Comparison

LocationsX vs Device Tracker

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

Head to head
About

LocationsX

Features
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LocationsX is a app that share the locations and messages via iCloud without the any registration. So you should sign in to iCloud and turn on iCloud Drive. Each group can contain the members up to a maximum of 6 members. The group is automatically deleted after a lapse of 36 hours since the last update of group information: 1 )You create the your group 2) You send the invitation mails to your friends. 3) Your friend taps the URL on the invitation mail of mail app and joined the group. Please copy and past the URL to Safari, if you do not use mail app of iOS So, LocationsX will launch and ask for your nickname. 4) Tap “start sharing” and you and your friend share the locations. 5) Tap “chat list” , you can show the messages from friends. 6) Write the message to the group and tap “send messages”. 7) Tap the portrait image in Group Info, you can select the photo for your portrait. It is displayed on the icon on the map. You can upload your location in the background if you turn on “Enable background update”. Notes:Please pay attention to the remaining amount of the battery. Continued use of GPS running in the background location sharing can dramatically decrease battery life in similar to foreground.

About

Device Tracker

Track your personal location history offline with detailed logs including date, time, speed, and location. Features include speed analysis, battery optimization, and PDF report export. All data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Unlimited offline mobile tracking
  • Date-wise location history
  • Maximum speed limit analysis
  • 100% Battery optimization
  • Data backup via iTunes
  • Export track reports as PDF
Features
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Track your personal movement and location history with complete privacy. Device Tracker is designed for users who want a secure, offline GPS tracking solution — with no data upload, no account, and no tracking of other users. 100% Privacy First - Your data stays only on your device - No cloud sync, no external servers - No personal data collection or sharing This is a self-tracking app only — not for tracking other people. Key Features - Unlimited location tracking (offline supported) - View your routes and visited places on maps - Track location history date-wise - Speed tracking and movement insights - Accurate GPS logging with detailed metrics - Export tracking reports as PDF - Backup data via iTunes Track Detailed Insights - Date & time - Speed (mph) - Latitude, longitude, altitude - Accuracy - Movement status (moving/idle) - Direction (heading) Use Cases - Travel history tracking - Personal movement analysis - Route and distance tracking - Daily activity logging Important Notes - Continued GPS usage in background may affect battery life - App tracks location only with your permission - Deleted data cannot be recovered

Screenshots

LocationsX4 screens
Device Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocationsX at none against Device Tracker's 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. Device Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LocationsX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocationsX ships an update every 6 months, Device Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LocationsX versus Device Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocationsXDevice Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (115 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB28 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBecomingSystemsParth Pandya

In-app purchases

None

LocationsX

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Device Tracker

One-time1
  • Ad Free Version$0.99

Questions

Is LocationsX free?
LocationsX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Device Tracker free?
Device Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LocationsX or Device Tracker have ads?
Both LocationsX and Device Tracker show ads.
Which is updated more often, LocationsX or Device Tracker?
LocationsX ships an update every 6 months, and Device Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, LocationsX was updated on October 11, 2026 and Device Tracker on October 19, 2026.

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