Best PlaceTrack Alternatives
Whether you have hit a wall with PlaceTrack or just want to weigh your options, these are the best-rated Navigation apps with the fewest complaints. Every pick below is ranked by real user reviews, not marketing.
Ranked by lowest share of negative reviews among highly rated Navigation apps. Based on public App Store data.
Top 8 apps like PlaceTrack
Why users look for PlaceTrack alternatives
Users primarily complain about the app's unreliable background location updates, often failing to refresh as frequently as advertised (e.g., every 5 minutes). Many mention crashes, poor accuracy, and frustration over paying for a feature that Google now offers for free. Some also criticize the app's forced contact access request and lack of manual sync options.
Summarized from 11 recent 1-3 star reviews of PlaceTrack.
PlaceTrack alternatives: frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to PlaceTrack?
Based on our weekly store data, AMap Global is the top-rated Navigation app with the lowest share of negative reviews, making it the strongest PlaceTrack alternative right now. The full ranked list is above, so you can compare ratings and complaint volume before switching.
What are some apps like PlaceTrack?
Apps like PlaceTrack include AMap Global, MapXplorer: Map Radar Navigate, MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps and other top-rated Navigation apps. They cover the same core use case, and the list above ranks them by how few complaints their users report.
Why do people look for PlaceTrack alternatives?
Users usually search for an alternative after hitting a recurring problem: billing surprises, missing features, crashes, or poor support. The negative-review summary below shows the specific complaints driving people away from PlaceTrack.
Are these PlaceTrack alternatives free?
Most Navigation apps offer a free tier or trial, though many charge for full features or a subscription. Check each app's own page for its pricing and, more importantly, for the billing complaints users report before you commit.
How are these PlaceTrack alternatives ranked?
They are sorted by the lowest share of negative (1-3 star) reviews among highly rated Navigation apps in our weekly store dataset. It rewards apps whose users are actually satisfied, not just the ones with the biggest marketing budget.