WGPS vs CircleMap
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)
CircleMap
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CircleMap helps you visualize distance and coverage around places by placing pins and concentric circles on a map. Search for a place or address, or touch and hold the map to add a pin. Add circles with any radius and compare how areas around multiple locations overlap. Key features: • Create and name multiple map sets • Adjust circle radius, color, opacity, and pin design • Switch between detailed maps, satellite imagery, and full-screen mode • Manage pins and circles from a clear list A one-time CircleMap Pro purchase unlocks unlimited map sets, iCloud backup and restore, and import and export of .circlemap files. Use CircleMap to explore commuting areas, plan meeting points and trips, or simply understand distances around places that matter to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WGPS at none against CircleMap's 1. WGPS also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.1.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. CircleMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WGPS asks for nothing beyond the download.
WGPS ships an update every 2 months, CircleMap every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WGPS | CircleMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.1.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rage Box | Naoki Hotta |
In-app purchases
WGPS
No in-app purchases
CircleMap
- CircleMap Pro$2.99
