aprs.fi vs GpsGate Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
aprs.fi
Access real-time APRS position data, weather reports, and telemetry graphs globally. Offers route guidance, station tracking, and map filtering. Some advanced features require an in-app subscription.
- Real-time APRS position data
- Route guidance and driving directions
- Search callsigns and addresses
- Track multiple stations
- Filter map information
- View weather and telemetry graphs
- Beacon your position
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An additional in-app subscription is needed for some features, so please read this application description fully before purchasing. Navigate to addresses with clear step-by-step instructions. Obtain immediate, real-time access to current APRS position information, weather reports, telemetry graphs, and more. Zoom and browse around the world and see stations immediately – no waiting. • Route guidance / driving directions • Search callsigns and addresses, with quick search-as-you-type and search history features • Track multiple stations at the same time • Filter information shown on the map (weather stations, AIS, custom filters) • View weather, telemetry and statistic graphs • Beacon your position on aprs.fi • Attach to a transceiver with a wireless connection to a BLE TNC, receive and transmit position beacons without the Internet • Runs directly on top of the reliable and fast aprs.fi database • Tested to work great on all currently-supported iPhone and iPad models • Supports iOS 14/15/16/17/18/26 • Dark Mode support for an ergonomic viewing experience in low-light environments • High-resolution graphics for Retina and Retina HD displays with full APRS symbol set Buy the app – get the web site for free! Some new features require a subscription. All old and some new features will be available without a subscription fee. These features are currently included in the Extra Features subscription package: • APRS text messaging with a modern instant messenger-like experience, supports international text and emojis • High-performance software DSP modem • APRS-IS beaconing, with up to 10 callsign profiles • Offline maps • RX iGate functionality • Long time ranges in map and graph views Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. GPS is not required for viewing APRS information. Terms of service: https://aprs.fi/page/app_terms Privacy policy: https://aprs.fi/page/app_privacy
GpsGate Tracker
This app allows you to report your real-time location to a GpsGate Server. It's designed for tracking and monitoring purposes.
- Real-time location reporting
- Connects to GpsGate Server
- Tracking functionality
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Report your real-time location to a GpsGate Server with the official GpsGate Tracker application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GpsGate Tracker at Free against aprs.fi's $6.99. GpsGate Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). aprs.fi's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). On review sentiment, 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
GpsGate Tracker is free to download; aprs.fi costs $6.99 up front. aprs.fi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GpsGate Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
aprs.fi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aprs.fi has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of aprs.fi's written reviews are positive against 67% of GpsGate Tracker's.
aprs.fi ships an update fortnightly, GpsGate Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | aprs.fi | GpsGate Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #18 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GainIO | GpsGate AB |
Customer experience
aprs.fi
GpsGate Tracker
Bugs and requests
aprs.fi
Reported bugs
4 issues- Beacon not clickable
- Freezing on settings screen
- Incompatible with older iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior with VOX on radios
Requested features
6 requests- Offline maps support
- Ability to change nickname without creating new account
- Smart beaconing mode
- Bulk message deletion
- CarPlay support
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- Automatic location detection
GpsGate Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
aprs.fi
- Extra features, monthly$1.991 Month
- Extra features, yearly7 Days trial$6.491 Year
- Extra features, fair trade7 Days trial$13.491 Year
GpsGate Tracker
No in-app purchases
