Comparison

twGPS vs MapLens

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

Head to head
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

MapLens

Explore the world with live camera feeds, street views, and 3D maps. Get a real-time glimpse of locations before you visit, check traffic, and discover landmarks. Capture memories with GPS-tagged photos and useful navigation tools.

Highlights
  • Live public cameras
  • Street View exploration
  • Interactive 3D maps
  • GPS Camera with location data
  • Real-time traffic conditions
  • Landmark discovery
  • Compass and world time tools
Features
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See more of a place before you get there. MapLens brings together live public cameras, street-level exploration, 3D maps, location-tagged photos, traffic conditions, landmarks, compass tools, and world time in one place. Whether you're curious about another city, planning your next trip, checking an area before heading out, or simply exploring somewhere new, MapLens gives you more ways to understand the places around you. Explore Places Live Browse available public live cameras from different locations and get a glimpse of what's happening there right now. Discover city streets, scenic areas, popular destinations, and everyday places without needing to be there in person. Look Around Before You Go Use Street View to explore roads, neighborhoods, and surroundings before visiting. Get familiar with an unfamiliar destination, see what an area looks like, or simply explore places you're curious about. Explore Cities in 3D Move through interactive 3D maps and explore cities from a different perspective. Zoom out to understand an area or move closer to discover streets and nearby places. Capture Where You Are Use GPS Camera to capture photos with location information. Add location, map details, date, and time to help you remember where your travel moments and discoveries happened. Check Traffic Before You Go View available traffic conditions to get a better sense of road activity before heading out. Traffic information availability may vary by location. Discover Famous Landmarks Explore well-known landmarks, buildings, and interesting destinations around the world. Find inspiration for your next trip or discover something new. Useful Tools for Every Trip • Live Public Cameras • Street View • 3D Maps • GPS Camera • Traffic Conditions • Famous Landmarks • Compass • World Time From checking a destination before a trip to saving the location of a memorable photo, MapLens helps you see, understand, and remember more of the places you explore. Explore what's around you and discover what's waiting somewhere else with MapLens.

Screenshots

twGPS4 screens
MapLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: twGPS at none against MapLens's shown. twGPS also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 · 7 level
twGPS versus MapLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertwGPSMapLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas WeilandHONG KONG GUANGSHANG TRADING CO.,LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

twGPS

No in-app purchases

None

MapLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is twGPS free?
twGPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapLens free?
MapLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do twGPS or MapLens have ads?
MapLens shows ads; twGPS does not.

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