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Head-to-head

GPS Tracks vs MAPS.ME

GPS Tracks 4.7★ · Free to download 75
Winner GPS Tracks
MAPS.ME 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65

Choose GPS Tracks for better reliability and user experience.

Full reviews: GPS Tracks · MAPS.ME

GPS Tracks generally offers a more reliable and user-friendly experience compared to MAPS.ME, despite some criticisms regarding its learning curve and functionality. Users appreciate the offline capabilities and tracking features of GPS Tracks, while many MAPS.ME users express frustration over recent changes and subscription models.

Head to head

features edge: GPS TracksR2R5R20R63
GPS Tracks Users praise GPS Tracks for its smooth tracking and comprehensive features, particularly for outdoor activities like biking and hiking R2R5R20.
MAPS.ME MAPS.ME users enjoy its offline capabilities but criticize the loss of features and the limitations on map downloads R63R90.
ease of use edge: GPS TracksR11R34R72R90
GPS Tracks While some GPS Tracks users find it difficult to learn initially, many still describe it as user-friendly once understood R11R34.
MAPS.ME MAPS.ME users frequently mention the app's declining usability due to ads and limitations, making it less intuitive R72R90.
reliability edge: GPS TracksR7R49R67R105
GPS Tracks GPS Tracks users report good reliability in tracking and functionality, despite some recent issues R7R49.
MAPS.ME MAPS.ME users often complain about inaccuracies and failures in navigation, particularly with offline maps R67R105.
price/value edge: GPS TracksR26R59R63R94
GPS Tracks GPS Tracks is free to download but has a premium tier that users find valuable for its features R26R59.
MAPS.ME MAPS.ME is free with in-app purchases, but many users feel the recent subscription model diminishes its value R63R94.
support edge: GPS TracksR52R56R78R82
GPS Tracks Users commend GPS Tracks for its responsive support R52R56.
MAPS.ME MAPS.ME users report issues with accessing paid features and poor customer service R78R82.
Pick GPS Tracks if

you need a reliable GPS app for outdoor activities and prefer a user-friendly interface.

Pick MAPS.ME if

you are looking for a free app with offline capabilities but are okay with ads and limited features.

Evidence note: The reviews for GPS Tracks are more consistently positive regarding functionality and support, while MAPS.ME has a mix of positive and negative reviews, particularly around its recent subscription model.

Frequently asked

Is GPS Tracks free?
Yes, GPS Tracks is free to download, but it also offers a premium version for additional features, which many users find worthwhile R26R59.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [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.
  2. [R5] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Extremely phenomenal: Smooth tracking, refreshing!
  3. [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.
  4. [R63] MAPS.ME 3/5 · US used to be awesome: been using maps.me for years and its annoying they have started to take away features and started charging annual subscription for those features
  5. [R11] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Easy to use: Very user friendly suits our purpose
  6. [R34] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Incredible!: Easy to use, simple, effective. Great design.
  7. [R72] MAPS.ME 3/5 · US Ads!: Ads anywhere! Get rid of them. New update is awful because of all the ads
  8. [R90] MAPS.ME 3/5 · GB In decline: I used to love maps.me for navigating walks, I recommended it to everyone over other map apps, however…it’s becoming worse and worse with its constant “you should upgrade!” reminders and the fact you now can only download a few maps. I hope they try and make it more usable again but I’m close to ditching it
  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. [R49] GPS Tracks 1/5 · GB Synchronisation is still really poor and unreliable: Thus would be a great app if the synchronisation worked OK, but its completely unreliable. Sometimes stuff randomly disappears, other times it will appear on iPad but not on computer or vice versa. Been through all sorts of steps with the developer and just can’t get it to work because of some Apple limits to do with how the app works or somethi
  11. [R67] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Does not find street in London with a search but street shows on map: Search function not working
  12. [R105] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Don’t trust it!!: This app left me in a pickle twice in Costa Rica. I downloaded the app in Maps. It sent me on a wild goose cheese an hour out of the way honey rough dirt road in the mountains between La Fortuna and Hako. It was not a good situation. It tried to do it again when I was coming back down to San Jose, but I stopped and looked at the map. I would not recommend using this app for guida
  13. [R26] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Perfectionist: Does exactly as it says. Well worth the annual subscription fee.
  14. [R59] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Terrific navigation app!: I had MotionX-GPS but they stopped supporting the iOS in 2021 so it won’t even launch on my iPad with iOS 15. I downloaded GPS Tracks and after a few uses, I upgraded to GPS Tracks Premium. Feature rich, ability to save offline maps, tracking, waypoints, just a great NAV app!! I highly recommend it!
  15. [R94] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Bought this app over 10 years ago, now features are behind obnoxious paywall: I paid for this app a long long time ago. No restrictions on functionality like how many offline maps can be downloaded. I decided to use the app on a trip this year and every single time I launch it I get a full screen popover with fireworks and a 4 hour countdown for a discount on “Pro” for something like $20/month,
  16. [R52] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Support is superb: App works great. Using for dog walks and hiking. Very happy with it.
  17. [R56] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Very happy. User friendly.: Great service. He helps me out quickly!
  18. [R78] MAPS.ME 3/5 · US Unable to access Pro: I signed up for Pro a while ago, but the app now won’t let me access my maps and saved places. It says that I cannot use my phone number (which was originally used to upgrade). Developers need to fix this!
  19. [R82] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Cannot cancel subscription: I wrote to support and deleted my account, but they keep charging me! How do I cancel the paid subscription? · translated

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