# GPS & Maps vs Offline GPS Navigation

The clearest difference is ads: Offline GPS Navigation at none against GPS & Maps's shown. Offline GPS Navigation also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). GPS & Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS & Maps sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Offline GPS Navigation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GPS & Maps against 4.6 for Offline GPS Navigation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of GPS & Maps's written reviews are positive against 78% of Offline GPS Navigation's.

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, Offline GPS Navigation every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS & Maps | Offline GPS Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-gps-navigation/id791684332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [Alexander Deplov](https://appshunter.io/developer/732986218) |

## 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


### Offline GPS Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-gps-navigation/id791684332)

This app helps you navigate and find your way back, even without an internet connection. Easily bookmark locations like your parked car or hiking trails, and receive precise directional guidance to return. Sync your saved spots across devices for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Walking directions, Navigational bookmarks, Parked car locator, Offline navigation, Sync across devices, Directional guidance

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 📍 Useful for finding parked cars and locations
- 🗺️ Helpful for hiking, traveling, and exploring new areas
- 💻 Works well without internet connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive for some users
- 🔒 Lifetime users not grandfathered in after switch to subscription
- 🐛 Occasional issues with accuracy and pointing in the wrong direction
- 📱 Doesn't work well with magnetic cases or in cars

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or becomes unusable when signal is weak
- Saved anchors sometimes get lost or disappear

**Requested features**

- Add option to switch between GPS heading and magnetic heading
- Improve integration with mapping apps like Apple Maps and Google Maps
- Allow importing/exporting of saved locations
- Add more customization options for anchors (icons, colors, notes, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS & Maps free?

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

### Is Offline GPS Navigation free?

Offline GPS Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS & Maps or Offline GPS Navigation?

Offline GPS Navigation is rated higher. GPS & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Offline GPS Navigation averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do GPS & Maps or Offline GPS Navigation have ads?

GPS & Maps shows ads; Offline GPS Navigation does not.

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

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, and Offline GPS Navigation every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPS & Maps was updated on November 6, 2026 and Offline GPS Navigation on November 6, 2026.

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