# TexaGPS™ vs PyNav

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PyNav at 100% against TexaGPS™'s 35%. TexaGPS™'s advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TexaGPS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PyNav sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TexaGPS™ ships an update every 2 months, PyNav every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TexaGPS™ | PyNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texagps/id581198980/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tama](https://appshunter.io/developer/438172963) | [CL Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779253059) |

## What reviewers say

### TexaGPS™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texagps/id581198980)

Share your iPhone's location data with devices that lack cellular or GPS capabilities. This app enables location tracking and recording, allowing you to replay routes or send location information to another device.

**Highlights:** GPS over tethering, Location information recording, Replay recorded locations, Send location to other devices, iPhone to iPad connectivity, Location Tethering API

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Playback recorder | $9.99 | one-time |


### PyNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pynav/id6779253057)

This app provides NMEA instrument data and remote control for a pypilot autopilot. It can function as a standalone navigation hub, displaying wind, engine, and GPS data with customizable panels and configurable alarms.

**Highlights:** Pypilot autopilot control, NMEA instrument display, Customizable dashboard panels, Wind and engine data, GPS and waypoint navigation, Configurable alarms

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PyNav Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TexaGPS™ free?

TexaGPS™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PyNav free?

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

### Do TexaGPS™ or PyNav have ads?

Neither TexaGPS™ nor PyNav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TexaGPS™ or PyNav?

TexaGPS™ ships an update every 2 months, and PyNav every 5 weeks. Most recently, TexaGPS™ was updated on October 17, 2026 and PyNav on October 9, 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.*