Comparison

Private Tracker vs Device Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Private Tracker

This minimalist GPS tracker offers a private and battery-efficient way to record your journeys. It utilizes OpenStreetMap for detailed mapping and allows GPX export. A subscription unlocks full map detail and export capabilities.

Highlights
  • Private GPS tracking
  • High-resolution OpenStreetMap
  • GPX export
  • Battery efficient
  • No registration required
  • Own OpenStreetMap servers
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Clean, fast, and private GPS tracker. High-resolution OpenStreetMap maps. Export in GPX. Easy on the battery. No registration. Own OpenStreetMap servers are used to guarantee privacy. The usage data is neither collected nor shared. Subscription unlocks OpenStreetMap maps on all zoom levels and full GPX export. In free mode, OpenStreetMap maps can be zoomed in only to the city overview level and only the first five minutes of track are exported. If you purchased track export before, you can still use it without subscription. Apple maps can be used without limitations. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Device Tracker

Track your personal location history offline with detailed logs including date, time, speed, and location. Features include speed analysis, battery optimization, and PDF report export. All data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Unlimited offline mobile tracking
  • Date-wise location history
  • Maximum speed limit analysis
  • 100% Battery optimization
  • Data backup via iTunes
  • Export track reports as PDF
Features
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Track your personal movement and location history with complete privacy. Device Tracker is designed for users who want a secure, offline GPS tracking solution — with no data upload, no account, and no tracking of other users. 100% Privacy First - Your data stays only on your device - No cloud sync, no external servers - No personal data collection or sharing This is a self-tracking app only — not for tracking other people. Key Features - Unlimited location tracking (offline supported) - View your routes and visited places on maps - Track location history date-wise - Speed tracking and movement insights - Accurate GPS logging with detailed metrics - Export tracking reports as PDF - Backup data via iTunes Track Detailed Insights - Date & time - Speed (mph) - Latitude, longitude, altitude - Accuracy - Movement status (moving/idle) - Direction (heading) Use Cases - Travel history tracking - Personal movement analysis - Route and distance tracking - Daily activity logging Important Notes - Continued GPS usage in background may affect battery life - App tracks location only with your permission - Deleted data cannot be recovered

Screenshots

Private Tracker4 screens
Device Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Private Tracker at none against Device Tracker's shown. Private Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Device Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Private Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Device Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Private Tracker against 4.3 for Device Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Tracker has 115 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Device Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Private Tracker versus Device Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate TrackerDevice Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (16 ratings)4.3 (115 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer64 CharactersParth Pandya

Customer experience

Private Tracker

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative18.2%

Device Tracker

All ratings115 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Private Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Track Export$6.99
1 purchases

Device Tracker

One-time1
  • Ad Free Version$0.99

Questions

Is Private Tracker free?
Private Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Device Tracker free?
Device Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Tracker or Device Tracker?
Device Tracker is rated higher. Private Tracker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Device Tracker averages 4.3 from 115 ratings.
Do Private Tracker or Device Tracker have ads?
Device Tracker shows ads; Private Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Tracker or Device Tracker?
Private Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Device Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, Private Tracker was updated on September 23, 2026 and Device Tracker on September 17, 2026.

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