Comparison

GPS Explorer vs Speed and Direction

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

Head to head
About

GPS Explorer

Features
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GPS Explorer is the map and navigation app for cyclists, hikers, drivers, motorcyclists and everyone who actively explores the world. 3D GLOBE WITH SATELLITE IMAGERY Experience the Earth as an interactive 3D globe with high-resolution satellite imagery - rotatable, zoomable, down to the finest detail. The unique split-view shows the same location simultaneously in the globe and in classic OpenStreetMap side by side. Plan your tours with a bird's-eye view and the precision of a street map. Choose from 8 map styles: Street, Satellite, Topographic, Cycling, Winter Sports, Watercolor, 3D Globe and Split-View. NAVIGATION Turn-by-turn voice guidance for pedestrians, bicycle, e-bike, MTB, car and motorcycle. Routes are automatically recalculated when you go off track. Distance, arrival time and all turns always in view. Navigate directly to group members with live location. RECORD TOURS Integrated bike computer with real-time speed, distance and elevation. After the tour: interactive elevation profile, full statistics and GPX export. Elevation data is added automatically. Daily and total distance always up to date. DISCOVER Wikipedia articles directly on the map: explore landmarks and places with a single tap. Current regional news as a map layer. Create, categorize and share your own POIs with your group. GROUPS AND CHALLENGES Share your location live with the group and track all members on the map. Take on route challenges, compete for the best time on the live leaderboard or create your own challenges from your tours. TECHNICAL Based on OpenStreetMap - Firebase Sync - Offline Mode Available in 7 languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese. Guest mode available without registration. GPS Explorer - The World in Your Hands.

About

Speed and Direction

Features
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Display your speed in MPH, KPH and Knots. Shows True North and Magnetic North. Displays GPS co-ordinates in degrees or decimal formats. Shows your approximate altitude above sea level.

Screenshots

GPS Explorer4 screens
Speed and Direction3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed and Direction at none against GPS Explorer's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GPS Explorer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Speed and Direction asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
GPS Explorer versus Speed and Direction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS ExplorerSpeed and Direction
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size65 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan HutterRichard Bennette

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GPS Explorer

One-time10
  • Snow Map$5.99
  • Weather Map$5.99
  • 3D Globe$5.99
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  • Split View$5.99
  • Nautical Map$5.99
  • Aviation Map$5.99
  • 3D Street Map$5.99
  • Historical Map$5.99
  • Hiking Map$5.99
  • All Maps$59.99
None

Speed and Direction

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Explorer free?
GPS Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speed and Direction free?
Speed and Direction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Explorer or Speed and Direction have ads?
Neither GPS Explorer nor Speed and Direction shows ads.

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