# Handy GPS vs Global Mapper Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Handy GPS at 88% against Global Mapper Mobile's 33%. Handy GPS also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Global Mapper Mobile's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Global Mapper Mobile is free to download; Handy GPS costs $9.99 up front. Global Mapper Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Handy GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Handy GPS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Handy GPS's written reviews are positive against 33% of Global Mapper Mobile's.

Handy GPS ships an update every 5 weeks, Global Mapper Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handy GPS | Global Mapper Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-gps/id704471940/reviews)** | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Dunk](https://appshunter.io/developer/704471943) | [Blue Marble Geographics](https://appshunter.io/developer/424089128) |

## What reviewers say

### Handy GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-gps/id704471940)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate the outdoors with this comprehensive tool. Record waypoints, track logs, and find your way home using UTM or lat/lon coordinates. Supports offline maps and data export for planning and sharing.

**Highlights:** UTM and Lat/Lon coordinate support, Waypoint recording and navigation, Track log recording, Offline map tile downloads, KML/GPX file import and export, Magnetic compass and elevation profile, Sun and moon rise/set times

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Global Mapper Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766)

This application allows users to view and collect GIS data in the field using their mobile device's GPS. It supports various data layers and offers tools for drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection, with advanced features available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Vector, raster, and terrain data display, GPS location display and feature creation, Drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection, Image capture and Picture Point creation, Advanced GPS support for GNSS devices, RTK correction via NTRIP client, Offline data access and custom online sources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Module | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handy GPS free?

Handy GPS costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Global Mapper Mobile free?

Global Mapper Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Handy GPS or Global Mapper Mobile?

Handy GPS is rated higher. Handy GPS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Global Mapper Mobile averages 3.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Handy GPS or Global Mapper Mobile have ads?

Neither Handy GPS nor Global Mapper Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handy GPS or Global Mapper Mobile?

Handy GPS ships an update every 5 weeks, and Global Mapper Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, Handy GPS was updated on September 18, 2026 and Global Mapper Mobile on September 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*