Comparison

GPS & Maps vs My GPS Coordinates °

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

My GPS Coordinates °

Easily find your precise GPS coordinates, altitude, and satellite count. Save locations with photos, customize data overlays, and share your whereabouts instantly. Includes a compass, map view of saved spots, and an SOS feature for emergencies.

Highlights
  • High accuracy GPS coordinates
  • Multiple coordinate formats
  • Geotagged photo memories
  • Save and bookmark locations
  • Compass navigation
  • SOS emergency feature
  • Data export/import (GPX, KML)
Features
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Get your current GPS coordinates even faster! • Pinpoint Precision with High Accuracy GPS: Discover your exact coordinates, altitude, GPS precision, and satellite count, ensuring you're always on the m • Flexible Coordinate Formats: Tailor your experience with multiple latitude and longitude formats (DD decimal degrees, DDM degrees and decimal minutes, DMS degrees, minutes and seconds sexagesimal , UTM Universal Transverse Mercator, MGRS Military Grid Reference System) to suit your needs. • Snapshot Memories: Capture the moment and location with a photo, complete with all GPS details artistically displayed. • Personalize Your Memories: Customize your Geo-tagged photos by adjusting the position, color, and size of the location data overlay. • Bookmark Your Adventures: Save any location with the option to attach a photo, perfect for revisiting those special spots. • Distance Units of Your Choice: Whether you prefer metric or imperial, choose the unit that makes sense for you. • Unmatched Location Accuracy: Rely on the app’s superior accuracy to pinpoint your exact position. • Map View of Saved Locations: Visualize all your saved spots on a user-friendly map interface. • Effortless Location Search: Easily find locations by address – simplicity at its best. • Instant Location Sharing: Share your current whereabouts quickly and effortlessly. • Organized Memories: Filter your saved locations by date, distance, or keywords for easy access. • In-App Learning Hub: Get to know the app better with the helpful in-app guidance function. • Compass Navigation to Saved Spots: Let the built-in compass guide you back to your saved locations. • Versatile Data Export and Import: Use GPX, KML, or the custom MYGPS format for comprehensive data management, including photos. • Lifesaving SOS Feature: Send an SOS message with your coordinates in emergencies, customizable with a preset number and message. • Customizable Sorting Options: Sort your saved locations by name, date, or proximity to your current position. • Adjustable Location Accuracy Mode: Choose your desired balance between precision and battery consumption. • Seamless Watch Integration: Save locations using your Apple Watch and sync seamlessly with your phone. • Diverse Map Choices: Switch between normal, terrain, hybrid, and satellite maps for diverse viewing options. Our app comes with a application for Apple Watch devices. You can easily save your current location without using your phone and synchronize data afterwards to enjoy viewing your saved locations on a bigger screen! Internet connection is not needed but it's helpful to get better accuracy. Get your current GPS coordinates even faster! Data is based on WGS84. Disclaimer: Accuracy depends on the quality of GPS hardware in your device as well as outside weather conditions. Be aware that GPS does not work well indoors, so try to use it outside most of the time. It is extremely important because trying to get coordinates at home might be difficult. Privacy policy: https://mysticmobileapps.com/legal/privacy/mygpscoordinates Terms and conditions: https://mysticmobileapps.com/legal/terms/mygpscoordinates

Screenshots

GPS & Maps4 screens
My GPS Coordinates °4 screens

Verdict

The call

GPS & Maps and My GPS Coordinates ° both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of GPS & Maps's written reviews are positive against 40% of My GPS Coordinates °'s. GPS & Maps also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and My GPS Coordinates ° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GPS & Maps against 4.6 for My GPS Coordinates °. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of GPS & Maps's written reviews are positive against 40% of My GPS Coordinates °'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, My GPS Coordinates ° fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GPS & Maps versus My GPS Coordinates °: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS & MapsMy GPS Coordinates °
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.3K ratings)4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews — better40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better2.1K
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit ConsultingMYSTIC MOBILE APPS LLC

Customer experience

GPS & Maps

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

My GPS Coordinates °

All ratings2,089 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral13.3%
Negative46.2%

User reviews

GPS & Maps

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

My GPS Coordinates °

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for specific use cases (e.g. storm spotting, cemetery navigation)
  • 🚀 Accurate GPS coordinates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate GPS readings
  • 🔍 Difficult interface and navigation
  • 💸 Aggressive ads that disrupt user experience
  • 🚫 No ad-free paid version available

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

My GPS Coordinates °

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes when switching locations
  • Coordinates not properly displayed on Apple Watch
  • Inconsistent GPS readings at the same location

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to copy coordinates to clipboard
  • Improve GPS accuracy and consistency
  • Provide a paid ad-free version

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
2 purchases

My GPS Coordinates °

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly GPS Coordinates+14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual GPS Coordinates+14 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is GPS & Maps free?
GPS & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My GPS Coordinates ° free?
My GPS Coordinates ° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPS & Maps or My GPS Coordinates °?
My GPS Coordinates ° is rated higher. GPS & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while My GPS Coordinates ° averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.
Do GPS & Maps or My GPS Coordinates ° have ads?
Both GPS & Maps and My GPS Coordinates ° show ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS & Maps or My GPS Coordinates °?
GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, and My GPS Coordinates ° fortnightly. Most recently, GPS & Maps was updated on November 12, 2026 and My GPS Coordinates ° on November 11, 2026.

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