Comparison

Back vs My GPS Coordinates °

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Back

This navigation tool uses your device's GPS to help you return to saved locations. Mark spots like parking or hotel locations and easily find your way back. Offers customizable display options and power-saving features.

Highlights
  • Save and return to marked locations
  • Mark current location or enter coordinates
  • Customizable user interface styles
  • HUD for location information
  • Power saving mode
  • Unlimited preset destinations
Features
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Using the GPS of your device, Back Track helps guide you back to any location you've marked. Any time you're somewhere you think you may need to return to, but you're not sure you'll be able to find your way back, simply save your position with Back Track by marking the location. Whether it's where you parked your car or the hotel you're staying at, you can be sure you'll be able to find the location again. When ready, select the saved location and start tracking. It's as easy as that! Features - Create and edit unlimited preset destinations. - Mark your current location or enter longitude and latitude coordinates manually. - Choose from a selection of user interface styles. - HUD for detailed information of your current and target locations. - The settings panel gives you full control over information displayed and measurement units used. - Includes a power saving mode to conserve battery life. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Back Track's accuracy is dependent on that of your device. For better results, keep your device away from magnets and electronics, and calibrate it if prompted to do so.

About

My GPS Coordinates °

Easily find your precise GPS coordinates, altitude, and satellite count. Save locations with photos, customize data overlays, and share your whereabouts instantly. Includes a compass, map view of saved spots, and an SOS feature for emergencies.

Highlights
  • High accuracy GPS coordinates
  • Multiple coordinate formats
  • Geotagged photo memories
  • Save and bookmark locations
  • Compass navigation
  • SOS emergency feature
  • Data export/import (GPX, KML)
Features
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Get your current GPS coordinates even faster! • Pinpoint Precision with High Accuracy GPS: Discover your exact coordinates, altitude, GPS precision, and satellite count, ensuring you're always on the m • Flexible Coordinate Formats: Tailor your experience with multiple latitude and longitude formats (DD decimal degrees, DDM degrees and decimal minutes, DMS degrees, minutes and seconds sexagesimal , UTM Universal Transverse Mercator, MGRS Military Grid Reference System) to suit your needs. • Snapshot Memories: Capture the moment and location with a photo, complete with all GPS details artistically displayed. • Personalize Your Memories: Customize your Geo-tagged photos by adjusting the position, color, and size of the location data overlay. • Bookmark Your Adventures: Save any location with the option to attach a photo, perfect for revisiting those special spots. • Distance Units of Your Choice: Whether you prefer metric or imperial, choose the unit that makes sense for you. • Unmatched Location Accuracy: Rely on the app’s superior accuracy to pinpoint your exact position. • Map View of Saved Locations: Visualize all your saved spots on a user-friendly map interface. • Effortless Location Search: Easily find locations by address – simplicity at its best. • Instant Location Sharing: Share your current whereabouts quickly and effortlessly. • Organized Memories: Filter your saved locations by date, distance, or keywords for easy access. • In-App Learning Hub: Get to know the app better with the helpful in-app guidance function. • Compass Navigation to Saved Spots: Let the built-in compass guide you back to your saved locations. • Versatile Data Export and Import: Use GPX, KML, or the custom MYGPS format for comprehensive data management, including photos. • Lifesaving SOS Feature: Send an SOS message with your coordinates in emergencies, customizable with a preset number and message. • Customizable Sorting Options: Sort your saved locations by name, date, or proximity to your current position. • Adjustable Location Accuracy Mode: Choose your desired balance between precision and battery consumption. • Seamless Watch Integration: Save locations using your Apple Watch and sync seamlessly with your phone. • Diverse Map Choices: Switch between normal, terrain, hybrid, and satellite maps for diverse viewing options. Our app comes with a application for Apple Watch devices. You can easily save your current location without using your phone and synchronize data afterwards to enjoy viewing your saved locations on a bigger screen! Internet connection is not needed but it's helpful to get better accuracy. Get your current GPS coordinates even faster! Data is based on WGS84. Disclaimer: Accuracy depends on the quality of GPS hardware in your device as well as outside weather conditions. Be aware that GPS does not work well indoors, so try to use it outside most of the time. It is extremely important because trying to get coordinates at home might be difficult. Privacy policy: https://mysticmobileapps.com/legal/privacy/mygpscoordinates Terms and conditions: https://mysticmobileapps.com/legal/terms/mygpscoordinates

Screenshots

Back1 screens
My GPS Coordinates °4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My GPS Coordinates ° at 4.6 against Back's 3.6. My GPS Coordinates ° also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 17). Back's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Back sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and My GPS Coordinates ° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My GPS Coordinates ° holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My GPS Coordinates ° has 2.1K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 41% and 40% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Back ships an update every 20 months, My GPS Coordinates ° fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Back versus My GPS Coordinates °: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackMy GPS Coordinates °
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (17 ratings)4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews — better40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings172.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPilot XMYSTIC MOBILE APPS LLC

Customer experience

Back

All ratings17 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral23.5%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative47.1%

My GPS Coordinates °

All ratings2,089 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral13.3%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

Back

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

My GPS Coordinates °

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes when switching locations
  • Coordinates not properly displayed on Apple Watch
  • Inconsistent GPS readings at the same location

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to copy coordinates to clipboard
  • Improve GPS accuracy and consistency
  • Provide a paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Back

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
2 purchases

My GPS Coordinates °

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly GPS Coordinates+14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual GPS Coordinates+14 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Back free?
Back is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My GPS Coordinates ° free?
My GPS Coordinates ° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Back or My GPS Coordinates °?
My GPS Coordinates ° is rated higher. Back averages 3.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while My GPS Coordinates ° averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Back or My GPS Coordinates ° have ads?
My GPS Coordinates ° shows ads; Back does not.
Which is updated more often, Back or My GPS Coordinates °?
Back ships an update every 20 months, and My GPS Coordinates ° fortnightly. Most recently, Back was updated on October 18, 2026 and My GPS Coordinates ° on October 19, 2026.

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