Comparison

Drift Connect vs GPS for Action

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Drift Connect

Control your action camera remotely from your mobile device. View live previews, change settings, and swap between video and photo modes. Access recorded files, download them to your phone, and share your adventures.

Highlights
  • Live camera preview
  • Remote setting adjustments
  • Video and Photo mode switching
  • Gallery for recorded files
  • Direct file download
  • Sharing capabilities
Features
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The Drift Connect app is ideal for connecting your mobile device to the Drift Stealth 2 action camera allowing remote control and accessibility to features. See what the camera records through a live preview, access and change settings, swap between Video and Photo modes, view recorded files in the Gallery, download directly to your mobile device and upload using sharing features. Accessible Recording Modes via Wi-Fi on the Stealth 2: Video Mode: -1080p [1920x1080] - 25,30 FPS -960p [1280x960] - 25,30 FPS -720p [1280x720] - 25,30, 50, 60 FPS -WVGA [848x480] - 25,30, 100, 120 FPS Photo Mode: -12, 5 and 3MP still photos. Please Note: -Drift Connect is designed solely for the Stealth 2. For the HD Ghost and Ghost-S, please install 'Drift App.' -The latest firmware is essential for the mobile app to function properly. Updates can be found in our support section at http://store.driftinnovation.com/firmware-update -For help updating to the latest firmware please see the full manual of your camera, which can be found here at http://store.driftinnovation.com/manuals

About

GPS for Action

Automatically geotag your videos and photos with real-time GPS coordinates from your iPhone. Control your camera and set up auto-recording based on motion, ensuring you capture every moment without extra hardware or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS streaming to camera
  • Automatic geotagging of videos and photos
  • Remote camera control (record, mode switch, photo capture)
  • Motion-based auto-recording (movement, descent, ascent)
  • GPX track recording and export
  • On-device processing, no internet required
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GPS for Action streams real-time GPS coordinates from your iPhone to your DJI Osmo Action or Osmo 360 camera over Bluetooth — so every video and photo is automatically geotagged without any extra hardware, mounts, or subscriptions. SUPPORTED CAMERAS - DJI Osmo Action 4 - DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro - DJI Osmo Action 6 - DJI Osmo 360 HOW IT WORKS Open the app, connect to your camera via Bluetooth, and tap Stream. Your iPhone's GPS location is sent to the camera in real time. The camera embeds the coordinates directly into the video metadata — the same way a built-in GPS module would. No Wi-Fi, no cloud, no account. Everything happens on-device. CAMERA CONTROLS Control your camera right from the app without switching devices: - Start and stop video recording - Switch between Photo, Video, and Slow-Motion modes - Trigger photo capture AUTO-RECORD Set the app to start and stop recording automatically based on your motion: - Movement detection — recording begins when you start moving - Descent detection — ideal for ski runs, bike descents, or hikes - Ascent detection — perfect for lifts, climbs, or uphill segments The camera starts rolling when the action begins and stops when you pause, so you never miss a moment and never waste storage. GPS TRACK RECORDING Every session is saved as a GPX file on your iPhone. Import tracks into any mapping app, share them with friends, or analyze your route after the fact. PRIVACY FIRST The app never connects to the internet. Your location data stays on your iPhone and is transmitted only to your camera over a direct Bluetooth connection. No account, no login, no server. FREE TRIAL Stream GPS to your camera for up to 3 minutes per session at no charge - enough to see geotagging in action. Unlock unlimited GPS streaming with a quarterly subscription ($2.99 / 3 months) or a one-time Unlimited unlock ($9.99). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gps-for-action.pages.dev/privacy.html

Screenshots

Drift Connect2 screens
GPS for Action4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPS for Action at 5.0 against Drift Connect's 1.0. GPS for Action also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Drift Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GPS for Action sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Drift Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS for Action holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drift Connect ships an update every 6 months, GPS for Action fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Drift Connect versus GPS for Action: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrift ConnectGPS for Action
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS6.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrift Innovation LtdKamil Trzcinski

Customer experience

Drift Connect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive7.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative84.3%

GPS for Action

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Drift Connect

Reported bugs

48 issues
  • App crashes
  • Cannot connect to camera
  • Live view crashes
  • Cannot sync video via WiFi
  • App does not work on iPhone
Show 43 more
  • App does not load
  • Constantly crashing
  • WiFi connection issues
  • Playback issues
  • Changing settings crashes app
  • Cannot use app functions
  • Woeful app performance
  • Shoddy support
  • Lack of updates
  • App is rubbish
  • Cannot change camera settings
  • Cannot stream videos
  • Transferring videos fails
  • Software defects
  • Infrequent updates
  • WiFi playback doesn't work
  • Slow connection
  • Settings screen crashes
  • Live view not live
  • Laggy connection
  • Crashes when accessing settings
  • Live view not updating
  • Screen freezes
  • Audio latency
  • Screen goes white during recording
  • Recording functions are useless
  • Excessive lag
  • Screen glitching
  • Other functions fail to load
  • Live feed crashes app
  • Limited functionality
  • Live preview not working on iOS 9
  • Shoot function crashes
  • Preview crashes
  • Playback crashing
  • Live feed not live
  • Cannot save videos to phone
  • App does not connect
  • Crashes when entering 'shoot' mode
  • Live feed crashes the entire app
  • Incompatible with latest firmware
  • Cannot download videos to camera roll
  • App updated to prevent downloads

Requested features

10 requests
  • Fix app for iPhone
  • Update app for newer iOS
  • Improve app functionality
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Fix live view
Show 5 more
  • Fix video playback
  • Allow saving videos to phone's photo roll
  • Make live feed truly live
  • Improve app to match GoPro's usefulness
  • Fix download issues on iOS

GPS for Action

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Drift Connect

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GPS for Action

Subscriptions1
  • Quarterly$2.993 Months
One-time1
  • Unlimited$9.99

Questions

Is Drift Connect free?
Drift Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS for Action free?
GPS for Action is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drift Connect or GPS for Action?
GPS for Action is rated higher. Drift Connect averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GPS for Action averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Drift Connect or GPS for Action have ads?
Neither Drift Connect nor GPS for Action shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drift Connect or GPS for Action?
Drift Connect ships an update every 6 months, and GPS for Action fortnightly. Most recently, Drift Connect was updated on October 14, 2026 and GPS for Action on October 24, 2026.

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