Comparison

GPS & Maps vs GPS Navigation

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

Head to head
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.

About

GPS Navigation

This app offers a high-tech dashboard experience for driving, cycling, or hiking. It provides accurate speed and location data with a full-screen map, precision speedometer, and flight data. It also includes trip analytics and is designed to be battery optimized and privacy-focused.

Highlights
  • Full-screen navigation map
  • Precision speedometer
  • Pro-flight data (altitude, heading, GPS accuracy)
  • Trip analytics (average speed, max speed, odometer)
  • Battery optimized GPS algorithms
  • Privacy controls for location permissions
Features
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GPS Speedometer & Trip Tracker The all-in-one GPS companion for drivers and cyclists. Track your speed, distance, and trips in real time with beautiful maps powered by OpenStreetMap. CAR & BIKE MODE Switch between Car and Bike mode with a single tap. Each mode shows the most relevant points of interest: • Car Mode — Gas stations, EV chargers, rest stops, and live traffic overlay • Bike Mode — Repair shops, water points, bike parking, bike rentals, and cycle routes REAL-TIME DASHBOARD • Current speed with large, glanceable gauge • Average speed, max speed, and altitude • Heading with rotating compass (degrees + cardinal direction) • Trip distance and duration timer • Odometer (persists across sessions) • GPS accuracy indicator TRIP TRACKING • Start/stop trip tracking with one tap • Live route drawn on the map as you drive or ride • Full trip history saved automatically • Trip Detail page with route visualization and statistics SHARE YOUR TRIPS • Automatically view your trip summary when you stop • Share a beautiful trip screenshot to Facebook, Instagram, Zalo, WhatsApp, or any app • Save trip screenshots directly to your photo gallery NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST • Gas stations, EV chargers, and rest stops for drivers • Bike repair shops, water points, parking, and rentals for cyclists • Cycle routes for exploring new paths • Tap any POI for details — name, distance, power (EV), opening hours • Save favorites for quick access later • Navigate to any POI with one tap (opens Google Maps) LIVE TRAFFIC • Real-time traffic flow overlay powered by TomTom • See congestion, slow-downs, and clear roads at a glance • Available in Car mode (toggle on/off anytime) DARK & LIGHT THEME • Beautiful dark theme with a sleek night-mode map • Light theme with clear, readable map tiles • Toggle anytime from the map screen CUSTOMIZABLE UNITS • Speed: km/h or mph • Distance: km or miles • Altitude: meters or feet PRIVACY • No login required — works completely offline • GPS data stays on your device • No tracking, no analytics, no data collection Download GPS Speedometer today and turn every drive or ride into a tracked adventure!

Screenshots

GPS & Maps4 screens
GPS Navigation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS & Maps at 63% against GPS Navigation's 0%. GPS & Maps also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 5). GPS Navigation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. GPS Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS & Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS & Maps has 2.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of GPS & Maps's written reviews are positive against 0% of GPS Navigation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, GPS Navigation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GPS & Maps versus GPS Navigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS & MapsGPS Navigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.2K ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit ConsultingDuc Le

Customer experience

GPS & Maps

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

GPS Navigation

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

GPS Navigation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

GPS Navigation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS & Maps free?
GPS & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Navigation free?
GPS Navigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GPS & Maps or GPS Navigation?
GPS & Maps is rated higher. GPS & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while GPS Navigation averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do GPS & Maps or GPS Navigation have ads?
GPS & Maps shows ads; GPS Navigation does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS & Maps or GPS Navigation?
GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, and GPS Navigation every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPS & Maps was updated on September 29, 2026 and GPS Navigation on September 15, 2026.

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