# GPS & Maps vs Gecko Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gecko Maps at 100% against GPS & Maps's 63%. Gecko Maps also leads on ads (none vs shown). GPS & Maps's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS & Maps sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Gecko Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, Gecko Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS & Maps | Gecko Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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 | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 48 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) | [MaP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606499958) |

## 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


### Gecko Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gecko-maps/id1609766778)

This navigation app offers online and offline maps with various layers like topography and satellite imagery. It provides geolocation features, waypoint creation, and altitude display. Advanced tools include military coordinate systems and magnetic declination computation.

**Highlights:** Online and offline map access, Multiple map layers (topography, satellite, OSM), Geolocation and GPS trace recording, Waypoint creation and customization, Altitude and elevation profile display, Military coordinate systems (MGRS, UTM), Map sharing in MBTiles and GPX formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maps Download | $0.99 | per month |
| IGN© maps | $10.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS & Maps free?

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

### Is Gecko Maps free?

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

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

GPS & Maps shows ads; Gecko Maps does not.

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

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, and Gecko Maps every 2 months. Most recently, GPS & Maps was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gecko Maps on October 19, 2026.

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