GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore

Name: GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore
Rating: 4.418317 (162932 reviews)
Author: VirtualMaze

By: VirtualMaze App

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

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

11,151,685 ▲ 3.80K

Data as of 2026-09-30

Rating:

4.42 +79

(162,932)

Version:

3.5.3.61

Last updated: 2026-09-29

Ranking

#12,853 ▼ 27

Overall

Features & Capabilities

GPS Tools® - Navigate & Explore is an all-in-one GPS and field utility toolkit for professionals, hikers, travelers and active users. Use your phone or Wear OS watch for GPS coordinates, compass direction, altitude, speed, distance and area measurements, satellite information, saved locations, geofencing and sensor tools.

View maps and GPX routes, tracks and waypoints, record supported trips, and review elevation and speed statistics. Weather forecasts, air quality, UV index and atmospheric pressure help you plan outdoor activities. Pulse Fit adds GPS tracking for walking, running and cycling, including routes, distance, duration, speed, progress and activity history. Some features work offline, while maps, weather and online services may require an internet connection.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Sports Weather Analytics

By:

VirtualMaze

Downloads:

11,151,685 3.80K

Rating:

4.42

(162,932) 79 new ratings

Version:

3.5.3.61 Last updated: 2026-09-29

Version code:

1128

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:

114.37MB

Email:

an*****@virtualmaze.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-30

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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)