Comparison
Geovo vs 3uTools Virtual Location
Updated · By the Geovo team
3uTools is a free, all-in-one iPhone manager whose Toolbox includes Virtual Location, a way to set one fixed point. Geovo is a dedicated location changer with routes, a joystick and an iPhone app that works unplugged. Which fits depends on whether you need one point or movement.
How we compared
We make Geovo. 3uTools details come from its official site 3u.com and its Virtual Location tutorial, as of October 2026. We compared them from the official pages and did not hands-on test 3uTools. "Not listed" means we couldn't find it on its site.
| Geovo | 3uTools Virtual Location | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A dedicated iPhone location changer | One tool inside an all-in-one iPhone manager |
| Computers | Mac (Apple Silicon, Intel), Windows 10/11 | Windows (64/32-bit), Mac (Intel, Apple Silicon) |
| Jailbreak | Not needed | Not mentioned in its tutorial steps |
| Set a point | Search, tap the map (Apple Maps on Mac) | Enter latitude and longitude |
| Routes and speeds | Along roads at walking, cycling or driving speed | Not listed |
| Joystick | Yes | Not listed |
| GPX | Import and export | Not listed |
| Favorites, recents, schedules | Yes | Not listed |
| On the iPhone without a computer | Yes, after setup (Wi-Fi, cellular, Airplane Mode) | Not listed |
| Getting your real location back | Return to Real Location, one tap | "Restore true location" or reboot |
| Notes in the vendor tutorial | Not applicable | Keep the screen unlocked; may cause an error in Maps |
| Cost | Free 30 min/day. Pro $5.99/week, $9.99/month, $24.99/3 months, $69.99/year ($5.83/mo), $99.99 lifetime | Free download; no price listed |
Is 3uTools enough to change my iPhone location?
If you only need to set one fixed point now and then, and you already use 3uTools, its Virtual Location may be enough. It sets the iPhone to coordinates you type in, and restoring or rebooting puts it back. If you need to move, search a map, repeat routes or change location away from your computer, you'll want a dedicated tool.
Where 3uTools is ahead
3uTools is free to download and does far more than location. It's an all-in-one manager for backups, files, apps and firmware, so if you already rely on it, Virtual Location is one click away with nothing new to install.
- No price listed for the download or Virtual Location.
- Many other iPhone management tools in the same app.
- Straightforward undo: "Restore true location" or a reboot.
Where Geovo is ahead
Geovo is built only for changing location, so it goes much further: search or tap a map, routes along real roads at realistic speeds, a joystick, GPX files, saved places and schedules, and an iPhone app that works with nothing plugged in. Your locations never leave your devices.
- Movement, not just a point: routes, joystick and GPX.
- A map and search instead of typing coordinates; Apple Maps on Mac.
- Cable-free iPhone app on Wi-Fi, cellular or in Airplane Mode.
- Return to Real Location on the computer or iPhone at any moment.
- Clear privacy promise and no tracking or analytics.
What are Geovo's downsides?
Unlike 3uTools, unlimited Geovo isn't free: the free plan is 30 minutes a day, and Pro starts at $5.99/week or $5.83/month billed yearly. The iPhone app needs renewing from the computer every 7 days, the apps aren't notarized yet, and Geovo supports iPhone only.
Who is each best for?
- Choose 3uTools if you already use it to manage your iPhone and only occasionally need a single fixed point.
- Choose Geovo if you want to move along routes, use a joystick or GPX, pick places on a map, or change location away from your desk.
Try Geovo free for 30 minutes a day: download · pricing. See also free iPhone location changers and the best iPhone location changers.
Use it responsibly
Geovo is for adults and for lawful use only: testing apps and websites, keeping your real position private from an app that doesn't need it, demos, travel planning and teaching how location services work. Don't use any location tool to mislead people or to break the terms of an app or service you've agreed to.
Sources
- 3uTools: 3u.com (platforms, download) and the Virtual Location tutorial (steps, restore, notes). Checked October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Is 3uTools Virtual Location free?
- 3uTools is a free download and its official site lists no price for it or for Virtual Location (October 2026).
- Can 3uTools simulate a route or joystick movement?
- Its Virtual Location tutorial describes setting one point by latitude and longitude; routes, joystick and GPX aren't listed. Geovo has routes, a joystick and GPX import and export.
- How do I undo 3uTools Virtual Location?
- Its tutorial says to click "Restore true location" or reboot the device. In Geovo you tap Return to Real Location.
- Can I use Geovo and 3uTools on the same computer?
- They're separate apps. Use one at a time for location, and return to your real location before switching.
- Does Geovo work without a computer?
- Yes, after a one-time setup its iPhone app changes location with nothing plugged in, and is renewed from the computer every 7 days.
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