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Head-to-head

GPS Tracks vs Trucker Path

GPS Tracks 4.7★ · Free to download 75
Winner GPS Tracks
Trucker Path 4.8★ · Free + IAP 55

For general outdoor navigation and tracking, GPS Tracks offers a more reliable and feature-rich experience, while Trucker Path is specifically tailored for professional truck drivers but suffers from significant performance and routing issues.

Full reviews: GPS Tracks · Trucker Path

GPS Tracks is a well-regarded app for outdoor activities like hiking and biking, praised for its accurate tracking and offline map capabilities, despite some usability and pricing complaints. Trucker Path, designed for professional drivers, offers specialized features but is plagued by frequent freezing, inaccurate routing, and login problems, diminishing its overall utility.

Head to head

Features edge: GPS TracksR2R5R8R14
GPS Tracks GPS Tracks is lauded for its comprehensive features, including smooth tracking, elevation changes, and the ability to mark waypoints, making it suitable for various outdoor activities and fieldwork R2R5R8R14. Users appreciate its offline map capabilities, which are noted as a significant advantage over standard map apps R20R59.
Trucker Path Trucker Path offers specialized features for professional drivers, such as information on truck stops, parking, and weigh stations, and the ability to adjust entry/exit points . However, some users feel it lacks essential tools for trip planning, like calculating departure times or defaulting to 10-hour breaks .
Ease of Use tieR3R6R11R12
GPS Tracks GPS Tracks receives mixed reviews regarding ease of use. Many users find it easy to use and user-friendly R3R11R56. However, a significant number of reviews indicate a steep learning curve, with users struggling with intuitiveness, poor instructions, and needing external help like ChatGPT to figure things out R6R12.
Trucker Path Trucker Path is generally considered easy to use for its basic functions . However, recent updates have introduced issues like the map zooming out too far while driving, making turns confusing . Some users also find it more complicated to use compared to alternatives .
Reliability edge: GPS TracksR2R4R5R7
GPS Tracks GPS Tracks generally offers reliable performance, with users praising its accurate tracking and consistent operation for activities like hiking and biking R2R5. However, some users report issues with NOAA charts, tracking not matching real life, and the app getting stuck or freezing R4R7. Synchronization issues across devices are also noted .
Trucker Path Trucker Path suffers from significant reliability problems, particularly after recent updates. Users frequently report the app freezing, lagging, and not loading addresses or maps R67R70R73. Navigation is often inaccurate, leading to wrong routes, impossible turns, and being sent on non-truck-friendly roads R61R66R72.
Price/Value edge: GPS TracksR8R10R16R17
GPS Tracks GPS Tracks is free to download but requires payment for many features, leading to complaints about hidden costs and perceived greed R10R16. Some users find it pricey for what it offers compared to free alternatives . However, those who pay for the subscription often find it to be good value, worth the annual fee, and essential for their needs R8R17R59.
Trucker Path Trucker Path is free to download but many essential features are behind a paywall, leading to user frustration about having to pay for basic navigation . Despite paying, many users feel it's not worth the high subscription cost due to numerous bugs and performance issues . Some users report being charged before the free trial ends .
Support edge: GPS TracksR42R52R56R65
GPS Tracks GPS Tracks receives positive feedback for its customer support, with users noting quick and efficient responses R42R52R56.
Trucker Path Trucker Path has significant issues with support. Users report problems with subscription management, including being charged incorrectly or having subscriptions stop working after payment R65. There are also complaints about a lack of support for persistent bugs and performance issues .
Pick GPS Tracks if

You need a reliable, feature-rich GPS app for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, or fieldwork, and are willing to pay for a subscription for advanced features like offline maps R2R5R20.

Pick Trucker Path if

You are a professional truck driver who needs specialized information like truck stops and weigh stations, and are willing to tolerate significant bugs and navigation issues for these specific features .

Evidence note: Trucker Path has a much larger number of reviews, but a significant portion of recent reviews are highly negative, skewing its perception despite a high lifetime rating. Many of GPS Tracks' negative reviews are related to its pricing model (free download, paid features) rather than core functionality.

Frequently asked

Does GPS Tracks offer offline maps?
Yes, GPS Tracks offers offline maps, which users find to be a valuable feature, especially for use in areas without internet access R20R59.
Is Trucker Path reliable for truck-specific navigation?
Trucker Path is often unreliable for truck-specific navigation, with users reporting frequent issues like being routed onto non-truck-friendly roads, wrong turns, and the app changing routes unexpectedly R61R66R72R76.
Are there login issues with either app?
Yes, both apps have reported login issues, with GPS Tracks users unable to log into existing accounts R1 and Trucker Path users experiencing problems logging into old accounts R80.
What are the common performance issues with Trucker Path?
Trucker Path frequently experiences freezing, lagging, and slow loading times, especially after recent updates, making it frustrating to use on the road R67R70R73R112.

What reviewers actually said

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  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. [R8] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Compass on steroids: Nice tracking app…if you have acreage to oversee, it’s worth it
  4. [R14] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Navigation: Excellent application to navigate and conduct field work!
  5. [R3] GPS Tracks 3/5 · US Use it almost every day: Track walks in forest. Never lost. Easy
  6. [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
  7. [R11] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Easy to use: Very user friendly suits our purpose
  8. [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.
  9. [R4] GPS Tracks 2/5 · US NOAA charts: They do not work well zooming in and out
  10. [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
  11. [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
  12. [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.
  13. [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.
  14. [R42] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US 3 years: Using for the last 3 years for spear fishing. Marking reefs and areas. Works great w/couple small annoyances. Some features seem complicated and laggy but service response is quick and efficient. I may also be part of the problem and could learn more..
  15. [R52] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Support is superb: App works great. Using for dog walks and hiking. Very happy with it.
  16. [R56] GPS Tracks 5/5 · US Very happy. User friendly.: Great service. He helps me out quickly!
  17. [R65] Trucker Path 4/5 · US Fix problems: This is really annoying. After every phone restart, the app demands new payment and doesn't work in the paid version for about 10 minutes. · translated
  18. [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.
  19. [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!
  20. [R61] Trucker Path 1/5 · US Navigation: It’s worst navigation app
  21. [R66] 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
  22. [R72] Trucker Path 3/5 · US that's really bad: I select a route, but it turns out the navigator changes it on its own while I'm driving, that's really bad.
  23. [R76] Trucker Path 1/5 · US Map: Locations are not popping up as it should. It has me on a new Truck route. I am in a 53 foot trailer.
  24. [R1] GPS Tracks 1/5 · US No Login: Downloaded this for work to text the app on Mac and there was literally no was for me to login to my already existing account.
  25. [R80] Trucker Path 1/5 · US Login: Doesn’t let me log in old account
  26. [R67] 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. [R70] 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. [R73] Trucker Path 1/5 · US Freeze and log: I’ve been a loyal Trucker Path subscriber for the past 3 years. During the first 2 years, the app worked great and was very reliable. However, recently I’ve been experiencing constant freezing and lagging on the map, especially after the latest app update. It has become frustrating to use, particularly when I’m on the road and depend on it for navigation and trip planning. Please
  29. [R112] Trucker Path 1/5 · US IT Problems: Always zooms me all they way out so it’s hard where to see I make my turns always freezes and when I try to search up gas stations nearby it will show me some 800 miles away haha always have to resort to Waze

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