Comparison

Gemma GPS vs twGPS

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

Head to head
About

Gemma GPS

Navigate the outdoors with a digital compass that conserves battery. Save locations and get guided back to them with a simple arrow. Ideal for travelers, hikers, sailors, and geocachers who venture off the beaten path.

Highlights
  • Digital compass
  • Battery saving mode
  • Save locations
  • Night vision mode
  • Navigation guidance
Features
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Precision GPS waypoint navigation for professionals. Capture locations. Convert coordinates. Navigate back. FEATURES: • Save waypoints with geodetic precision • Six coordinate formats: Decimal, DDM, DMS, UTM, MGRS, Maidenhead • Compass navigation with bearing and distance • Organize with folders and routes • Import and export GPX files • Full JSON backup and restore • Night vision mode for dark adaptation • No ads, no tracking COORDINATE FORMATS: • Decimal Degrees (37.7749°) • Degrees Decimal Minutes (37° 46.497' N) • Degrees-Minutes-Seconds (37°46'29.7"N) • UTM (10S 551309 4177447) • MGRS (10SEG 51309 77447) • Maidenhead Grid (CM87ss) Perfect for search and rescue, surveying, geocaching, amateur radio, aviation, marine navigation, and anyone who needs real coordinates. Every feature is free. Optional support subscriptions help fund continued development. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

twGPS

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twGPS - Precise GPS Navigation with Home Location Tracking twGPS is your reliable app for precise GPS positioning. With its clean, intuitive interface, it displays your current position in real-time - either in decimal format or in traditional degrees/minutes/seconds format. Along with exact coordinates, the app provides essential additional information such as: • Altitude above sea level • Current speed • Direction of movement • GPS signal accuracy Special Features: Home Location Tracking Save any location as your home position. The app automatically calculates: • The direct distance to your current location • The altitude difference between both positions Waypoints • Save unlimited locations as waypoints • Assign individual names to each waypoint • Keep track of distances to all saved waypoints Share & Connect • Easily share your position data via email or other apps • Direct links to various mapping services • Perfect for hikers, cyclists, or for finding interesting places again Flexible Settings • Simple manual input of coordinates for home location • "Use Current Position" feature for quick saving • All settings can be adjusted at any time Maximum Privacy • No cloud connection - all data stays on your device • No trackers or analytics tools • No collection or sharing of user data • Position data is only shared at your explicit request Technical Features • Support for iPhone and iPad • Optimized for various screen sizes and orientations • Available in multiple languages (German, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Dutch) • Low battery impact through efficient programming Note: Continuous use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. This app is perfect for: • Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts • Geocaching fans • Cyclists and joggers • Travelers and explorers • Anyone needing precise location data Download twGPS now and discover a new dimension of positioning!

Screenshots

Gemma GPS4 screens
twGPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: twGPS at none against Gemma GPS's 2. twGPS also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Gemma GPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $199.99 per year. twGPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gemma GPS versus twGPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGemma GPStwGPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick TudorThomas Weiland

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gemma GPS

Subscriptions2
  • Gemma GPS Pro Support$199.991 Year
  • Gemma GPS Enterprise Support$499.991 Year
None

twGPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gemma GPS free?
Gemma GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is twGPS free?
twGPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gemma GPS or twGPS have ads?
Neither Gemma GPS nor twGPS shows ads.

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