Comparison

DirtGPS vs Suchi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 • Real-time GPS with speed & heading • Fast, intuitive interface designed for use at speed • One-tap waypoint marking with custom icons and colours • Voice navigation with hands-free callouts for every waypoint • Live GPS tracking on one permanent shareable link • Live in-car video streaming with up to 4 cameras • Two-way pit crew messaging • Track recording with full route history and trip stats • Offline satellite maps using Mapbox • GPX import and export support • Prerunner mode for marking race courses and hazards • Track replay for post-run analysis • Collections to organise tracks and waypoints • 3D terrain with satellite imagery • 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 • Real-time GPS navigation • Record 1 track • Up to 25 waypoints • Import/export 1 GPX file • 1 collection DIRTGPS PRO Unlock the full capability of DirtGPS: • Unlimited track recording • Unlimited waypoints and collections • Offline satellite maps • Prerunner mode • Voice navigation • Live GPS tracking • Track replay • Unlimited GPX import and export DIRTGPS PREMIUM Everything in PRO, plus your race day broadcast: • Live in-car video streaming with up to 4 cameras • Custom sponsor overlays on your stream • Multistream to other platforms • Two-way pit crew messaging IMPORTANT NOTES • Requires iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 or later • Continued use of GPS in the background can significantly reduce battery life • Devices without built-in GPS (WiFi-only models) require an external GPS receiver for accurate positioning • Offline maps must be downloaded before entering areas without coverage • Live tracking, streaming and pit crew messaging require an internet connection in the vehicle • 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

Suchi

Features
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Choose your own road. Suchi is a compass-style navigator for motorcycles, bicycles, and walks. It gives you no turn-by-turn directions. All it shows is the bearing and the straight-line distance to your destination. Which road you take is up to you — this is navigation that gives touring and wandering their sense of adventure back. ■ Simple to use Long-press the map, or search by keyword, to set a destination Tap "Go" A full-screen arrow keeps pointing at your destination ■ Features ・A huge arrow and the remaining distance, full screen. Readable at a glance, even while riding ・A compass ring (N/E/S/W) so you always know which way you are heading ・Sun and moon bearing icons. Compare them with the real sky to check your compass on the spot (useful for spotting magnetic interference from your vehicle's metal frame) ・"Find Nearby": gas stations, convenience stores, restrooms and more, listed with distance and bearing ・Ride logs: your route, distance and time are saved automatically. Re-navigate to the same destination straight from your history ・Export and import your logs as JSON when you change devices ・Dark mode for night riding ■ Made to be trusted ・No ads, no account, completely free ・Ride logs are stored only on your device. Nothing is ever sent anywhere ■ Please note ・This app does not provide route guidance. Follow traffic rules and check your surroundings ・Do not look at or operate the screen while riding. Stop somewhere safe before checking it ・Compass accuracy is affected by nearby magnetic sources. Use the sun and moon icons to cross-check

Screenshots

DirtGPS4 screens
Suchi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Suchi at none against DirtGPS's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. DirtGPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Suchi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DirtGPS ships an update every 9 days, Suchi every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
DirtGPS versus Suchi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirtGPSSuchi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIRTGPS PTY LTDRyu Kaneko

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DirtGPS

Subscriptions2
  • DirtGPS PRO Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • DirtGPS PRO Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

Suchi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DirtGPS free?
DirtGPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Suchi free?
Suchi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DirtGPS or Suchi have ads?
Neither DirtGPS nor Suchi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DirtGPS or Suchi?
DirtGPS ships an update every 9 days, and Suchi every 6 days. Most recently, DirtGPS was updated on October 31, 2026 and Suchi on October 11, 2026.

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