# GPS & Maps vs Wherigo®

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wherigo® at none against GPS & Maps's 7. Wherigo® also leads on ads (none vs shown). GPS & Maps's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 42%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS & Maps sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Wherigo® 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 Wherigo®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of GPS & Maps's written reviews are positive against 42% of Wherigo®'s.

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, Wherigo® every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS & Maps | Wherigo® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011/reviews) | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wherigo/id1538051913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [Groundspeak Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292242506) |

## 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


### Wherigo®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wherigo/id1538051913)

Embark on GPS-enabled real-world adventures. Navigate to physical locations to interact with virtual objects and characters. Download and play free cartridges at your own pace.

**Highlights:** GPS-enabled adventures, Interact with virtual objects, Navigate to physical locations, Download free cartridges, Cartridges do not expire

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flawless performance
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🎉 Great fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Authentication issues
- 📚 Confusing instructions
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to download cartridges
- Cartridges not showing up
- App freezing and crashing
- Login/authentication problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved Wherigo support
- Better integration with Geocaching
- Save state functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS & Maps free?

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

### Is Wherigo® free?

Wherigo® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPS & Maps or Wherigo®?

Wherigo® is rated higher. GPS & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Wherigo® averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.

### Do GPS & Maps or Wherigo® have ads?

GPS & Maps shows ads; Wherigo® does not.

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

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, and Wherigo® every 4 months. Most recently, GPS & Maps was updated on November 4, 2026 and Wherigo® on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*