Comparison

MapRecap vs LatLong

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

Head to head
About

MapRecap

Features
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Enter an address, generate links from multiple map providers.

About

LatLong

This app provides precise GPS coordinates for any location worldwide, offering 14 geo tools including a GPS camera and track recorder. It supports multiple coordinate formats and map layers, with an Apple Watch companion app for on-the-go access.

Highlights
  • Find GPS coordinates for any location
  • 14 geo tools including GPS camera and track recorder
  • Supports 7 coordinate formats
  • Multiple map layers (Apple, Google, OSM)
  • Apple Watch complications
  • GPX/KML import and export
Features
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LatLong finds the exact GPS coordinates of any place and gives them to you in every format you need — with 14 geo tools in one precise app. New: a GPS camera that stamps your photos with location, and a track recorder for your hikes and drives. FEATURES - Search any place, address or landmark worldwide - Tap anywhere on the map to get its coordinates and address - 7 coordinate formats: Decimal, DMS, DDM, UTM, MGRS, Plus Code and Geohash - One-tap copy and sharing for every format - Apple Maps, Google Maps and OpenStreetMap with standard, satellite and hybrid layers - Full-screen map - Favorites and search history - Share any place as a QR code - Favorites with folders and colors; import GPX and KML files - Two-column layout on iPad and iPhone Duo - Light, dark and system themes GEO TOOLS - My GPS Coordinates: your current location in 7 formats - GPS Camera: take photos stamped with coordinates, address, date and altitude - Track Recorder: record your hikes, rides and drives with distance, speed and elevation; export as GPX/KML - Photo Location: see where a photo was taken - Altimeter: barometric and GPS altitude, air pressure, ascent and descent - GPS Speedometer: live speed, max and average speed, distance and moving time - Navigate to a Point: live compass, distance and bearing - Sun & Moon: sunrise, sunset, golden hour and blue hour - Distance and Area Calculators: tap points on the map, drag to adjust - Coordinate Converter - Compass and Qibla Compass - Time Zone Finder APPLE WATCH - Your coordinates, altitude, speed and sun times on your wrist - Watch face complications for coordinates, sunset and altitude WHO IS IT FOR? - Hikers, sailors, pilots and travelers - GIS professionals and map experts - Geography students and educators - Search and rescue teams - Anyone who needs a precise location ACCURACY UTM and MGRS calculations use the WGS84 datum. Special UTM zone rules for Norway and Svalbard are supported. LATLONG PREMIUM Premium removes all ads and unlocks unlimited favorites, folders and history, synced across your devices with iCloud, plus full GPX/KML import and export. Premium also gives you unlimited saved tracks and exports, the elevation profile, and a GPS camera without watermark and with your own notes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.latlong.net/privacy.php

Screenshots

MapRecap4 screens
LatLong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapRecap at none against LatLong's 2. MapRecap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. LatLong sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MapRecap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapRecap ships an update every 2 days, LatLong every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MapRecap versus LatLong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapRecapLatLong
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPATRICK HONG,DAH LIUAlper Sumer Guc

In-app purchases

None

MapRecap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LatLong

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • LatLong GPS Premium - Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is MapRecap free?
MapRecap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LatLong free?
LatLong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MapRecap or LatLong have ads?
LatLong shows ads; MapRecap does not.
Which is updated more often, MapRecap or LatLong?
MapRecap ships an update every 2 days, and LatLong every 3 days. Most recently, MapRecap was updated on November 9, 2026 and LatLong on November 10, 2026.

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