# GPS History vs FMLY Location

The clearest difference is rating: FMLY Location at 4.6 against GPS History's 1.7. FMLY Location also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 3) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). GPS History's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS History sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FMLY Location sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FMLY Location holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FMLY Location has 60 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of GPS History's written reviews are positive against 86% of FMLY Location's.

GPS History ships an update every 6 days, FMLY Location every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS History | FMLY Location |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-history/id995116597/reviews) | **[4.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmly-location-phone-tracker/id6451042607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heavenbrook Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/451446278) | [Denis Kondratovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380754085) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS History

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-history/id995116597)

Track your location and friends' movements in real-time, saving history locally or on a server. Features advanced battery-friendly GPS, background tracking, and optional local-only recording for privacy. Share locations with friends after obtaining their permission.

**Highlights:** Real-time location tracking, History saving (local/server), Battery-efficient GPS algorithm, Background tracking, Friend location sharing, Permission-based tracking, Daily distance calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Tracker Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


### FMLY Location

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmly-location-phone-tracker/id6451042607)

Track loved ones' locations and see how much time you spend together. Get notifications for arrivals and departures from favorite places. Analyze interaction data to strengthen bonds.

**Highlights:** Real-time family location tracking, Statistics on time spent together, Favorite places marked on map, Arrival/departure notifications, Advanced tools for staying in touch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Quarterly | $39.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS History free?

GPS History is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FMLY Location free?

FMLY Location is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS History or FMLY Location?

FMLY Location is rated higher. GPS History averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FMLY Location averages 4.6 from 60 ratings.

### Do GPS History or FMLY Location have ads?

FMLY Location shows ads; GPS History does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS History or FMLY Location?

GPS History ships an update every 6 days, and FMLY Location every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPS History was updated on November 1, 2026 and FMLY Location on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
