# GPS & Maps vs GNSS View

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GNSS View at none against GPS & Maps's 7. GNSS View also leads on ads (none vs shown). GPS & Maps's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 19). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GPS & Maps against 4.3 for GNSS View. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS & Maps has 2.3K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of GPS & Maps's written reviews are positive against 69% of GNSS View's.

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, GNSS View every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS & Maps | GNSS View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011/reviews)** | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnss-view/id924350018/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [NEC Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/423274625) |

## 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


### GNSS View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnss-view/id924350018)

Visualize the positions of satellite navigation systems like QZSS and GPS in the sky. View satellite arrangements on a radar or through augmented reality from your current location. Supports multiple satellite constellations and customizable display options.

**Highlights:** Position Radar view of satellites, Augmented Reality (AR) display, Supports QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS, Select specific signal satellites, Set elevation mask angle, Display HDOP and VDOP values

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS & Maps free?

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

### Is GNSS View free?

GNSS View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPS & Maps or GNSS View?

GPS & Maps is rated higher. GPS & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while GNSS View averages 4.3 from 19 ratings.

### Do GPS & Maps or GNSS View have ads?

GPS & Maps shows ads; GNSS View does not.

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

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, and GNSS View every 7 months. Most recently, GPS & Maps was updated on October 26, 2026 and GNSS View on October 24, 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.*