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GPS Tracks alternatives

Users look for GPS Tracks alternatives due to its cost, difficulty of use, and unreliable tracking. Alternatives like Google Maps offer general navigation, while AllTrails and MAPS.ME cater to outdoor activities, and Trucker Path and Avenza Maps serve specialized mapping needs.

Why users look for alternatives to GPS Tracks

The alternatives

Google Maps
4.7★ · 7,271,500 ratings · Free

Google Maps is a widely used navigation app that provides directions, traffic information, and local business searches.

Better for: It suits users who need general navigation for driving or walking, want to find nearby businesses like restaurants or gas stations, and appreciate a reliable, free service R52R55. However, recent updates have caused issues with searching for nearby locations R54R57.

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AllTrails
4.9★ · 1,032,646 ratings · Free

AllTrails is designed for outdoor activities, helping users discover, navigate, and track trails for hiking, biking, and other adventures.

Better for: This app is better for outdoor enthusiasts who need trail guidance, want to discover new trails, and track their progress R66R68R70. Users find it easy to use and intuitive, even for beginners . Some users, however, report map bugs and find the app buggy R67.

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Trucker Path
4.8★ · 145,241 ratings · Free

Trucker Path is a specialized navigation and information app for professional truck drivers, offering truck-specific routes, weigh station status, and parking availability.

Better for: It is ideal for truck drivers who need accurate, real-time updates on routes, weigh stations, and parking, and appreciate a community-driven platform for sharing information . However, some users experience freezing, lagging, and navigation issues, with the app sometimes suggesting crazy streets or constantly recalculating R79R84R85R87.

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Avenza Maps
4.8★ · 126,478 ratings · Free

Avenza Maps allows users to download and use offline maps, including custom PDF maps, for navigation and field notes.

Better for: It is suitable for users who need to upload and follow custom PDF maps with a blue dot, especially for activities like river navigation or backcountry use R94. However, recent pricing plan changes have limited custom map imports for free users, pushing many to consider alternatives or paid plans R93R95R96.

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MAPS.ME
4.7★ · 77,786 ratings · Free

MAPS.ME offers offline maps for navigation, particularly useful for travelers and mountaineers in areas without internet access.

Better for: This app is best for travelers and outdoor adventurers who need reliable offline maps to navigate in various countries or remote areas without internet or Wi-Fi R110R112. Users praise its accuracy and detail for small places R110. However, some report issues with the search function, outdated map data, or difficulty finding businesses R107R111.

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Stick with GPS Tracks if

You should stick with GPS Tracks if you value its smooth and accurate tracking for activities like biking, walking, hiking, or field work, and are willing to invest time in learning its features R2R5. It is particularly praised for its robust feature set and battery efficiency by some long-term users .

Evidence note: No alternative had too few reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Is GPS Tracks free to use?
No, GPS Tracks is not entirely free; users report that the app wants money for everything, including offline maps which require an additional annual fee R10R16R21R40. Some users have paid for the app and found it worth the annual subscription fee R17R25.
Does GPS Tracks work offline?
Yes, GPS Tracks supports offline maps, but this is a pro feature that requires an additional annual fee R20R40. One user noted that while Google and Apple Maps are not available offline, GPS Tracks offers a house version that works fine offline R20.
Is GPS Tracks accurate for tracking?
User reviews are mixed on GPS Tracks' accuracy; some users find it extremely phenomenal, smooth, and very accurate for tracking routes and progress R2R5R17R20, while others report that the tracking was all over the place, GPS coordinates were inaccurate, or it failed to track correctly R7.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R10] GPS Tracks 1/5 · US MoneyTracks: They want money for everything. Greedy developer. There are better apps around where you can have similar features way cheaper, like maps.com
  2. [R16] GPS Tracks 1/5 · US Not free: Tell price up front. I would have paíd if the price was posted before downloading. Now I do not plan to use this app.
  3. [R21] GPS Tracks 3/5 · GB Good app but pricey: Quite expensive for what it is. Haven’t yet discovered much extra value over free similar apps
  4. [R25] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Perfectionist: Does exactly as it says. Well worth the annual subscription fee.
  5. [R6] GPS Tracks 3/5 · US Poor instructions: I have paid for this and been unable to use it. Finally figured out that the app needed to be updated. I would have expected notification
  6. [R12] GPS Tracks 3/5 · US I want it to be better: It’s just not intuitive. Even simple things are difficult. I have to go to ChatGPT many times to ask things I need. If I ever figure it out, I would love to give it five stars. Very frustrated.
  7. [R22] GPS Tracks 1/5 · US Difficult to learn: Not an easy learning curve. The directions need improvement. Author needs to assume we don’t understand much about this technology.
  8. [R28] GPS Tracks 1/5 · GB Too complicated for me: Messy boy George
  9. [R7] GPS Tracks 2/5 · US Not working so well with recent macOS and watchOS updates the watch forgets it is tracking the last: Track did not match real life last time out
  10. [R18] GPS Tracks 3/5 · US Average due to weak programming: I deleted this app when it got stuck on a screen and became a brick. The programming is headed in the right direction but is not well implemented. Still, good feature set just not worth paying for until the freezing is resolved.
  11. [R24] GPS Tracks 1/5 · US horrible app: This app never works properly, it’s a mess.
  12. [R26] GPS Tracks 1/5 · GB The tracker is not loading the journey: Really sorry, but when I want to see my last trip is loading more than one hour and still doesn’t show my last trip. Definitely is outdated
  13. [R4] GPS Tracks 2/5 · US NOAA charts: They do not work well zooming in and out
  14. [R13] GPS Tracks 1/5 · US Terrible App: Will not let you use any of the functions!!! If you are trying to load KMZ/KML files I would recommend going to another application.
  15. [R15] GPS Tracks 3/5 · US No waypoint pictures: I can’t use it to send a picture of a waypoint.
  16. [R52] Google Maps 5/5 · US Clean it all 24-7 LLC: Excellent!
  17. [R54] Google Maps 2/5 · US New updates disabled some searches: Some of the common searches like restaurants, attractions, gas etc. are not showing on the maps and redirects you to google search. The only time it works is when you’re on incognito mode.
  18. [R55] Google Maps 5/5 · US The best app for the job: Great app but big space for improvement
  19. [R57] Google Maps 1/5 · US Crazy bug: Shows nothing when I search “restaurants “
  20. [R66] AllTrails 5/5 · US Used often: Amazing for trail guidance, looking for new spots, is a great platform for researching and navigating trails
  21. [R67] AllTrails 1/5 · US So buggy: This app has been buggy for all the 6 years that I’ve PAID for it. I wish there was an alternative that I had all my routes saved to so I could get rid of this app
  22. [R68] AllTrails 5/5 · US Great App for all kinds of outdoor activity.: Best investment you can make in outdoor activity planning.
  23. [R70] AllTrails 5/5 · US Great App: Very easy to discover new place and new trails
  24. [R79] Trucker Path 1/5 · US Navigation: It’s worst navigation app
  25. [R84] Trucker Path 3/5 · US Trucker path is ok: The app is okay… it can sometimes put you on a better route then co pilot ( work gps ) but this app has sent me on some crazy streets and also when I’m on the route it is showing it will constantly say “recalculating” all in all it has some good features especially for scales being opened or closed so you know what you are in for up ahead also putting in the dynamics and dimens
  26. [R85] Trucker Path 1/5 · US App freezes and slow: Trucker path used to work fine with no issues until recently it’s been freezing when I open the app even with good WiFi connection. I try to open and reopen the app but the problem persists. It’s stays on a white screen for like 3-5 minutes before it decides it wants to work. I tried restarting my phone multiple times but the problem still continues. Now I’ve tried uninstalli
  27. [R87] Trucker Path 1/5 · US App barely launches: It never loads regardless of service strength. Constant freezes is so frustrating when every minute counts
  28. [R93] Avenza Maps 1/5 · US Useless: As a long-term casual user, I am very disappointed with the pricing plan change. I have happily used the app for many years for cross country backpacking. I like to know where I am. Now, as a “free” user, the only map I can access is the OSM. This map is absolutely useless. I cannot see the details of this map. As suck I am unable to navigate with it.
  29. [R94] Avenza Maps 5/5 · US So easy!: Thank you Avenza for making it easy to upload .pdf maps and follow them in my map app with a blue dot!
  30. [R95] Avenza Maps 3/5 · US Updated map limits: This app has been great for so long, but the recent changes to custom map import limits is making me look for alternative apps.
  31. [R96] Avenza Maps 1/5 · US Corporate greed ruins everything: Time to find an alternative
  32. [R107] MAPS.ME 2/5 · US Great interface, but limited: I like the user experience. However, it can only find the businesses I’m looking for about half the time. Even major ones like KFC or Tractor Supply. And you can’t put in addresses, so I can’t get to them that way, either. I end up looking up the street on the web, getting directions to that street, and driving around looking for the business. I love the offline capab
  33. [R110] MAPS.ME 5/5 · US Great travel maps app: I’ve been using maps me for years and it’s never let me down. The maps are up to date and accurate to even small details are included. I’ve used it in several countries and loved using it.
  34. [R111] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Does not find street in London with a search but street shows on map: Search function not working
  35. [R112] MAPS.ME 5/5 · US A emergency app for all mountaineers: Two years ago while climbing the mountain SABALAN 4845m , summit of Mount SABALAN we were caught in a severe blizzard near the peak. Visibility was almost zero- we could only see about 1-2 meters ahead since Sabalan has many dangerous cliffs and steep drop-offs, we were in a very risky situation. Our only option was to use MAPS.me . I checked the map, found th
  36. [R17] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Patriot17 FAVE FOR ONBOARD GPS: I paid. I love this program. Really accurate and valuable for sharing OPERATIVE MAPPING.
  37. [R20] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Great App: I was looking for an app to trace my route as I travel. This app draws a perfect line showing my route. Lots of great features too. I’m using the pro feature so I can use the offline maps. Note that Google and Apple Maps are not available offline, but there is a house version that is, and it works fine.
  38. [R40] GPS Tracks 1/5 · GB Misleading description: I downloaded this app only because in description says off-line maps available but that’s not true. You need to pay additional annual fee for that.
  39. [R2] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Excellent GPS App: I use it when biking and walking to track progress. Also used it in the woods behind my house to see where things came out on the other side.
  40. [R5] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Extremely phenomenal: Smooth tracking, refreshing!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store