# OverlayGPS vs SplitRig

The clearest difference is rating: SplitRig at 5.0 against OverlayGPS's 4.0. SplitRig also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (93% vs 60%). OverlayGPS's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OverlayGPS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SplitRig asks for nothing beyond the download.

SplitRig holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SplitRig has 38 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of OverlayGPS's written reviews are positive against 93% of SplitRig's.

OverlayGPS ships an update fortnightly, SplitRig weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OverlayGPS | SplitRig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overlaygps-video-telemetry/id6755045504/reviews) | **[5.0 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitrig-dual-camera-recorder/id6759218152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Plets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839467534) | [Claudia Marrot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877486494) |

## What reviewers say

### OverlayGPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overlaygps-video-telemetry/id6755045504)

Record videos with real-time GPS, speed, heading, elevation, and map overlays. Enhance your content with customizable heads-up-display (HUD) elements embedded directly into your footage. Ideal for outdoor activities and vehicle-based content creation.

**Highlights:** Live telemetry overlays (speed, elevation, GPS), Real-time map overlay, Overlay-only mode for external cameras, Multiple recording resolutions and frame rates, Customizable HUD with templates and fonts, Detailed stats tracking (distance, max speed, elevation gain)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Agave Action PRO | $9.99 | one-time |


### SplitRig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitrig-dual-camera-recorder/id6759218152)

Record simultaneously with your iPhone's front and back cameras, creating perfectly synced dual videos without needing to edit. Features include cinematic stabilization, live GPS data overlays, and multiple layout options for versatile content creation.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous front and back camera recording, Perfectly synced dual videos, Pro-grade cinematic stabilization, Live GPS speedometer and altitude overlay, Picture-in-Picture, Split Screen, and Face Mode layouts, Action Cam mode with 60 FPS, Hands-free recording options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OverlayGPS free?

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

### Is SplitRig free?

SplitRig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OverlayGPS or SplitRig?

SplitRig is rated higher. OverlayGPS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SplitRig averages 5.0 from 38 ratings.

### Do OverlayGPS or SplitRig have ads?

Neither OverlayGPS nor SplitRig shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OverlayGPS or SplitRig?

OverlayGPS ships an update fortnightly, and SplitRig weekly. Most recently, OverlayGPS was updated on October 25, 2026 and SplitRig on October 25, 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.*