Private Tracker vs OsmoTagger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
OsmoTagger
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Private Tracker | OsmoTagger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 64 Characters | Evgen Bodunov |
In-app purchases
Private Tracker
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
- Unlimited Track Export$6.99
OsmoTagger
No in-app purchases
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