# GPS & Maps vs GPS Convert

GPS & Maps and GPS Convert both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GPS Convert's written reviews are positive against 63% of GPS & Maps's. GPS Convert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). GPS & Maps's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 19) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GPS & Maps against 4.5 for GPS Convert. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS & Maps has 2.3K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of GPS & Maps's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPS Convert's.

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, GPS Convert every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS & Maps | GPS Convert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-convert/id1464478161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [Vu Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292982355) |

## 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 Convert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-convert/id1464478161)

Easily convert GPS coordinates between various systems like WGS84 and VN2000. Save locations for future use, with simultaneous updates to both geographic and map grid coordinates. View converted location data directly on the map.

**Highlights:** GPS coordinate conversion, Support for WGS84, VN2000, and more, Save locations for later use, Simultaneous coordinate updates, Map annotation information display

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS & Maps free?

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

### Is GPS Convert free?

GPS Convert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPS & Maps or GPS Convert?

GPS Convert is rated higher. GPS & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while GPS Convert averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

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

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, and GPS Convert every 4 months. Most recently, GPS & Maps was updated on October 28, 2026 and GPS Convert on October 24, 2026.

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