# GPS status+ vs GPS Tools®

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Tools® at 4.6 against GPS status+'s 1.0. GPS Tools® also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (337 vs 1). GPS status+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tools® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 6 months. GPS status+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS Tools® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tools® has 337 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 54% of GPS Tools®'s.

GPS status+ ships an update every 5 months, GPS Tools® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS status+ | GPS Tools® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-status-plus/id897032246/reviews) | **[4.6 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tools-navigate-and-explore/id1290310638/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **337** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **54.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yuan hung Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497812655) | [VirtualMaze](https://appshunter.io/developer/327888757) |

## 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


### 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 no in-app purchases.

### 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 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GPS Tools® averages 4.6 from 337 ratings.

### Do GPS status+ or GPS Tools® have ads?

Neither GPS status+ nor GPS Tools® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS status+ or GPS Tools®?

GPS status+ ships an update every 5 months, and GPS Tools® every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS status+ was updated on October 9, 2026 and GPS Tools® on October 24, 2026.

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