# mAPP vs GPS Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Tracker at 4.6 against mAPP's 3.0. GPS Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (634 vs 2). mAPP's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mAPP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and GPS Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracker has 634 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of mAPP's written reviews are positive against 71% of GPS Tracker's.

mAPP ships an update every 5 months, GPS Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mAPP | GPS Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapp-offline-mapping-app/id776833018/reviews) | **[4.6 (634 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-offline-maps-gpx/id1536318799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **634** |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Andreas May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866424684) | [SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519570418) |

## What reviewers say

### mAPP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapp-offline-mapping-app/id776833018)

This app provides offline mapping capabilities using downloadable OSM vector maps. It allows users to record, import, and display tracks, as well as mark waypoints for various outdoor activities. Ideal for navigation in areas with no internet access or when avoiding roaming charges.

**Highlights:** Offline OSM vector maps, Downloadable country/state maps, Contour lines in topo maps, Record and share GPX tracks, Import GPX tracks, Create and share waypoints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| California | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colorado | $0.99 | one-time |
| Texas | $0.99 | one-time |
| Virginia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Washington | $0.99 | one-time |
| Belize | $1.99 | one-time |
| Iran | $2.99 | one-time |
| USA | $3.99 | one-time |
| America | $10.99 | one-time |
| Worldwide flatrate | $13.99 | one-time |


### GPS Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-offline-maps-gpx/id1536318799)

Record, create, and import GPX tracks with offline maps. Features background recording, Apple Watch integration, and detailed track analysis. Ideal for everyday trips to expeditions.

**Highlights:** Background track recording, Offline map downloads, GPX, KML, KMZ import/export, Apple Watch integration, Route planning, GPS noise filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscriptions | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline maps
- 👍 Useful for remote areas
- 👍 Helpful for land management
- 👍 Good for hunting and tourism

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Maps not updated
- 🐛 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after iOS 17.4 update
- Subscription paywall blocks access to basic features
- Offline maps not loading

**Requested features**

- Add option to manually enter GPS coordinates
- Improve map accuracy and update frequency
- Provide more offline map storage
- Add distance measurement tool


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mAPP free?

mAPP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPS Tracker free?

GPS Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, mAPP or GPS Tracker?

GPS Tracker is rated higher. mAPP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GPS Tracker averages 4.6 from 634 ratings.

### Do mAPP or GPS Tracker have ads?

Neither mAPP nor GPS Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mAPP or GPS Tracker?

mAPP ships an update every 5 months, and GPS Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, mAPP was updated on November 1, 2026 and GPS Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*