Comparison

Private Tracker vs OsmoTagger

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

OsmoTagger

Features
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OsmoTagger is an innovative open-source OpenStreetMap (OSM) editing app, licensed under GPLv3, that enables you to conveniently edit OSM maps right from your mobile device. With OsmoTagger, you can quickly download any map area, add new points, and edit tags for points, lines, and polygons without needing to remember specific tags for each object type, thanks to integrated JOSM presets. Key Features: - Efficient OSM map editing from your phone or tablet - Integrated JOSM presets for hassle-free point, line, and polygon tagging - Add and update points, lines, and polygons with custom tags - Easily download and edit specific map areas - Seamless syncing with OpenStreetMap database - Open-source and GPLv3 licensed – designed for cartographers and map enthusiasts Take your OSM editing experience to the next level with OsmoTagger. Get started today!

Screenshots

Private Tracker4 screens
OsmoTagger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OsmoTagger at none against Private Tracker's 3. Private Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. OsmoTagger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, OsmoTagger every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Private Tracker versus OsmoTagger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate TrackerOsmoTagger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB95 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer64 CharactersEvgen Bodunov

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
None

OsmoTagger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Tracker free?
Private Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OsmoTagger free?
OsmoTagger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Private Tracker or OsmoTagger have ads?
Neither Private Tracker nor OsmoTagger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Tracker or OsmoTagger?
Private Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and OsmoTagger every 7 months. Most recently, Private Tracker was updated on October 12, 2026 and OsmoTagger on September 9, 2026.

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