Locus Map Lite vs PhotoGPSTrack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Locus Map Lite
This app provides comprehensive mapping tools for outdoor enthusiasts, offering global maps for hiking and biking, points of interest, and activity recording. It allows for offline navigation, cross-device syncing, and integration with health tracking.
- Global hiking and biking maps
- Points of Interest with photos
- Activity track recording
- Offline map and POI access
- Cross-device and web syncing
- GPX import/export
- Apple Health integration
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Welcome to Locus Map Lite for iOS, your new companion for all your outdoor adventures! Whether you're a seasoned hiker, a weekend cyclist, passionate ski mountaineer or just someone who loves exploring the great outdoors, Locus Map Lite is designed to enhance your experience by providing user-friendly mapping tools right at your fingertips. Key features: - GLOBAL MAPS FOR HIKING AND BIKING: No matter where you are in the world, Locus Map Lite can display your location on a detailed hiking/biking or winter/ski maps. For a true view of the landscape, there is also the satellite map. Easily navigate your surroundings and discover new trails and paths. - POINTS OF INTERESTS: Enhance your exploration with a rich display of points of interest right on your map. Each one includes useful information, attractive landmarks are depicted on Wikipedia photos, and you can even add your photos so everybody always knows the current state of the place. From scenic overlooks to tourist attractions and facilities, Locus Map Lite helps you discover more. - ACTIVITY RECORDING: Capture every moment of your adventures with track recording. Whether you're cycling, hiking, or enjoying a leisurely trip, Locus Map Lite keeps track of your rides, workouts, and journeys. - ROUTE PLANNING - Plan your own routes directly in the app: pick an activity, drop waypoints, and you're ready to go. - GUIDANCE: Get direction to chosen location whether it is Geocache, LoPoint - point of interest from our maps, waypoint from your library or any other place on Earth manually chosen on map. Be alerted when you get there - more time to focus on the nature around you instead of the screen. - WORKS ONLINE AND OFFLINE: Download maps together with points of interest (POIs) of the desired country or region and hit the trail without worrying about losing internet connectivity. - SYNC ACROSS DEVICES: Seamlessly sync your data — tracks, routes, points — with other devices running Locus Map, even cross-platform, or with your web library. Your adventures are always accessible, no matter where you are or what device you use. - LOCAL LIBRARY MANAGEMENT: Manage your tracks, routes, and points with ease. Our local library management tools allow you to sort, move, and delete your data, making it easy to organize your outdoor activities. You can import or export any data via GPX files and also share your activities and interesting places with others. - SEARCH WORLDWIDE: Looking for a specific place or point of interest? Our global search capability lets you find locations anywhere in the world, enhancing your planning and on-the-go decisions. - INTEGRATION WITH APPLE HEALTH AND WATCHES: Keep track of your health and fitness goals. Locus Map Lite integrates with Apple Health so that you can download your activities from your watch to the library for in-app analysis or further planning. Join us in shaping the future: Locus Map Lite is just at the beginning and your input and support are invaluable as we continue to improve and expand its capabilities. We invite you to join us on our journey by sharing your feedback and suggestions for the development. Help us tailor Locus Map Lite to better meet the needs of our adventurous community. Whether you're trekking through mountains, cycling through the countryside, or exploring urban landscapes, Locus Map Lite is here to guide you every step of the way. Try it today and see where it takes you!
PhotoGPSTrack
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PhotoGPSTrack records the GPS track of your photo outings so you can precisely geotag every shot from your camera — even one without built-in GPS. BACKGROUND GPS TRACKING Start recording before you head out, lock your phone or use it normally: the track keeps recording in the background without interruption. A CLOCK SYNCED WITH YOUR CAMERA Most cameras don't have a clock perfectly in sync with your phone. PhotoGPSTrack shows a reference clock you can set two ways: • enter a precise offset (days, hours, minutes, seconds) • enter the exact date and time currently shown on your camera This clock lets you match every photo to the right point on your track when importing into your geotagging software. LIVE TRACKING A Live Activity shows your tracking status right on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island: duration, points recorded, stop with one tap. A Home Screen widget lets you start a session without even opening the app. HISTORY AND GPX EXPORT Find all your rides in the history, view the route on a map, and export each session as a standard GPX file to use in your favorite geotagging software (Lightroom, GeoSetter, etc.). BUILT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS A simple, fast interface designed to be used one-handed on a photo walk, hike, bike ride, or trip. FREE, WITH A ONE-TIME UNLOCK PhotoGPSTrack is free and lets you record up to 3 tracks. Beyond that, a single "PhotoGPSTrack Pro" purchase (no subscription, pay once) unlocks unlimited tracks and GPX export.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Locus Map Lite at 16.4 against PhotoGPSTrack's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Locus Map Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PhotoGPSTrack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Locus Map Lite | PhotoGPSTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asamm Software, s. r. o. | Karine WATY |
In-app purchases
Locus Map Lite
- Gold Monthly$2.991 Month
- Gold Annually14 Days trial$23.991 Year
PhotoGPSTrack
- PhotoGPSTrack Pro$3.99








