# GPS status+ vs Tomstrails GPS UTM

The clearest difference is rating: Tomstrails GPS UTM at 4.8 against GPS status+'s 1.0. Tomstrails GPS UTM also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). GPS status+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tomstrails GPS UTM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPS status+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tomstrails GPS UTM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tomstrails GPS UTM has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of GPS status+'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Tomstrails GPS UTM's.

GPS status+ ships an update every 5 months, Tomstrails GPS UTM every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS status+ | Tomstrails GPS UTM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-status-plus/id897032246/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomstrails-gps-utm/id1004370364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yuan hung Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497812655) | [Tomstrails.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/425642318) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS status+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-status-plus/id897032246)

This app displays your current location on a map, along with detailed GPS information like speed, latitude, longitude, and altitude. It's designed to provide users with comprehensive data about their position.

**Highlights:** Display current location on map, Show GPS information, Latitude display, Longitude display, Altitude display, Speed display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tomstrails GPS UTM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomstrails-gps-utm/id1004370364)

This app provides precise UTM grid references and displays your location on topographic maps. It works offline, supports various regional datums, and offers multiple coordinate formats for easy sharing and use in other applications.

**Highlights:** Fast and accurate UTM grid reference, Locate position on topographic maps, Works without phone signal, Supports regional datums (e.g., ED50), Multiple coordinate formats (1m, 10m, 100m), Share coordinates with other apps, High contrast display for readability

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Pack | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and free
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Great for hiking and emergencies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't do anything
- 🐛 Coordinates not always accurate
- 💰 Requires payment for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped working after iOS update
- UTM grids were off initially, required setting changes

**Requested features**

- Add support for Morocco coordinate system
- Add option to average readings and hold the result
- Add option to reduce coordinate display to 6 digits for emergency use
- Bring back previous features like degrees/minutes display and ability to edit messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS status+ free?

GPS status+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tomstrails GPS UTM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS status+ or Tomstrails GPS UTM?

Tomstrails GPS UTM is rated higher. GPS status+ averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tomstrails GPS UTM averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do GPS status+ or Tomstrails GPS UTM have ads?

Neither GPS status+ nor Tomstrails GPS UTM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS status+ or Tomstrails GPS UTM?

GPS status+ ships an update every 5 months, and Tomstrails GPS UTM every 6 weeks. Most recently, GPS status+ was updated on October 9, 2026 and Tomstrails GPS UTM on October 24, 2026.

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