Comparison

twGPS vs VeloGPS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

twGPS

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twGPS - Precise GPS Navigation with Home Location Tracking twGPS is your reliable app for precise GPS positioning. With its clean, intuitive interface, it displays your current position in real-time - either in decimal format or in traditional degrees/minutes/seconds format. Along with exact coordinates, the app provides essential additional information such as: • Altitude above sea level • Current speed • Direction of movement • GPS signal accuracy Special Features: Home Location Tracking Save any location as your home position. The app automatically calculates: • The direct distance to your current location • The altitude difference between both positions Waypoints • Save unlimited locations as waypoints • Assign individual names to each waypoint • Keep track of distances to all saved waypoints Share & Connect • Easily share your position data via email or other apps • Direct links to various mapping services • Perfect for hikers, cyclists, or for finding interesting places again Flexible Settings • Simple manual input of coordinates for home location • "Use Current Position" feature for quick saving • All settings can be adjusted at any time Maximum Privacy • No cloud connection - all data stays on your device • No trackers or analytics tools • No collection or sharing of user data • Position data is only shared at your explicit request Technical Features • Support for iPhone and iPad • Optimized for various screen sizes and orientations • Available in multiple languages (German, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Dutch) • Low battery impact through efficient programming Note: Continuous use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. This app is perfect for: • Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts • Geocaching fans • Cyclists and joggers • Travelers and explorers • Anyone needing precise location data Download twGPS now and discover a new dimension of positioning!

About

VeloGPS

This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful handheld GPS device. It offers precise location tracking, altitude readings, a compass, waypoint management, and route recording with GPX export. Ideal for outdoor activities and navigation needs.

Highlights
  • Precise GPS coordinates and barometric altitude
  • Compass and waypoint saving
  • Track recording with auto-pause
  • GPX export for mapping tools
  • Interactive maps with multiple views
  • Live Activity and Lock Screen integration
  • Power saver mode for extended use
Features
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VeloGPS turns your iPhone into a full handheld GPS. Precise coordinates, barometric altitude, compass, waypoints, track recording, and GPX export — everything a dedicated GPS unit does, on the device you already carry. Built for hiking, cycling, kayaking, sailing, skiing, backcountry travel, geocaching, and anything else you'd reach for a handheld for. Live GPS Dashboard A frost-glass overlay on the map shows coordinates, speed, and direction by default — tap the chevron to expand for altitude and pressure. The Info tab gives you the full readout: coordinates, speed, altitude, course, compass heading, and barometric pressure on one screen. Coordinates display in DD, DMS, or UTM. Track Recording & GPX Export Record your route with a single tap. Tracks auto-pause when you stop and resume the moment you move again, so distance and elevation gain reflect what you actually did. Each track is auto-classified as cycling, hiking, running, walking, driving, or flying based on motion sensors during recording. Saved tracks appear as colored polylines on the map and export as standard GPX files — complete with metadata block and activity type — for any mapping tool. Rename, recolor, re-tag activity, toggle visibility, swipe to delete with undo. Smooth, Accurate Altitude A fused altimeter combines the iPhone's barometer with GPS for steady, responsive elevation — with an outlier filter that rejects physically impossible pressure spikes from tunnels, doors, and cabin-pressure changes. EMA smoothing keeps recorded altitude clean. On iPads and devices without a barometer, GPS-only smoothing keeps the reading stable. Waypoints Save your current location with one tap. Tap a pin on the map to jump to details. Distance to each waypoint updates as you move. Mark trailheads, campsites, caches, hazards, summits — anywhere you want to find again. Interactive Map Standard, Hybrid, and Satellite views. A live accuracy circle shows your GPS precision. Tracking mode centers the map on you; pan or pinch to release it instantly. Long recorded tracks render smoothly at every zoom level. Haptic feedback confirms every interaction. Flight Mode A dedicated mode for aviation: GPS altitude (cabin pressure would corrupt the barometric altimeter), pre-flight checklist, and tuned filters. Live Activity & Lock Screen Keep speed, coordinates, altitude, distance, and your activity glyph on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island — even when the app is in the background. Charts & Session Stats Real-time charts for speed, altitude, and pressure with windows from 1 minute to 1 hour. Session stats show distance, elevation gain/loss, max speed, average moving speed, and current grade — now on a true rolling window so the last hour is always the last hour. Power Saver Extend battery on long outings. Lowers GPS update frequency, pauses the magnetometer, and auto-suspends GPS when you're stationary. GPS Signal Quality A color-coded toolbar indicator shows your fix quality at a glance. Tap for detailed horizontal, vertical, speed, and course accuracy — plus a Processing section showing the current altitude source (fused, GPS-only, or flight mode) and live motion activity. Flexible Units Coordinates in DD, DMS, or UTM. Speed in mph, km/h, or knots. Distance in imperial or metric. Pressure in kPa, hPa/mbar, inHg, or mmHg. iPhone & iPad Tabbed navigation on iPhone, sidebar on iPad. Adapts to split-screen and slide-over. Portrait and landscape. Private by Design No accounts, no analytics, no servers. All data stays on your device.

Screenshots

twGPS4 screens
VeloGPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: twGPS at 4 against VeloGPS's 2. twGPS also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
twGPS versus VeloGPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertwGPSVeloGPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas WeilandAIDAN STANLEY MARCUSS

In-app purchases

None

twGPS

No in-app purchases

None

VeloGPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is twGPS free?
twGPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VeloGPS free?
VeloGPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do twGPS or VeloGPS have ads?
Neither twGPS nor VeloGPS shows ads.

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