Comparison

DirectionKit vs Pro GPS

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

Head to head
About

DirectionKit

Features
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DirectionKit is your go-to app for easy navigation. Tap anywhere on the map to set your destination and get your direction (straight‑line direction, not turn‑by‑turn) together with distance. You can also search for nearby places or enter coordinates to find any location. Easily save and organize favorite spots for quick navigation. Whether you need a handy compass, want to discover places β€œnear me,” or simply get back to a saved location, DirectionKit is ready for any adventure. DirectionKit is great for: – City exploring and travel – Returning to your starting point – Hiking trails and nature walks – Campus or event navigation – Geocaching fun – Yachting, sailing & boating – Fieldwork and surveying Features: – Tap the map to set a destination and see direct direction + distance – Search locations by coordinates – Find places nearby – Save any location, including your current spot – Organize favorites for fast navigation – Easily find and share any place – Choose measurement units: metric, imperial, or maritime No account required. Your saved locations are kept private on your device and are only synced with your iCloud account (if enabled), so only you can access them. Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elo7_XJlsED5jwCVNLUmVEtjOgkW0rcFsRYPtDuPLlg/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qCqehg-XP7ap-5VgnUSl80q2N0tDd1Qix81ilc0l0uk/edit?usp=sharing License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pro GPS

Features
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ProGPS: HUD Navigation is a professional-grade GPS telemetry app with a military-style heads-up display. β€’ Real-time speed, heading, altitude and GPS accuracy β€’ Navigation tools like waypoints, compass, bearing calculator, coordinate converter, pace count β€’ Full-screen waypoint map with numbered pins, route overlay and trace-back navigation β€’ Aviation mode: Attitude Director Indicator (ADI), airspeed, altitude tapes, VSI β€’ Motion Lab: G-force meter, 0-60/0-100 sprint timer, road roughness index, vibration spectrum β€’ Multiple HUD themes β€’ Trip recording with CSV and GPX export β€’ Works fully offline: no account required

Screenshots

DirectionKit4 screens
Pro GPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DirectionKit at every 5 weeks against Pro GPS's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DirectionKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pro GPS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DirectionKit ships an update every 5 weeks, Pro GPS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
DirectionKit versus Pro GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectionKitPro GPS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.017.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukyLabAditya Kumar

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DirectionKit

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$7.991 Year
1 purchases

Pro GPS

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$4.99

Questions

Is DirectionKit free?
DirectionKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pro GPS free?
Pro GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DirectionKit or Pro GPS have ads?
Neither DirectionKit nor Pro GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DirectionKit or Pro GPS?
DirectionKit ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pro GPS every 2 months. Most recently, DirectionKit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pro GPS on October 31, 2026.

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