# GPS & Maps vs GPS

The clearest difference is rating: GPS & Maps at 4.4 against GPS's 3.4. GPS & Maps also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 17). GPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

GPS & Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS & Maps has 2.3K ratings behind it against 17, 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 60% of GPS's.

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, GPS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS & Maps | GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-location-tracker/id477998011/reviews)** | [3.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-pro/id984920064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 59.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [Marvin Wagner](https://appshunter.io/developer/578107479) |

## 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


### GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-pro/id984920064)

Record your outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, or driving with live route tracking. Monitor speed, altitude, and create custom map markers. Share your recorded routes with friends in various export formats.

**Highlights:** Live route tracking on map, Record speed and altitude, Create custom map markers, Pause and resume recordings, Export routes in KML, GPX, CSV, Share recordings with friends

**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 GPS free?

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

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

GPS & Maps is rated higher. GPS & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while GPS averages 3.4 from 17 ratings.

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

GPS & Maps shows ads; GPS does not.

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

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, and GPS every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS & Maps was updated on October 20, 2026 and GPS on October 6, 2026.

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