# GPS Mapper vs Maplet

The clearest difference is rating: Maplet at 3.3 against GPS Mapper's 3.0. Maplet also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). GPS Mapper's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Mapper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Maplet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Maplet holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

GPS Mapper ships an update weekly, Maplet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Mapper | Maplet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-mapper/id6746349779/reviews) | **[3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplet-map-location-bookmarks/id6748853120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NIKOLAH LOUIS DANCHUK-LAUZON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793637444) | [Gemsheer Chalil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777244155) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Mapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-mapper/id6746349779)

Track, map, and organize all your outdoor activities. Record trails with live stats, drop pins, plan routes, and visualize map coverage with custom grids. Integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive activity analysis.

**Highlights:** Grid exploration and mapping, Trail recording with live stats, Custom pin and route creation, Distance measurement (Range Finder), Image overlays on maps, Activity analytics dashboard, GPX file import/export

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Maplet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplet-map-location-bookmarks/id6748853120)

Organize saved locations, plan optimized multi-stop routes, and manage GPX files completely offline. This app offers advanced map markers with notes, photos, and voice memos, along with a route planner and GPS tools for navigation.

**Highlights:** Advanced map marker and pin log, Organize bookmarks into folders and tags, Plan multi-stop routes and track progress, Pro compass and GPS tools, Import and export GPX, KML, and CSV files, Works fully offline, No ads or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maplet Pro: Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Maplet Pro: Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Maplet Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Mapper free?

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

### Is Maplet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Mapper or Maplet?

Maplet is rated higher. GPS Mapper averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Maplet averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do GPS Mapper or Maplet have ads?

Neither GPS Mapper nor Maplet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Mapper or Maplet?

GPS Mapper ships an update weekly, and Maplet fortnightly. Most recently, GPS Mapper was updated on September 21, 2026 and Maplet on August 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.*