# Gps Status vs GPS Tools®

The clearest difference is ads: GPS Tools® at none against Gps Status's shown. GPS Tools® also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (337 vs 58). Gps Status's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gps Status sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and GPS Tools® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Tools® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tools® has 337 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Gps Status's written reviews are positive against 54% of GPS Tools®'s.

Gps Status ships an update monthly, GPS Tools® every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gps Status | GPS Tools® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-status-record-your-track/id831152887/reviews) | **[4.6 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tools-navigate-and-explore/id1290310638/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **337** |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **54.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 68 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Zhiyue Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/601178370) | [VirtualMaze](https://appshunter.io/developer/327888757) |

## What reviewers say

### Gps Status

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-status-record-your-track/id831152887)

Track your location and speed with real-time GPS data. Features include a speedometer, compass, and elevation. Share your journey and current location with friends, and join their shared locations.

**Highlights:** Speedometer, Compass, Latitude and Longitude display, Elevation tracking, Path recording, Location sharing, Battery status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $4.99 | one-time |


### GPS Tools®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tools-navigate-and-explore/id1290310638)

This comprehensive navigation app offers a suite of GPS-based tools for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. It provides accurate location finding, speed tracking, compass directions, weather forecasts, and area measurement. The app is battery-optimized and works offline, making it a reliable companion for any journey.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS location finding, Speedometer and altimeter, Compass directions, Weather forecasts and rain alerts, Area measurement tool, GPS alarm for transit, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platinum Premium | $2.49 | per 6 months |
| Weather Pro Premium | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Background Image - 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Image - 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Image - 14 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Ad Removal Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Compass Skin - 0 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special BG Customization Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| BG Customisation Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gps Status free?

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

### Is GPS Tools® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gps Status or GPS Tools®?

GPS Tools® is rated higher. Gps Status averages 4.2 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while GPS Tools® averages 4.6 from 337 ratings.

### Do Gps Status or GPS Tools® have ads?

Gps Status shows ads; GPS Tools® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gps Status or GPS Tools®?

Gps Status ships an update monthly, and GPS Tools® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gps Status was updated on October 26, 2026 and GPS Tools® on October 26, 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.*