# iLocation vs GPS Joystick

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iLocation at none against GPS Joystick's 2. iLocation also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 3%) and rating (4.3 vs 3.8). GPS Joystick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Joystick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iLocation asks for nothing beyond the download.

iLocation holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iLocation has 3.9K ratings behind it against 519, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of iLocation's written reviews are positive against 3% of GPS Joystick's.

iLocation ships an update monthly, GPS Joystick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLocation | GPS Joystick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilocation-here/id647695160/reviews)** | [3.8 (519 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-joystick-location-changer/id6590607817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 519 |
| Positive reviews | **35.9% of reviews** | 2.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 5 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeonghwan Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/429842114) | [Huong Thuy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760079002) |

## What reviewers say

### iLocation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilocation-here/id647695160)

Easily search and share your current or a specified location. Get coordinates, addresses, and compass bearings. Save locations, share via URL, and explain your whereabouts without speaking.

**Highlights:** Search and share location, Display current location information, Show coordinates and address, Compass bearing display, Change map format, Save location to Favorites, Share location via URL

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Positive sentiment
- 👍 Good maps
- 🆗 Okay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🤔 Confusing
- 💰 Paid version required
- 🕹️ Useless
- 🙅‍♀️ Scam

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't recognize location
- Doesn't spoof GPS

**Requested features**

- Rename the app
- Be more transparent


### GPS Joystick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-joystick-location-changer/id6590607817)

Modify photo GPS metadata to a different location without changing your actual GPS. Record your location history and create a travel journal to document your journeys.

**Highlights:** Modify photo GPS metadata, Record location history, Create travel journal, GPS EXIF Editor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLocation free?

iLocation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPS Joystick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iLocation or GPS Joystick?

iLocation is rated higher. iLocation averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while GPS Joystick averages 3.8 from 519 ratings.

### Do iLocation or GPS Joystick have ads?

iLocation shows ads; GPS Joystick does not.

### Which is updated more often, iLocation or GPS Joystick?

iLocation ships an update monthly, and GPS Joystick every 4 days. Most recently, iLocation was updated on October 26, 2026 and GPS Joystick on October 25, 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.*