# GPS & Maps vs TrailTool

The clearest difference is price: GPS & Maps at Free against TrailTool's $2.99. GPS & Maps also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). TrailTool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

GPS & Maps is free to download; TrailTool costs $2.99 up front. GPS & Maps sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. TrailTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, TrailTool every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS & Maps | TrailTool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [Zhiguang Han](https://appshunter.io/developer/994428398) |

## 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


### TrailTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailtool/id1257415655)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS & Maps free?

GPS & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TrailTool free?

TrailTool costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

GPS & Maps shows ads; TrailTool does not.

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

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, and TrailTool every 6 weeks. Most recently, GPS & Maps was updated on October 20, 2026 and TrailTool on October 4, 2026.

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