Comparison

WakeSignal vs GPS Server

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

Head to head
About

WakeSignal

This location-based alarm app notifies you with sound or vibration as you approach your destination on public transport or during long trips. It allows for worry-free travel, enabling you to sleep or use other apps without the stress of missing your stop.

Highlights
  • Location-based GPS alarm
  • Approach, Enter, or Exit triggers
  • Adjustable alert radius
  • Background operation
  • Customizable sounds and vibration
  • Saved places and routes
  • Live Activities & Dynamic Island support
Features
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WakeSignal is a location-based alarm that takes the worry out of missing your stop on public transport and long trips. It alerts you with vibration or sound as you approach your destination, so you can sleep or use other apps without stress. WHO IS IT FOR? • Public transport riders: Worry-free travel in crowds and sleepy mornings. • Long-distance commuters: Reach your stop without interrupted sleep. • Daily commuters: Nap safely on bus, train, or subway. • Night travelers: Wake up reliably, even in the dark. • Anyone tired of checking the map: No need to keep your eyes on the road. FEATURES • Location-Based Alarm (GPS): Automatic alert when approaching a stop. • Triggers: Approach / Enter / Exit. • Adjustable radius (100 m–5 km). • Background operation, battery-friendly modes (Walk / Car / Train / Plane). • Repeats & custom sounds; vibration sensitivity control. • Saved places & routes. • Units auto: km or miles. • Live Activities & Dynamic Island. • Privacy-first: no account, no cloud — location data stays on your device. With WakeSignal your trips are more comfortable, safe, and stress-free. No more missing your stop! For a full description of our privacy practices, please visit our website. Terms of Use: https://neirno.com/wakesignal/terms

About

GPS Server

This app transforms your iPhone into a local geolocation server for compatible GPS/GNSS clients. Connect devices on the same network to share current coordinates and utilize background operation for continuous tracking. It supports background functionality and offers diagnostic tools for connection issues.

Highlights
  • Local network geolocation server
  • Share current coordinates
  • DezzK/gnss-share protocol compatibility
  • Background operation
  • Live Activity status
  • Server start/stop commands
  • Connection diagnostics and log export
Features
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GPS Server превращает iPhone в локальный сервер геопозиции для совместимого GPS/GNSS-клиента. Подключите клиентское устройство к той же сети Wi-Fi или личной точке доступа iPhone, запустите сервер и используйте показанные IP-адрес и TCP-порт 8887. Возможности: • Передача текущих координат по локальной сети • Совместимость с протоколом DezzK/gnss-share • Работа в фоне при заблокированном экране • Live Activity со статусом сервера * Старт и стоп сервера через команды • Диагностика подключения и экспорт логов Для стабильной работы разрешите точную геолокацию и доступ «Всегда». При длительных поездках рекомендуется держать iPhone подключенным к питанию. GPS Server — независимый неофициальный open-source проект под лицензией GPL-3.0.

Screenshots

WakeSignal4 screens
GPS Server1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Server at none against WakeSignal's 2. GPS Server also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). WakeSignal's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. WakeSignal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. GPS Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WakeSignal against 5.0 for GPS Server. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Server has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of WakeSignal's written reviews are positive against 88% of GPS Server's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WakeSignal ships an update weekly, GPS Server monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WakeSignal versus GPS Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeSignalGPS Server
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB2 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperDmitro HavrylenkoTailan Daribaev

Customer experience

WakeSignal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GPS Server

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WakeSignal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • Yearly1 Year trial$9.991 Year
None

GPS Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WakeSignal free?
WakeSignal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Server free?
GPS Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WakeSignal or GPS Server?
WakeSignal and GPS Server are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do WakeSignal or GPS Server have ads?
Neither WakeSignal nor GPS Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WakeSignal or GPS Server?
WakeSignal ships an update weekly, and GPS Server monthly. Most recently, WakeSignal was updated on October 21, 2026 and GPS Server on October 29, 2026.

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