# Crowsflight vs GPS & Maps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crowsflight at none against GPS & Maps's 7. Crowsflight also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (72% vs 63%). GPS & Maps's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 33) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Crowsflight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS & Maps has 2.2K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Crowsflight's written reviews are positive against 63% of GPS & Maps's.

Crowsflight ships an update every 3 months, GPS & Maps monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crowsflight | GPS & Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowsflight/id444185307/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 62.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 8 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CW&T](https://appshunter.io/developer/403622462) | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) |

## What reviewers say

### Crowsflight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowsflight/id444185307)

This app offers intuitive, mapless navigation using GPS and a compass. It displays distance and heading, allowing you to drop markers, search for destinations by address or what3words, and view saved locations on a map. It works offline for navigation and supports iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Mapless GPS navigation, Heading pointer, Drop location markers, Search by address or what3words, Offline navigation, iCloud location sync, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, intuitive interface design
- 🧭 Accurate directional compass pointing to destinations
- 📍 Offline functionality without requiring data/WiFi
- 🚶 Excellent for walking and urban exploration
- 💡 Innovative concept - shows direction and distance instead of turn-by-turn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass calibration issues and inaccurate readings
- 🔍 Search function returns incorrect or distant locations
- 📱 Small font sizes difficult to read
- 🎯 Inconsistent location accuracy
- ⚠️ Persistent warning messages that can't be dismissed

**Reported bugs**

- Compass won't calibrate properly
- Directional readings off by 90+ degrees
- App freezes at instruction screen
- App opens spontaneously after unlocking phone
- Search function returns locations in wrong countries

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- Gyroscope-based active pointer for hands-free navigation
- Metric kilometers display option
- Ability to organize locations into groups/categories
- GPS-based accuracy instead of compass-only


### GPS & Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Compass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map Widgets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open Street Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Google Maps | $0.99 | one-time |
| POI / Waypoints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Editon | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear and precise
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Streamlined GPS app
- 💡 Excellent tracking service
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not display full screen on iPad
- 🐛 Compass is not working
- 💰 Features held behind paywall
- 🐛 Waypoints are inaccurate
- 🐛 Compass is over 90 degrees out

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Waypoints drop in wrong location
- Compass not working
- Coordinates are inaccurate

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crowsflight free?

Crowsflight 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, Crowsflight or GPS & Maps?

Crowsflight is rated higher. Crowsflight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while GPS & Maps averages 4.4 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Crowsflight or GPS & Maps have ads?

GPS & Maps shows ads; Crowsflight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crowsflight or GPS & Maps?

Crowsflight ships an update every 3 months, and GPS & Maps monthly. Most recently, Crowsflight was updated on August 2, 2026 and GPS & Maps on September 25, 2026.

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