Comparison

Azimuth Maps vs GPS & Maps

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

Head to head
About

Azimuth Maps

This app displays reference area orientations on a map, allowing for precise directional viewing at 30°, 45°, or 60° intervals. It also supports address searching to determine bearings and distances, useful for Feng Shui and other orientation tasks.

Highlights
  • Map orientation display
  • Adjustable directional intervals (30°, 45°, 60°)
  • 12-direction display support
  • Movable reference areas
  • Address search for bearings and distances
Features
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Azimuth Maps is an application that can be displayed on the map the orientation of the reference areas. Each cardinal orientation is 30 °, 60 ° to each other, you can view or each at 45 °. ◎ From version 2.0.2, 12 direction display is also supported. ◎The reference areas can be moved by dragging and dropping them anywhere. Address Search can also be viewed at your destination, you have to look into the bearing, distances can determine several kilometers. It is an application that can be used for orientation of Feng Shui and house‐moving, confirmation of Eho, etc. Exemption matters It caused by the use of this application program, and any trouble and no loss and no damage, etc. are secured at all. Please use it beforehand after it understands, and it acknowledges it.

About

GPS & Maps

This app provides precise location tracking, altitude, and speed measurements for various outdoor activities. Save and display waypoints on a map, utilize a compass, and access different map data sources. An integrated flashlight aids in low-light conditions.

Highlights
  • Precise GPS tracking
  • Altitude and speed logging
  • Waypoint saving and display
  • Integrated compass
  • Multiple coordinate formats
  • Map widgets
  • Flashlight functionality
Features
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GPS & Maps is a simple, yet powerful GPS app for supporting navigation and outdoor activities like geocaching, sailing, skating, trekking, biking or traveling by airplane. It measures your position, height and acceleration with accuracy information and in different units like feet, meter, miles and kilometers. Your highest altitude and speed will also be logged. You can show and save your current position or other waypoints on a map and pick one of the following formats to view your coordinates: - GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude) - Decimal Degrees - Degrees/Minutes/Seconds - UTM: Universal Transverse Mercator - MGRS: Military Grid Reference System GPS & Maps is a must have for geocachers, due to the easy switching between coordinates and map. The integrated flashlight enables users like geocachers to find targets even in dark environments without having to use a separate device. Via in-app purchase you can add some useful features to GPS & Maps: - Premium Edition: Unlock all of the following features. - Waypoints: Save your current location as a marker on the map. Add new locations like geo caches to the map by entering GPS coordinates. Pick different colors for waypoints. Export waypoints via e-mail. Show or hide saved waypoints on the map. - Map Widgets: The draggable Map Widgets show your location, altitude, speed, address and GPS accuracy directly on the map. You can change the widget transparency and textcolor in the settings to optimize readability on different map tiles and map data sources like Google Maps or Open Street Map. - Compass: The compass shows your heading relative to magnetic north or true north (configurable in the settings) and your current location coordinates. It also shows additional information like street, city and country. If you buy Compass and Map Widgets the Compass will also be displays as a widget on the map. - Open Street Map: This feature enhances the map with additional map data from Open Street Map. - Google Maps: This feature enhances the map with additional map data from Google Maps. The map modes 'standard', 'satellite', 'hybrid' and 'terrain' can be selected in the options menu. - iCloud Backup & Restore Please keep in mind that the accuracy of your position and acceleration always depends on the intensity of the available GPS signal. Compass and heading information are only available on devices with magnetometer.

Screenshots

Azimuth Maps3 screens
GPS & Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPS & Maps at 4.4 against Azimuth Maps's 1.0. GPS & Maps also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). Azimuth Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. GPS & Maps sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Azimuth Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS & Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS & Maps has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Azimuth Maps versus GPS & Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAzimuth MapsGPS & Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—62.9% of reviews
Number of ratings12.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgeo SoftKraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting

Customer experience

Azimuth Maps

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GPS & Maps

All ratings2,249 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative30.8%

Bugs and requests

Azimuth Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GPS & Maps

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Waypoints drop in wrong location
  • Compass not working
  • Coordinates are inaccurate

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to draw lines between waypoints
  • Ability to add notes to waypoints
  • Ability to add photos to waypoints
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to enter coordinates manually
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  • Ability to measure distance between points

In-app purchases

None

Azimuth Maps

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

GPS & Maps

One-time7
  • Smart Compass$0.99
  • Map Widgets$0.99
  • Open Street Map$0.99
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  • Google Maps$0.99
  • POI / Waypoints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Premium Editon$4.99

Questions

Is Azimuth Maps free?
Azimuth Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS & Maps free?
GPS & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Azimuth Maps or GPS & Maps?
GPS & Maps is rated higher. Azimuth Maps averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GPS & Maps averages 4.4 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Azimuth Maps or GPS & Maps have ads?
Both Azimuth Maps and GPS & Maps show ads.
Which is updated more often, Azimuth Maps or GPS & Maps?
Azimuth Maps ships an update monthly, and GPS & Maps monthly. Most recently, Azimuth Maps was updated on October 1, 2026 and GPS & Maps on October 20, 2026.

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