WGPS vs Address Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WGPS
This navigation app displays your current location's altitude, latitude, and longitude. It offers background mode for widget updates and easy sharing of location data. The app features an original design and includes map integration.
- Current location display
- Altitude, latitude, longitude
- Background mode widget
- Easy location sharing
- Map integration
- Original design
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Simple GPS app! Find your current location information. You can check the latest current location on widget with background mode. (iOS 8) Main features: - Easy to share - Get the altitude, latitude and longitude - Maps - Date and time - Original design How to use background location mode: Goto Settings app > General > Background App Refresh > On to WGPS Then you can check the latest GPS information on widget. (iOS 8)
Address Checker
This app shows your current location's address and travel speed in real-time using GPS. It offers a simple interface to track your movement, share your location, and integrate with map applications. Additional features like speed display and landscape mode require in-app purchases.
- Real-time current address display
- Live travel speed tracking
- Integration with Google Maps and Apple Maps
- Location sharing functionality
- GPS reception indicator
- User-friendly interface
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"Address Checker" is an app that displays your current address and travel speed in real time. This convenient app lets you know your current address and travel speed no matter where you are. Main Features: * Current Address Display: Uses GPS information to display your accurate address in real time. * Travel Speed Tracking: Displays your travel speed in real time, allowing you to track your speed while traveling by train, car, etc. * User-Friendly Interface: Simply open the app to display and continuously update your current address and travel speed. * Map Button: Select from the following functions, including maps: * Google Maps * Apple Maps * Useful Apps List * Speed Display (In-app purchase required) * Share Button: Share your current address. * GPS Reception Indicator: When a GPS signal is acquired, the GPS text turns white. * Supports iPhone landscape mode (in-app purchase required) Example Uses: "Address Checker" allows you to constantly track your current address and speed while traveling or out and about. It can be used for various purposes. 1) Travel Companion For example, open this app while traveling by train/car. The displayed address will change constantly. The speed will also change constantly. "Where am I now?" "Oh! I've changed prefectures!" "Wow, I'm going this fast!" It enhances the excitement of your trip! 2) Work Assistance You can check your current address while working in delivery, etc. Please use with safety as your top priority. The developer assumes no responsibility for any accident, violation, loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app. Terms of Use: This application is provided under the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WGPS at none against Address Checker's shown. WGPS also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Address Checker's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WGPS | Address Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rage Box | Takao Ichimura |
Customer experience
WGPS
Address Checker
In-app purchases
WGPS
No in-app purchases
Address Checker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WGPS free?
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Do WGPS or Address Checker have ads?
Which is updated more often, WGPS or Address Checker?
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