Comparison

DirtGPS vs Valico

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

Head to head
About

DirtGPS

This app provides precise GPS navigation for off-road activities like racing and exploration. It offers real-time speed and position tracking, easy waypoint marking, and the ability to record and replay routes, all in a user-friendly interface designed for high-speed use.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS with speed & heading
  • One-tap waypoint marking
  • Track recording and replay
  • Offline satellite maps
  • GPX import and export
  • Prerunner mode
  • 3D terrain with satellite imagery
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Built for speed, precision, and zero signal. DirtGPS is a purpose built GPS navigation app for offroad racing, prerunning, and remote exploration. Combining powerful navigation tools with a clean, easy to use interface. Track your speed, heading, and position in real time. Mark hazards and key locations instantly. Record your runs and replay them later to refine your lines, all without digging through complicated menus. Hear every waypoint called out hands-free as you approach it, and share your race live with anyone who wants to follow along. Designed to perform in harsh environments and high-speed conditions, DirtGPS keeps everything simple, visible, and within reach. FEATURES β€’ Real-time GPS with speed & heading β€’ Fast, intuitive interface designed for use at speed β€’ One-tap waypoint marking with custom icons and colours β€’ Voice navigation with hands-free callouts for every waypoint β€’ Live GPS tracking on one permanent shareable link β€’ Live in-car video streaming with up to 4 cameras β€’ Two-way pit crew messaging β€’ Track recording with full route history and trip stats β€’ Offline satellite maps using Mapbox β€’ GPX import and export support β€’ Prerunner mode for marking race courses and hazards β€’ Track replay for post-run analysis β€’ Collections to organise tracks and waypoints β€’ 3D terrain with satellite imagery β€’ Optimised for iPhone and iPad DESIGNED FOR OFF-ROAD Built for racers, prerunners, and off-road explorers who need reliable navigation in demanding environments. DirtGPS is designed to perform where traditional navigation apps fall short. FREE VERSION β€’ Real-time GPS navigation β€’ Record 1 track β€’ Up to 25 waypoints β€’ Import/export 1 GPX file β€’ 1 collection DIRTGPS PRO Unlock the full capability of DirtGPS: β€’ Unlimited track recording β€’ Unlimited waypoints and collections β€’ Offline satellite maps β€’ Prerunner mode β€’ Voice navigation β€’ Live GPS tracking β€’ Track replay β€’ Unlimited GPX import and export DIRTGPS PREMIUM Everything in PRO, plus your race day broadcast: β€’ Live in-car video streaming with up to 4 cameras β€’ Custom sponsor overlays on your stream β€’ Multistream to other platforms β€’ Two-way pit crew messaging IMPORTANT NOTES β€’ Requires iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 or later β€’ Continued use of GPS in the background can significantly reduce battery life β€’ Devices without built-in GPS (WiFi-only models) require an external GPS receiver for accurate positioning β€’ Offline maps must be downloaded before entering areas without coverage β€’ Live tracking, streaming and pit crew messaging require an internet connection in the vehicle β€’ Map data is provided via Mapbox and subject to availability SUBSCRIPTION TERMS DirtGPS PRO and DirtGPS Premium are auto-renewable subscriptions, available monthly or yearly, each with a 7 day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your device Settings under your Apple Account, then Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://dirtgps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://dirtgps.com/privacy.html

About

Valico

Features
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Valico is turn-by-turn navigation for drivers who care about the road, not just the destination. Most navigation apps treat your route as a suggestion. The moment you drift, they reroute you to the fastest way to the end. Valico does the opposite: the route you loaded is the route you drive. If you leave it, Valico guides you back onto the track ahead β€” it never quietly reroutes you to the destination. THREE WAYS TO START A DRIVE β€’ Import a GPX route from Files, email, or any app that shares .gpx. β€’ Generate a route: tell Valico where to start and end (or ask for a loop) and it proposes spirited, curve-rich candidates for you to pick from. β€’ Record a drive: breadcrumb a road you love as you drive it, and keep it in your library to run again later. BUILT FOR REAL ROADS β€’ Review before you drive: Valico shows the matched route and flags spots where the map-match may have wandered, so you can accept, correct, or swap a stretch first. β€’ Route-faithful guidance: clear turn-by-turn with voice, tuned to keep you on the track you chose. β€’ CarPlay: full guidance on your car's screen. β€’ Save your library: routes, generated loops, and recorded drives all live together, with your own marks on the corners worth remembering. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your routes, profile, and drive history stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded unless you explicitly publish a route as a share link β€” and even then Valico trims the start and end so your link never reveals where you live. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Bring your own roads. Drive the ones you dream about.

Screenshots

DirtGPS4 screens
Valico4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Valico at none against DirtGPS's 4. DirtGPS's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). 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. DirtGPS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Valico asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DirtGPS ships an update every 9 days, Valico every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
DirtGPS versus Valico: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirtGPSValico
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIRTGPS PTY LTDQuovio LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DirtGPS

Subscriptions4
  • DirtGPS PRO Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • DirtGPS PREMIUM Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • DirtGPS PRO Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • DirtGPS PREMIUM Yearly7 Days trial$249.991 Year
None

Valico

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DirtGPS free?
DirtGPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Valico free?
Valico is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DirtGPS or Valico have ads?
Neither DirtGPS nor Valico shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DirtGPS or Valico?
DirtGPS ships an update every 9 days, and Valico every 3 months. Most recently, DirtGPS was updated on November 9, 2026 and Valico on October 31, 2026.

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