# GPS & Maps vs UTM Maps

The clearest difference is rating: UTM Maps at 5.0 against GPS & Maps's 4.4. UTM Maps also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). GPS & Maps's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS & Maps sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and UTM Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UTM Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS & Maps has 2.2K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of UTM Maps's.

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, UTM Maps every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS & Maps | UTM Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-maps/id6748431968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [Yogi Yogantara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825780236) |

## 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


### UTM Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-maps/id6748431968)

This app allows users to work with various coordinate systems, including UTM and MGRS, on a map. It supports registering points with addresses, capturing photos with watermarks, and measuring distances and areas. Data can be exported to CSV or KML formats.

**Highlights:** UTM, MGRS, Lat/Lon coordinate support, Point registration with geocoding, Photo capture with coordinate watermark, Area and distance measurement, Data export to CSV and KML, Field navigation with compass and GPS

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Elevation (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Elevations (3 Months) | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove Ads 1 Year | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS & Maps free?

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

### Is UTM Maps free?

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

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

UTM Maps is rated higher. GPS & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while UTM Maps averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Both GPS & Maps and UTM Maps show ads.

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

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, and UTM Maps every 10 days. Most recently, GPS & Maps was updated on September 22, 2026 and UTM Maps on August 15, 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.*