# FollowMee GPS Location Tracker vs Simple GPS logger

The clearest difference is rating: Simple GPS logger at 5.0 against FollowMee GPS Location Tracker's 4.3. Simple GPS logger also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). FollowMee GPS Location Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple GPS logger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FollowMee GPS Location Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple GPS logger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FollowMee GPS Location Tracker has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of FollowMee GPS Location Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple GPS logger's.

FollowMee GPS Location Tracker ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple GPS logger every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FollowMee GPS Location Tracker | Simple GPS logger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/followmee-gps-location-tracker/id640133448/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-gps-logger/id852832526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FollowMee LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/395292931) | [Michael Meyers](https://appshunter.io/developer/852832529) |

## What reviewers say

### FollowMee GPS Location Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/followmee-gps-location-tracker/id640133448)

This app transforms your device into a GPS tracker. Monitor the location of family, company devices, or employees through a web portal. Features include background tracking, geofencing, and an SOS button for emergencies.

**Highlights:** GPS device conversion, Web-based location monitoring, Background tracking, Geofencing and reporting, SOS panic button, Multi-device tracking, Cross-platform support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent performance
- 💡 Useful for monitoring family/employees
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 📍 Detailed location history and reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Occasional location inaccuracies or delays
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues when device is offline
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Real-time location updates
- Geofencing and alerts
- Integration with other apps/services


### Simple GPS logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-gps-logger/id852832526)

This app displays your current geographic position, including latitude, longitude, and altitude, using your phone's GPS. It allows you to save locations, track distances to them, and share your current or saved positions via message or email. Units can be displayed in metric or imperial.

**Highlights:** Display current position (lat, lon, alt), Show speed and altitude, Save multiple locations, Calculate distance to saved locations, Share current or saved locations, Metric and imperial unit display

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FollowMee GPS Location Tracker free?

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

### Is Simple GPS logger free?

Simple GPS logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FollowMee GPS Location Tracker or Simple GPS logger?

Simple GPS logger is rated higher. FollowMee GPS Location Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Simple GPS logger averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do FollowMee GPS Location Tracker or Simple GPS logger have ads?

Neither FollowMee GPS Location Tracker nor Simple GPS logger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FollowMee GPS Location Tracker or Simple GPS logger?

FollowMee GPS Location Tracker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple GPS logger every 2 months. Most recently, FollowMee GPS Location Tracker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple GPS logger on November 1, 2026.

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