Top 20 best & free GPS tracking apps for iOS in 2019

Published January 15, 2019 |

There is a huge variety of GPS tracking apps in the market. What is the safest and the most efficient one? How to find the right one for yourself and your family and keep your location data secured?

This is a list of 20 best & free GPS tracking apps for iOS. As it is said, nothing is perfect. We have highlighted the pros and cons of each app.

1. Google Maps (Free)

Pros

Simple to use – excellent for speedy searches
Guidance available with time estimation
Search results are filtered – Searches are now quite narrowed down for the convenience of the users
Weather Check – Know about weather conditions before traveling
Available in different languages
Provides a good traffic estimate of a particular route
Street view available for searchers when traveling to unknown places

Cons

Provides no direction for lanes
Offers limited route suggestions – doesn’t allow area exploration
It overestimates traffic at times
It is a major battery drainer

2. Apple Maps (Free)

Pros

Automatic night mode helps to focus even when it is dark
Apple watch extension feature- the watch vibrates, when it is time to take a turn and so on.
Lists step feature – displays steps in the route in one convenient step
Assistance available from Siri – the best voice assistant

Cons

Errors and Inaccuracies in finding locations or routes

3. City Mapper (Free)

Pros

Simple Setup featuring location tracking and local transit options.
Easy to navigate app interface with a multi-device syncing option.
Facilitates planning by showing multiple types of transport and route options between two points.
Characterized by rich features – Saving Addresses, Sharing Live Location, Access to Tweets from Transportation providers etc.

Cons

Limited to 17 cities outside of which the app is useless.
Confusing information, FAQ and Contact US menus and links.

4. MapQuest (Free)

Pros

Provides clear instructions for walking and driving.
Offers Multi-segment routing.
Features Built-in traffic information.
Provides access to a different point of interests and places around you – restaurants, hotels etc.

Cons

Lacks public transport transit guidance.
Presents issues with walking directions.
Struggles to find the most direct route at times.

5. Waze (Free)

Pros

Allows users to add friends and keep a track of their locations while traveling or to know when they are nearby.
Facilitates google calendars and Facebook syncing to create stops on the way.
Maintains a strong user base and provides real-time and factual traffic updates.
Loads faster as compared to its counterparts.

Cons

Often shows routes through residential areas when trying to dodge traffic.
Congested interface featuring confusing navigation iCons.
Drains the data and the battery of the device.

6. CoPilot (Free)

Pros

Works on offline mode, eliminating the need for a Constant working internet connection.
Provides pedestrian and cycling navigation.
Has the option of providing traffic and navigation alerts.

Cons

Makes occasional navigational errors
Traffic navigational service needs a subscription after one year

7. Navmii (Free)

Pros

Provides quick traffic updates via a community of drivers
Has the option of real-time rerouting
Supports offline maps and can function without a data connection.

Cons

GPS running in the background affects battery life
Address-lookup is weak in rural areas
Has a problem in connecting to SD Cards

8. Sygic (Free)

Pros

Intuitive and Simple Usage and Functionality
Compatibility and Integration of core iOS
Supports 3D Viewing of Environment
Stores Map Data for future reference

Cons

Country-Specific Nature means that international travelers will have to download multiple versions
Takes up a lot of storage space on the device.

9. Here WeGo City (Free)

Pros

Supports offline mode, enabling navigation without a data connection.
Excellent navigation mode supporting cycling and walking.
Supports Public Transit Navigation

Cons

Offers Limited Search Results
Designed primarily for Windows and not iOS

10. Maps.me (Free)

Pros

Fast rendering of data from a community-based map
Supports offline navigation and turn-by-turn routing
Access to traffic information and nearby attractions and places.

Cons

No support for satellite images
Fails to differentiate the fastest or the shortest route

11. Scout-GPS Tracker (Free)

Pros

Accurate car navigation at no cost.
Alerts for traffic, safety cameras, speed traps, and incidents.
Thorough and detailed Points of Interest Database.

Cons

Faulty Pedestrian Mode.
Point of Interest Database full of advertisements in a free version.

12. GPS My City (Free)

Pros

Thorough GPS Walking Tours of 470 cities that are easy to understand and follow
Allows you to create your own customized tour by picking a type or destination
Offers access to main local attractions like temples, museums, art galleries etc.

Cons

The low resolution of maps without turn by turn navigation on a free version
Limited to only 470 cities

13. TrailLink (Free)

Pros

Curated for biking, cycling, and hiking featuring over fifty thousand hand-curated maps
Allows you to save and share trail experiences and photographers
Allows you to create customized guidebooks

Cons

Offline mode is not supported on a free version

14. Map My India (Free)

Pros

Combines mapping, tracking and location analytics
Features extremely detailed map of India with ISRO’s Bhuvan satellite view
Supports 3D rendering

Cons

Inefficient Transit mode

15. City Maps 2 Go (Free)

Pros

Features a vast collection of international maps, allowing you to navigate through most foreign locations
Includes recommendations and tips on the best places around you, acting as a tourist guide
Allows you to create your own travel itinerary and share your favorite locations online.

Cons