Comparison

GPS Track Log vs Window Seat GPS

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

Head to head
About

GPS Track Log

Features
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GPS Track Log records your route with iPhone location data — walking, cycling, cars, boats, highways, and flights — and exports to GPX or KML. ■ What you can do • Start, pause, and stop recording, with a live map, waypoints, notes, and photos • Distance, time (moving time, excluding pauses), point count, and steps (steps are a walking estimate) • On the track detail screen, save as GPX or KML, or send the file from the share sheet • Adjust recording for general use, boats, fast ground travel, aviation, and more. Automatic mode switching is available • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (depends on device and iOS settings). Pause from the Lock Screen can be turned on or off • Saved track list, rename, and speed / elevation charts • Settings for recording interval, filters, appearance, map, and speed units. Optional auto-stop when you return home ■ How recording works • Each mode uses different assumptions for slow and fast movement. • Indoors or near buildings, unlikely jumps are filtered out from the start (adjustable). • When the signal is weak, an optional setting can fill gaps (walking and heading on foot; direction of travel in a vehicle). Measured and filled points are shown in different colors on the map. ■ Data Tracks and photos stay on your iPhone. Export GPX or KML from track detail and send them with the share sheet. ■ Notes Requires iOS 17 or later. Position and distance depend on conditions. Background recording needs Location set to Always. ■ Ads A banner at the top of the start screen. A consent prompt may appear depending on your region.

About

Window Seat GPS

Track your flight's real-time position and altitude offline using your device's GPS and barometer. Monitor cabin pressure, ground speed, and visualize your flight profile with interactive charts, all without needing in-flight Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Offline flight progress tracking
  • Real-time map position
  • Cabin pressure altitude monitoring
  • Advanced GPS telemetry
  • Interactive flight profile charts
  • Customizable units
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Ever wonder exactly where you’re flying, or what the cabin pressure altitude is at 35,000 feet, but there is no inflight WiFi? Whether you are a frequent flyer, an aviation nerd, or just a curious passenger, this app brings offline-first flight information right to your window seat. Using your device's built-in GPS and barometer, you get real-time flight telemetry—completely offline, with no expensive airline Wi-Fi required. Key Features: - Offline Flight Computer: Enter your origin and destination airports to track your exact flight progress, distance to destination, and estimated time remaining (approximate). - Offline Maps: Watch your plane's real-time position on a detailed map that works with GPS signal only. - Cabin Pressure Analysis: Monitor the aircraft's pressurization in real-time. See the actual cabin altitude and vertical speed (climb/descent rate) using your phone's highly sensitive barometer. - Advanced GPS Telemetry: Get live readouts of your true ground speed, GPS altitude, heading, and GPS vertical rate. - Interactive Charts: Visualize your flight profile with real-time graphs comparing your cabin pressure altitude to your true GPS altitude. - Customizable Units: Easily toggle between Knots, mph, km/h, Feet, Meters, inHg, hPa, and more. Note: This app relies on your device's internal pressure sensor and GPS receiver. A window seat with a clear line of sight to the sky is essential for a GPS lock, hence the name (: WARNING: This application is designed exclusively for passengers for educational and recreational purposes. It is NOT a certified flight instrument. It must NEVER be used for real-world navigation, altitude monitoring, or flight planning. You must obey all applicable laws, regulations, and crew member instructions. Terms: https://pxatech.com/window-seat-gps/

Screenshots

GPS Track Log3 screens
Window Seat GPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Track Log at none against Window Seat GPS's 1. GPS Track Log also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Window Seat GPS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Window Seat GPS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPS Track Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Track Log ships an update every 10 days, Window Seat GPS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
GPS Track Log versus Window Seat GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Track LogWindow Seat GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB207 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROTAKA SAKAIDAPXA Tech LLC

In-app purchases

None

GPS Track Log

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Window Seat GPS

One-time1
  • Offline Map Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is GPS Track Log free?
GPS Track Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Window Seat GPS free?
Window Seat GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GPS Track Log or Window Seat GPS have ads?
GPS Track Log shows ads; Window Seat GPS does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Track Log or Window Seat GPS?
GPS Track Log ships an update every 10 days, and Window Seat GPS every 2 months. Most recently, GPS Track Log was updated on October 19, 2026 and Window Seat GPS on October 20, 2026.

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