Comparison

GPS Tracker vs Pinpoint GPS

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

Head to head
About

GPS Tracker

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High quality and simple to use app that displays your current location, direction of way and automatically determines the closest address with coordinates (longitude, latitude). Can be used for hiking, orienteering or not to be lost at unknown area. Know where you are with one touch! Disclaimer for battery use "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."

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Pinpoint GPS

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What’s New in 1.0.3 Location Sharing & Reliability Improvements Faster Address Detection Pinpoint now uses Apple’s official geocoding service for significantly faster and more accurate address lookup. Improved Google Maps Support Added native Google Maps app detection and launching support for a smoother navigation experience. Location Sharing Share your current location instantly using the native iOS share sheet. Native Share Sheet Support Easily send your location via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, Copy, and other installed apps. Rich Share Content Shared locations now include the address (when available), coordinates, and direct links to Apple Maps and Google Maps. Improved Maps Consistency Apple Maps and Google Maps now behave consistently, using the address when available and falling back to coordinates if needed. Better Permission Handling When location access is denied, Pinpoint now shows a dedicated “Open Settings” button for quicker recovery. Improved iPad & Mac Compatibility Fixed native share sheet crashes on iPad and Mac Catalyst devices. Refined Button Layout The “Share Location” button now appears clearly above the map action buttons when a location is available. Modernized UI & Stability Improvements Improved navigation behavior, network reliability, loading states, and overall app responsiveness while maintaining iOS 14 compatibility. Bug Fixes & Improvements Multiple fixes and internal improvements for better performance, compatibility, and reliability.

Screenshots

GPS Tracker1 screens
Pinpoint GPS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pinpoint GPS at none against GPS Tracker's shown. Pinpoint GPS also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). GPS Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Pinpoint GPS every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
GPS Tracker versus Pinpoint GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS TrackerPinpoint GPS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermargaret kovatchPierre Bruno

In-app purchases

None

GPS Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Pinpoint GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Tracker free?
GPS Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinpoint GPS free?
Pinpoint GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Tracker or Pinpoint GPS have ads?
GPS Tracker shows ads; Pinpoint GPS does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Tracker or Pinpoint GPS?
GPS Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pinpoint GPS every 3 days. Most recently, GPS Tracker was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pinpoint GPS on October 8, 2026.

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