# iLocation+ vs GPS Joystick

The clearest difference is price: GPS Joystick at Free against iLocation+'s $0.99. GPS Joystick also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). iLocation+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (22% vs 3%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GPS Joystick is free to download; iLocation+ costs $0.99 up front. GPS Joystick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iLocation+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for iLocation+ against 3.9 for GPS Joystick. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 740 and 490 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of iLocation+'s written reviews are positive against 3% of GPS Joystick's.

iLocation+ ships an update monthly, GPS Joystick every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLocation+ | GPS Joystick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (740 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilocation-plus-here/id650008859/reviews)** | [3.9 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-joystick-location-changer/id6590607817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **740** | 490 |
| Positive reviews | **21.6% of reviews** | 2.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 1 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-plus-here/id650008859)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Easily find and share your current or a specified location. Get coordinates, addresses, and compass bearings. Save locations and share them via URL for quick access on maps.

**Highlights:** Display current location information, Show coordinates and altitude, Display location address, Show compass bearing, Save map to camera roll or clipboard, Save locations to Favorites, Share location via URL

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 😊 Love the app
- ⭐ Best location spoofer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🚫 Doesn't change GPS location
- 💰 Waste of money
- ⚠️ Misleading app
- 🔍 Inaccurate location

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Incompatible with other apps
- Freezes on login screen

**Requested features**

- Ability to save locations
- Improved location accuracy


### 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+ costs $0.99, 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 4.0 out of 5 from 740 ratings, while GPS Joystick averages 3.9 from 490 ratings.

### Do iLocation+ or GPS Joystick have ads?

Neither iLocation+ nor GPS Joystick shows ads.

### 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 21, 2026 and GPS Joystick on October 21, 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.*