# GPS & Maps vs Looking4Cache Lite

The clearest difference is rating: GPS & Maps at 4.4 against Looking4Cache Lite's 2.6. GPS & Maps also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Looking4Cache Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS & Maps sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Looking4Cache Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS & Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS & Maps has 2.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of GPS & Maps's written reviews are positive against 59% of Looking4Cache Lite's.

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, Looking4Cache Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS & Maps | Looking4Cache Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011/reviews)** | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking4cache-lite/id532870735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [Michael Andreas May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866424684) |

## 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


### Looking4Cache Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking4cache-lite/id532870735)

Discover and log geocaches with this app. Access millions of geocaches, store data offline, and log finds for yourself or your team. Features include multiple map options and power-saving GPS accuracy.

**Highlights:** Access millions of geocaches, Offline data storage, Log finds and trackables, Multiple map options, Team logging support, Power-saving GPS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS & Maps free?

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

### Is Looking4Cache Lite free?

Looking4Cache Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPS & Maps or Looking4Cache Lite?

GPS & Maps is rated higher. GPS & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Looking4Cache Lite averages 2.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do GPS & Maps or Looking4Cache Lite have ads?

GPS & Maps shows ads; Looking4Cache Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS & Maps or Looking4Cache Lite?

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, and Looking4Cache Lite every 2 months. Most recently, GPS & Maps was updated on October 1, 2026 and Looking4Cache Lite on September 30, 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.*