GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore

Name: GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore
Rating: 4.426098 (162730 reviews)
Author: VirtualMaze

By: VirtualMaze App

Compass, altimeter, GPS tracker, field tools, hiking, running & cycling.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

11,142,177 ▲ 4.78K

Data as of 2026-09-02

Rating:

4.43 +75

(162,730)

Version:

3.5.3.25

Last updated: 2026-08-24

Ranking

#12,776 ▼ 37

Overall

Features & Capabilities

GPS Tools® is a battery‑optimized, all-in-one GPS extension designed for navigation, travel and outdoor activities. It bundles location tagging, speedometer/odometer, altimeter, compass, GPS alarm, area and distance measurement, GPX import/viewer, hiking maps, weather & forecast, air quality and UV index, satellite signal tools, and more — many features work offline and update quickly for high accuracy even in low-signal areas.

Track and analyze trips with elevation and speed graphs, set speed limits and GPS alarms, share locations and photos, save favorite places, and use Wear OS support for on-wrist access. The extension also supports real-time weather alerts, rain warnings and pollutant monitoring, plus utilities like spirit level, GPS time and satellite alignment — a complete toolkit for trekking, travel planning and everyday navigation.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Weather

By:

VirtualMaze

Downloads:

11,142,177 4.78K

Rating:

4.43

(162,730) 75 new ratings

Version:

3.5.3.25 Last updated: 2026-08-24

Version code:

1113

Creation date:

2014-11-21

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION High risk
android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk

Size:

115.58MB

Email:

an*****@virtualmaze.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-02

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 12,776 ▼ 37

Other platforms

GPS Tools® - Find,Track & Trek (v4.6)

4.60

(335)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

VirtualMaze

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.VirtualMaze.gpsutils

Email:

an*****@virtualmaze.com

Website:

https://gpstools.app

User Reviews

Users appreciate GPS Tools for its broad feature set, ease of use, and suitability for outdoor navigation, with several reviewers calling it excellent or very nice and noting it works across multiple devices. However, negative feedback centers on a new subscription/paywall model and pervasive ads, including intrusive pop-ups. Additional concerns include reliability/compatibility issues after updates, offline data limitations (elevation data requiring internet), and watch-face/language prompts that hinder usability.

Pros

Rich feature set and versatility across multiple devices
Easy to navigate and user-friendly
Very useful for outdoor/off-road navigation
Generally positive sentiment with reviews calling it excellent or very nice

Cons

Subscription model with ads and paywalls, including intrusive ads after actions
Ads persist after subscribing and some users feel charged for features that should be included
Reliability/compatibility issues after updates, including breaking changes
Offline limitations for elevation data and data requiring internet
Watch integration bugs and other monetization-related frustrations (e.g., language prompts blocking progress)

Recent reviews

I've used this app many times over the years to check speed when on the water. I usually have data and it works. However I discovered today the app will not even open without data.