# Private Tracker vs GPS Data Smart

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Data Smart at 4.7 against Private Tracker's 4.2. GPS Data Smart also leads on ratings volume (406 vs 16). Private Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GPS Data Smart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Data Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Data Smart has 406 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Private Tracker's written reviews are positive against 72% of GPS Data Smart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Private Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, GPS Data Smart every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Tracker | GPS Data Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-tracker/id704921899/reviews) | **[4.7 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-smart/id1076838348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **406** |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [64 Characters](https://appshunter.io/developer/406825481) | [ExaMobile S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506014841) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-tracker/id704921899)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Track Export | $6.99 | one-time |


### GPS Data Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-smart/id1076838348)

Track your outdoor activities with detailed GPS information. Monitor altitude, speed, location, and signal quality. View sunrise/sunset times and local UTC time on a world map.

**Highlights:** Altitude and elevation tracking, Latitude and longitude coordinates, Speed in km/h or mph, GPS signal quality indicator, Directional compass, Sunrise and sunset times, Local UTC time

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $0.99 | per year |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Accurate GPS coordinates and data
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 🧹 Clean, uncluttered design
- 📍 Multiple coordinate format options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on older iOS versions
- 🔒 Unauthorized clipboard access privacy concern
- ❌ Missing advertised features in screenshots
- 💳 Premium features require payment despite description
- ⚠️ Inconsistent functionality across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 9.3.6 and older versions
- Clipboard access without user permission
- Premium payment issues - repeated charges
- Radar page freezes when adding location
- App unresponsive after entering address in radar

**Requested features**

- Marine coordinate format (DD MM.MMM)
- Speed display in knots
- Satellite PRN (Pseudo-Random Noise) information
- Precise heading/bearing in degrees (001-360)
- Photo capture and attachment functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Tracker free?

Private Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPS Data Smart free?

GPS Data Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private Tracker or GPS Data Smart?

GPS Data Smart is rated higher. Private Tracker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while GPS Data Smart averages 4.7 from 406 ratings.

### Do Private Tracker or GPS Data Smart have ads?

Neither Private Tracker nor GPS Data Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private Tracker or GPS Data Smart?

Private Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPS Data Smart every 4 months. Most recently, Private Tracker was updated on September 23, 2026 and GPS Data Smart on September 21, 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.*