Comparison

Private Tracker vs GPS & Maps, Location 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

GPS & Maps, Location Tracker

This app converts addresses to coordinates and vice versa, helping you find directions and distances. It features a compass that integrates with maps and GPS for navigation and orienteering. Save and share locations for future reference or with others.

Highlights
  • Address to coordinate conversion
  • Coordinate to address conversion
  • Direction and distance finder
  • Integrated compass and map
  • Save and load GPS locations
  • Share current GPS coordinates
Features
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GPS & Maps, Location Tracker can convert any address to latitude and longitude, convert latitude longitude to an address, and find coordinates. This app makes it easy to find the direction and distance to where you want to go. It has a compass that works together with a map and the GPS to make classical orienteering possible. You line up your position (the GPS position) on the map with your destination by moving and rotating the map using one or two fingers. Turn the phone/tablet until the compass needle fits into the compass orienting arrow. Multi-purpose mapping and surveying tool for both professional and personal use. The tool is valuable in several professional land-based surveying activities, including agriculture, forest management, infrastructure maintenance (e.g. roads and electrical networks), urban planning & real estate and emergencies mapping. It is also used for personal outdoor activities, such as hiking, running, walking, travelling and geocaching. Coordinate Finder Use the gps coordinates finder on map to search for any address or gps coordinate. GPS location Copy and share your current gps coordinate with friends and families using GPS location in latlong format, address or both. You can also use the gps coordinates finder to share a different address or gps coordinates. Save GPS Coordinates Save any GPS location and address for easy access in the future. Load GPS Coordinate Load any gps coordinate from your saved locations or address. For more information : Privacy Policy : http://nhapplab.in/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use : http://nhapplab.in/terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

Private Tracker4 screens
GPS & Maps, Location Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Private Tracker at none against GPS & Maps, Location Tracker's shown. GPS & Maps, Location Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 GPS & Maps, Location Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 GPS & Maps, Location Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 15 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, GPS & Maps, Location Tracker every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Private Tracker versus GPS & Maps, Location Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate TrackerGPS & Maps, Location Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (16 ratings)4.3 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer64 CharactersNalin Savaliya

Customer experience

Private Tracker

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

GPS & Maps, Location Tracker

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

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
3 purchases

GPS & Maps, Location Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • GPS & Maps One Month$4.991 Month
  • GPS & Maps Six Month$9.996 Months
  • GPS & Maps One Year$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Private Tracker free?
Private Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS & Maps, Location Tracker free?
GPS & Maps, Location Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Tracker or GPS & Maps, Location Tracker?
GPS & Maps, Location Tracker is rated higher. Private Tracker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while GPS & Maps, Location Tracker averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.
Do Private Tracker or GPS & Maps, Location Tracker have ads?
GPS & Maps, Location Tracker shows ads; Private Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Tracker or GPS & Maps, Location Tracker?
Private Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPS & Maps, Location Tracker every 9 days. Most recently, Private Tracker was updated on October 16, 2026 and GPS & Maps, Location Tracker on October 16, 2026.

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