OwnTracks vs PickApp Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OwnTracks
This app lets you create a private log of your locations or share them with others. It prioritizes data security and privacy by using open protocols. Be mindful that continuous GPS use can impact battery life.
- Private location diary
- Location sharing
- Open-source
- Open protocols
- Data security and privacy
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OwnTracks - Your location companion OwnTracks allows you to keep track of your own location. You can build your private location diary or share it with your family and friends. OwnTracks is open-source and uses open protocols for communication so you can be sure your data stays secure and private. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
PickApp Driver
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Become a PickApp Driver and earn money on your terms. Work with your own schedule and with no minimum hours. Help us move people around Hvar and make money on your schedule. Download PickApp Driver and sign up as driver - we will contact you shortly after registration and provide you with additional info and guide you through the steps. Any questions? Contact us at: hvar@pickapp.hr
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: OwnTracks at none against PickApp Driver's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OwnTracks ships an update every 3 weeks, PickApp Driver monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OwnTracks | PickApp Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 226 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Krey | BOKO d.o.o. |
In-app purchases
OwnTracks
No in-app purchases
PickApp Driver
No in-app purchases
