Comparison

iTracker vs GPS Waypoints Lite

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

Head to head
About

iTracker

Log real-time location data with user-defined intervals. View journey information on an interactive map or through built-in CSV and GPX viewers. Export routes for use in third-party software and bookmark waypoints graphically or manually.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS telemetry logging
  • Interactive map display
  • CSV and GPX route viewer
  • Waypoint bookmarking
  • Point-to-point distance calculator
  • Speed and elevation graphs
  • SMS location sharing
Features
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iTracker is a GPS based telemetry logger that stores real-time location data at user defined intervals. Journey information can be displayed on an interactive map or through the built-in CSV and GPX viewer. Routes exported via email can be imported into third party software that support both Comma-separated and GPS eXchange file formats. Waypoints can be graphically or manually bookmarked, then imported and exported via the clipboard. • Multi-Purpose GPS Telemetry Logger • Real-time Waypoint Tracking, ideal for Geocaching • Interactive Routes (Road and Hybrid) • Route GPX and CSV Viewer (Exportable Via Email and the clipboard) • Graphically or Manually Bookmark Waypoints • Pan between Current Location and a Selected Waypoint • Graphically call up and Zoom into any Bookmarked Waypoint • Exportable Bookmarked Waypoints via the Clipboard • Point-to-Point “As the crow flies” Distance Calculator • Speed and Elevation Performance Graph • Retrieve location information from current co-ordinates • Search bar, enabling the user to perform a text lookup for any given location • Switch between Imperial and Metric • Speech Notification • 16 Point Compass • Granular Data • Copy multipoint tracking list to clipboard • Send current location or waypoint via SMS (Ideal for lone workers) • Exporting of the history and waypoint database via iTunes file sharing • Compatible with iOS 7, 8 and 9 Perfect for trekking, orienteering, geocaching, walking, hiking, rambling, jogging, running, marathons, cycling, sailing, driving, ride outs, track days and day to day travel. Sample database available to download from the support website. In order to use the geolocation feature the app must first be authorised to use the iPhone's GPS location service, in (Settings/Privacy/Location Services/iTracker). Real-time mapping is subject to mobile broadband coverage and speed. Your operator may charge you for 3G/4G data usage. The continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life Please Note: Dropbox has been deprecated and is no longer supported by this app, please export via email.

About

GPS Waypoints Lite

This app allows users to collect, classify, and export geographic points and paths. It supports various professional and personal outdoor activities, offering features like navigation, data import/export, and map visualization.

Highlights
  • Collect and classify points and paths
  • View current position with accuracy
  • Get directions and distances
  • Import points from CSV, KML, GPX, Geojson
  • Export points to CSV, KML, GPX, Geojson
  • Create paths manually and automatically
  • Backup and restore data
Features
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GPS Waypoints Lite is a surveying application for iOS devices that enables smartphones' users to collect, classify and export Points and Paths to become map creators. This multi-purpose solution, with an easy-to-use interface, is adequate for professional activities (earth sciences surveying, infrastructure monitoring, forest, agriculture, etc...) and personal activities (outdoor and tourism). The GPS Wpts Lite includes the following features: - View current position with accuracy and navigation information; - Create Points and Paths with accuracy information and custom Tags classification; - Get directions and distances from current position to existing Points using the magnetic or gps compass; - Import Points from CSV, KML, GPX and Geojson files using geographic coordinates (Lat, Long in wgs84); - Export Points to CSV, KML, GPX and Geojson files by saving data locally or sharing with other applications (e.g. Mail, iCloud/Google Drive); - Create Paths manually and automatically for producing tracks, routes or polygons; - Create and use survey's Themes with custom Tags for classifying Points and Paths; - View Geodata (Points and Paths) and measure distances on Maps; - Satellite image processing requests (Premium); - Backup and restore your data. The regular version has advertising and is restricted in number of exports, while Premium is unlimited in exports and has advanced features.

Screenshots

iTracker4 screens
GPS Waypoints Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTracker at none against GPS Waypoints Lite's 1. iTracker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. GPS Waypoints Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, GPS Waypoints Lite fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iTracker versus GPS Waypoints Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTrackerGPS Waypoints Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZONK TECHNOLOGY LTDBluecover Technologies Lda

Customer experience

iTracker

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GPS Waypoints Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

iTracker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GPS Waypoints Lite

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is iTracker free?
iTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Waypoints Lite free?
GPS Waypoints Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iTracker or GPS Waypoints Lite have ads?
Neither iTracker nor GPS Waypoints Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTracker or GPS Waypoints Lite?
iTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPS Waypoints Lite fortnightly. Most recently, iTracker was updated on June 7, 2026 and GPS Waypoints Lite on September 20, 2026.

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