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Summary

GPS Tools® by VirtualMaze is an all-in-one GPS toolkit designed for outdoor adventures, trekking, and travel. It combines location tagging, speedometer, altimeter, compass, weather, GPX import/viewer, and hiking maps in a single free app, with Wear OS support and offline capabilities. With 10,000,000+ total downloads and 12K in the last 30 days, it remains a trusted option, though it isn’t ranked in any top lists.

Pros & Cons

All-in-one GPS toolkit combining location, speed, altitude, weather, GPX, and maps
Offline-capable and battery-optimized for extended outdoor use
Wear OS support for quick access on smartwatches
GPX importer/viewer plus hiking maps for route planning and exploration

Some features may not be available in all countries
Relies on extensive location permissions and background location usage, which may impact privacy considerations
Compared to some competitors, lacks full offline maps and navigation features (based on feature keywords)

About GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore

GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore is a tools app developed by VirtualMaze.

Install Statistics

GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore has been installed 11 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 12 thousand times.

User Ratings

GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore is rated 4.42 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 160 thousand ratings.

App Information

GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 104.59 MB. The latest version available is 3.5.3.61. The last update was on September 29, 2026.

Technical Requirements

GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since November 2014.

Description by VirtualMaze (from Google Play)

Have you ever got stuck on road without accurate GPS location? Have you ever needed all GPS based tools in one app?

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Installs over time

GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore has been installed 11 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 410 installs per day.

Changelog of GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore

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Developer information for VirtualMaze

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Comments on GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore for Android

★★★★★ Andrew Griffiths · Jul 21, 2026

Great app not to sure if it's Accurate but loads of info no adds etc

★★★★★ James Fredericks · Aug 10, 2026

I just downloaded this app, and I am going through the "free trial" plan. I am at my home base now, and everything functions as it should. I will get more detailed information on the accuracy of the tools, when used in the field. I think it will do just fine. I'll have an update before my trial ends. For now... 👍

★★★★★ dave parrish · Oct 5, 2026

My use of this app is for measuring distance between points on County and Forest Roads in Texas for maintenance purposes. I have tested the results against laser range finders in line of sight testing. On the day of the test accuracy was estimated for the GPS measurements at 22'. GPS measured 248.37 yds. Range finder 249 yds.

★☆☆☆☆ Graham Jones · Sep 12, 2026

Does not provide requested info and spams with BS virus infection message locking app up.

★☆☆☆☆ Ron Dow · Aug 16, 2026

Used to enjoy this app, but now I can't move from one screen to the next without an ad taking control (CHEWY). Never happened in the past. UPDATE: August 2026. Just updated app, and it appears I shouldn't have because now it appears that I only have three (3) days of the free version to use b4 they charge me. It's a good tool, but I do not use it often enough to pay for it.

★★☆☆☆ Av Too · Aug 30, 2026

Too many push ads far too soon. Reminders started without asking, too hard to figure how to turn off. It wanted a subscription when it had barely started.

Google Play Rankings for GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore

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Technologies used by GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore

52 permissions · 35 libraries

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Trust & Safety: The app requests location-related permissions (including background location) to power GPS-based tools, tracking, and weather features. A disclosure notes continuous location usage for several functions, and Wear OS integration suggests cross-device data handling. Review permissions and privacy settings to manage data usage.

Frequently asked questions about GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore

Is GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore free?

Yes. GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore is free on Google Play.

Is GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore still available?

Yes. GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on September 29, 2026.

Does GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore as containing ads.

What Android version does GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore require?

GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore runs on Android 5.0 and higher.

How large is GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore?

GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore is 104.59 MB.

Is GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore as suitable for everyone.

How many times has GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore been installed?

Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore.

How do people rate GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore?

GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore scores 4.42 out of 5 stars, from 159,328 ratings on Google Play.

Who made GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore?

GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore was developed by VirtualMaze. It is listed in the tools category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore?

People looking at GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore also look at these tools apps: Altimeter: Elevation & Compass, Altimeter Altitude & Compass, Compass, GPS status, Compass - GPS Map Camera.

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