DirtGPS vs PRD Phantom Trace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
PRD Phantom Trace
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Phantom Trace is the GPS built for off-road racing teams. Pre-run the course, mark every hazard at speed, and keep the race car, pre-runners and chase crews on the same map. PRE-RUN AND MARK THE COURSE - One big START TRACK button: recording starts in your active folder - Drop waypoints in one tap, right where the crosshair points - Race-call presets (turns, rocks, ditches, jumps, gates and more) with color-coded markers - Hold any quick call to rename it or add your own second-step options, like KEEP LEFT / KEEP RIGHT - Names, notes and photos on any waypoint - VCPs get their range ring automatically - Smooth tracks from a crawl to 150 mph, with clean corners and no spikes - The map stays locked while you drive, so a bump never moves it. Double-tap to pan RACE WITH YOUR TEAM - Create a team and invite members with a code, QR code or link - See every teammate's live position on the map - Push-to-talk voice messages to the whole team - Send waypoints and tracks straight to a teammate's inbox VOICE CALLOUTS - Hear pace notes read out as you approach them, so your eyes stay on the terrain - Alert distance, and MPH or KPH, to match how you drive MAPS THAT WORK OUT THERE - Satellite, hybrid and a low-distraction chart style - Dirt roads and trails drawn over the imagery when you zoom in - Download satellite maps along a course before you lose signal - Keeps working with no signal and syncs when you're back in range WORKS WITH YOUR GEAR - Import and export GPX and KML - Import and export USR files for Lowrance units, with VCP rings included - Tracks and colors in folders, imported into the folder you choose PRIVACY - Sign in with Apple - Your location is only used while the app is open, and is shared only with your own team - Delete your account and all your data anytime from Settings SUBSCRIPTION Phantom Trace Pro gives full access to the app and renews monthly unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://phantomracedev.com/privacy/ Questions or feedback? Use Report a Problem in Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PRD Phantom Trace at every 3 days against DirtGPS's every 9 days. PRD Phantom Trace also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. DirtGPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and PRD Phantom Trace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DirtGPS ships an update every 9 days, PRD Phantom Trace every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DirtGPS | PRD Phantom Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DIRTGPS PTY LTD | daniel garcia |
In-app purchases
DirtGPS
- DirtGPS PRO Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- DirtGPS PRO Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
PRD Phantom Trace
- Phantom Trace Basic7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Phantom Trace Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month








