Comparison

Maplet vs DirtGPS

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

Head to head
About

Maplet

Save and organize locations with photos, notes, and voice memos. Plan routes, track journeys, and access advanced GPS tools. Share and import data seamlessly, all while working offline and respecting your privacy.

Highlights
  • Save places with photos, notes, and voice memos
  • Organize bookmarks into folders and tags
  • Plan and optimize multi-stop routes
  • Live compass overlay and arrival alerts
  • Import GPX, KML, and CSV files
  • Open locations in any map app
  • Offline functionality with iCloud sync
Features
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Save any place with photos, notes and voice memos, organize it in folders, and open it in any map app. No account needed. Maplet is a private place bookmark manager for travelers, hikers, geocachers and anyone who collects places. Your places stay on your device and sync through your own iCloud. Key Features: Advanced Map Marker & Pin Log • Save any waypoint or place with a custom title, notes, photos, and voice memos. • Automatically fetch the address, weather, distance, and exact coordinates (Lat/Long, UTM, MGRS). • Organize your bookmarks cleanly into folders, tags, and color-coded categories. • 360° Look Around: Preview destinations with immersive, interactive street-level views. • Measure distance and area on the map, in your own units Route Planner & Journey Tracking • Plan multi-stop routes for RV trips, delivery runs, or hiking trails. • Auto-optimize your stop order to find the fastest path and track your progress live. • Check off locations as you go—perfect for travel itineraries and waypoint lists. Pro Compass & GPS Tools • View a live compass overlay directly on the map to see your exact facing direction. • Live Compass Target: Track your saved locations, the Sun, Moon, Qibla, and your parked car together on a tactical radar. • Arrival Alerts: Get a push notification when you enter a 500m radius of a pinned bookmark. • Ideal for off-grid navigation, geocaching, and outdoor field work. Import, Export & GPX Manager • Universal Import: Seamlessly load GPX, KML, and CSV files into your folders. • Smart Paste: Instantly convert copied text coordinates (DMS, Decimal) into map pins. • Easy Export: Back up your folders as PDF reports or export GPX files for other GPS units. Open & Share Anywhere • Open your saved coordinates directly in Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, and 8+ other navigation apps. • Share offline-ready folders via private deep links (no account needed). • Convert shared map links from other apps instantly into Maplet pins. Private & Offline-First • Works fully offline with optional iCloud sync for cross-device backup. • No ads, no tracking, and no account required. Your data is yours. • Lightweight, fast, and optimized with battery-efficient Dark Mode. EULA: https://gemshi.com/Maplet/eula.html

About

DirtGPS

This app provides precise GPS navigation for off-road activities like racing and exploration. It offers real-time speed and position tracking, easy waypoint marking, and the ability to record and replay routes, all in a user-friendly interface designed for high-speed use.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS with speed & heading
  • One-tap waypoint marking
  • Track recording and replay
  • Offline satellite maps
  • GPX import and export
  • Prerunner mode
  • 3D terrain with satellite imagery
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Built for speed, precision, and zero signal. DirtGPS is a purpose built GPS navigation app for offroad racing, prerunning, and remote exploration. Combining powerful navigation tools with a clean, easy to use interface. Track your speed, heading, and position in real time. Mark hazards and key locations instantly. Record your runs and replay them later to refine your lines, all without digging through complicated menus. Hear every waypoint called out hands-free as you approach it, and share your race live with anyone who wants to follow along. Designed to perform in harsh environments and high-speed conditions, DirtGPS keeps everything simple, visible, and within reach. FEATURES • Real-time GPS with speed & heading • Fast, intuitive interface designed for use at speed • One-tap waypoint marking with custom icons and colours • Voice navigation with hands-free callouts for every waypoint • Live GPS tracking on one permanent shareable link • Live in-car video streaming with up to 4 cameras • Two-way pit crew messaging • Track recording with full route history and trip stats • Offline satellite maps using Mapbox • GPX import and export support • Prerunner mode for marking race courses and hazards • Track replay for post-run analysis • Collections to organise tracks and waypoints • 3D terrain with satellite imagery • Optimised for iPhone and iPad DESIGNED FOR OFF-ROAD Built for racers, prerunners, and off-road explorers who need reliable navigation in demanding environments. DirtGPS is designed to perform where traditional navigation apps fall short. FREE VERSION • Real-time GPS navigation • Record 1 track • Up to 25 waypoints • Import/export 1 GPX file • 1 collection DIRTGPS PRO Unlock the full capability of DirtGPS: • Unlimited track recording • Unlimited waypoints and collections • Offline satellite maps • Prerunner mode • Voice navigation • Live GPS tracking • Track replay • Unlimited GPX import and export DIRTGPS PREMIUM Everything in PRO, plus your race day broadcast: • Live in-car video streaming with up to 4 cameras • Custom sponsor overlays on your stream • Multistream to other platforms • Two-way pit crew messaging IMPORTANT NOTES • Requires iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 or later • Continued use of GPS in the background can significantly reduce battery life • Devices without built-in GPS (WiFi-only models) require an external GPS receiver for accurate positioning • Offline maps must be downloaded before entering areas without coverage • Live tracking, streaming and pit crew messaging require an internet connection in the vehicle • Map data is provided via Mapbox and subject to availability SUBSCRIPTION TERMS DirtGPS PRO and DirtGPS Premium are auto-renewable subscriptions, available monthly or yearly, each with a 7 day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your device Settings under your Apple Account, then Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://dirtgps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://dirtgps.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Maplet4 screens
DirtGPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DirtGPS at 100% against Maplet's 50%. On price, update cadence, 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. Maplet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DirtGPS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maplet ships an update fortnightly, DirtGPS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Maplet versus DirtGPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapletDirtGPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGemsheer ChalilDIRTGPS PTY LTD

Customer experience

Maplet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

DirtGPS

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Maplet

Subscriptions2
  • Maplet Pro: Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Maplet Pro: Yearly Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Maplet Lifetime Pro$39.99
4 purchases

DirtGPS

Subscriptions4
  • DirtGPS PRO Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • DirtGPS PREMIUM Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • DirtGPS PRO Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • DirtGPS PREMIUM Yearly7 Days trial$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Maplet free?
Maplet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DirtGPS free?
DirtGPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maplet or DirtGPS have ads?
Neither Maplet nor DirtGPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maplet or DirtGPS?
Maplet ships an update fortnightly, and DirtGPS every 9 days. Most recently, Maplet was updated on November 8, 2026 and DirtGPS on November 9, 2026.

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