GSI Map++ vs GPS Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GSI Map++
This app displays maps from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, offering various map types and measurement tools. It allows integration with Apple Maps or Google Maps for directions and provides location details with memo and photo options.
- Display GSI maps
- Integrate with Apple/Google Maps
- Switch to OpenStreetMap
- Measure distance and area
- Display location and elevation
- Add location bookmarks
- Save tile data locally
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This is an application to display maps provided by Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. Please view the following link if you want to know more about the GSI map. http://www.gsi.go.jp/kikakuchousei/kikakuchousei40182.html Features: 1, Can display almost all the map types published by Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. 2, Can invoke the directions function of Apple Map or Google Map in this application. 3, Can switch to OpenStreetMap for your convenience. 4, Can measure distance and area space, please select the corresponding function and tap the red pin to try. 5, Can display the location and elevation information on detail screen, also can add memo or select a photo(if photos are available on device). You can delete selected photo by long press action. 6, Can add a location point to bookmark on detail screen. 7, Background map option, changing map transparency. 8, Save history on trace mode. 9, Save tile data to local. Notice: 1, The internet environment is a must. 2, Sometimes the display of map become slowly, because of the status of internet environment. Disclaimer: 1, The developer take no responsibility for any result when user use this application. 2, The map displayed in this application depends on service provided by other organization, this application will out of work if this kind of service was stopped.
GPS Tracker
Record, create, and import GPX tracks with offline maps. Features background recording, Apple Watch integration, and detailed track analysis. Ideal for everyday trips to expeditions.
- Background track recording
- Offline map downloads
- GPX, KML, KMZ import/export
- Apple Watch integration
- Route planning
- GPS noise filtering
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Create, record, import, and export GPX, KML, KMZ tracks and waypoints. The app supports offline maps, background track recording, contains no ads, and is suitable for everything from everyday trips to long journeys and expeditions. Control track recording, save waypoints, and check your direction of travel right from your Apple Watch. Main features: - background track recording - support for Apple Watch: start and stop track recording, monitor distance, time, speed, pace, and elevation, save waypoints, and navigate to a selected point using the map or direction indicator - support for Macs with Apple Silicon - a fast and modern Mapbox-powered map engine - quick and convenient offline map downloads - support for the UTM coordinate system - route planning - an improved track recording engine with GPS noise filtering and smoothing - compare tracks by speed, elevation, and time at any distance, including gains and delays relative to a selected reference track - a step counter with access to the last three months of data: steps and distance - coordinate and elevation lookup for any point - address search - coordinate search - compass - barometer - track processing and optimization - download and keep offline maps for your travel area with no time limits - import and export of GPX, KML, KMZ tracks and waypoints using any method available on your device - speed and elevation color gradients for imported tracks when that data is available - speed and elevation color gradients for recorded tracks - recording of speed and elevation data in tracks - topographic contour lines in Outdoor mode - detailed track information: average and maximum speed, duration, route length, and number of waypoints - support for different units of measurement: kilometers, miles, meters, and feet - view one or multiple tracks in any app mode, including while recording another track - create, edit, and delete waypoints in any app mode and at any location - track recording quality settings, distance filtering, and battery-saving mode - a pointer to the selected destination waypoint with distance shown on screen - additional on-screen information: map scale, coordinates, elevation, speed, and step count - display of current track distance and travel time - multiple map styles: satellite, streets, hybrid, and dark - dark theme support - easy start and stop of track recording - multiple map orientation modes: compass heading, direction of travel, centered, and north-up - map tilt with a two-finger pinch gesture - quick access to saved tracks, waypoints, and downloaded maps - zoomable and scrollable speed and elevation charts - a link to the user guide in Settings - waypoint photos: take photos, store them, open the waypoint on the map from the photo, and share your shots - photo geotagging: coordinates and shooting data are saved in the text caption and in EXIF/GPS metadata - Terms of service: https://appsupport.store/terms/ - Privacy policy: https://appsupport.store/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GPS Tracker at none against GSI Map++'s shown. GPS Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (71% vs 43%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. GSI Map++ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and GPS Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GSI Map++ ships an update every 6 weeks, GPS Tracker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GSI Map++ | GPS Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (639 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 71.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 639 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AOBO Co.,Ltd | SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH |
Customer experience
GSI Map++
GPS Tracker
Bugs and requests
GSI Map++
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GPS Tracker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes after iOS 17.4 update
- Subscription paywall blocks access to basic features
- Offline maps not loading
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to manually enter GPS coordinates
- Improve map accuracy and update frequency
- Provide more offline map storage
- Add distance measurement tool
In-app purchases
GSI Map++
- 広告の削除(6ヶ月間)$2.99
- 広告の削除(1年間)$3.99
GPS Tracker
- Premium Week$1.997 Days
- Premium Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Subscriptions3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
Questions
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