STRAY vs Mine GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
STRAY
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STRAY-IT is an app that navigates your walk so that you can freely enjoy the journey to your destination. Even if you are directionally challenged, you can walk the path you want to walk as you like by simply checking the direction and remaining distance to your destination. Recommended for the following situations! - When you want to try a different path than usual - When you want to take a leisurely walk - During free time before a meeting - When you want to walk without looking at your smartphone - When you want to take a detour - When you want to discover a new place while traveling Main functions - Navigation with only the direction and distance to your destination Even if you are directionally challenged, you will never lose track of the direction to your destination. Even if you find yourself wondering "Where should I turn?" or "I took a wrong turn!", you can reach your destination on your own. New encounters and discoveries may be waiting for you on the way to a road you don't usually take. - Display of surrounding building icons If there is an aquarium nearby, a fish icon will be displayed, and if there is a bar, a glass icon will be displayed. In this way, icons of surrounding buildings will be displayed. By finding the icons, you can make new discoveries and have fun looking for actual buildings. - Spatial display of current location and destination By pinching in on the screen, you can get an overview of your destination, starting point, and your own location. You can see your location and the location of your destination at a glance.
Mine GPS
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Records your location around the clock, every day. (Except when the recording switch is off.) - Trace your recorded movement routes - Play back your route with adjustable time and speed View distance traveled and average speed Use shortcuts to display saved time ranges with a single tap - Grid display - See visited areas at a glance View your total number of visited grids - Widget - See your last 24 hours of data at a glance Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STRAY at none against Mine GPS's 1. Mine GPS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Mine GPS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. STRAY asks for nothing beyond the download.
STRAY ships an update every 13 months, Mine GPS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STRAY | Mine GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kanta Oikawa | Ayumu Makikawa |
In-app purchases
STRAY
No in-app purchases
Mine GPS
- Mine GPS Premium$0.991 Year
Questions
Is STRAY free?
Is Mine GPS free?
Do STRAY or Mine GPS have ads?
Which is updated more often, STRAY or Mine GPS?
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