Net | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*