# GPS & Maps vs GPS Navigation

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS & Maps | GPS Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-navigation-map-tracking/id1017628592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [Duc Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/672121512) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### GPS Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-navigation-map-tracking/id1017628592)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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