Vodafone Curve GPS Tracker vs Chipolo ONE Spot
Comparison 2026 — GPS Trackers
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Vodafone Curve GPS Tracker edges out the Chipolo ONE Spot with an overall score of 72/100 against 64/100. It scores particularly well on accuracy (74/100) and concealment (60/100), making it the better all-round pick in GPS Trackers.
The Chipolo ONE Spot remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €30.00 versus €40.00.
Accuracy winner
Vodafone Curve GPS Tracker
22% higher than its rival
Value winner
Chipolo ONE Spot
8% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Vodafone Curve GPS Tracker | Chipolo ONE Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €40.00 | €30.00+33% |
| Rating | ★4.1 (612) | ★4.3 (1,840) |
| Overall | 72/100+13% | 64/100 |
| Tracker performance | ||
| Technology | GPS + WiFi + Bluetooth | Bluetooth LE (Find My) |
| Network | Vodafone 4G | — |
| Battery life | 2-7 dagen | Ca. 12 maanden (CR2032)+500% |
| IP rating | IP67+1240% | IPX5 |
| Sound volume | — | 120 dB |
| Subscription & app | ||
| Subscription cost | Ca. €3/maand | — |
| App | V by Vodafone (iOS/Android) | — |
| SOS button | Ja, fysiek | — |
| Geofencing | Ja | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Subscription cost | — | Geen |
| Network | — | Apple Find My |
| App | — | Zoek Mijn (iOS 14.5+) |
| Dimensions | — | 37.9 × 37.9 × 6 mm |
Pros and cons
Vodafone Curve GPS Tracker
Pros
- Real GPS with WiFi backup — keeps working in rural areas where Find My falls silent
- SOS button doubles the tracker as a personal alarm next to bike protection
- Geofencing alerts pushed straight to your phone via the V by Vodafone app
- No Apple lock-in — works on both iOS and Android
Cons
- Mandatory subscription of roughly €3 per month — over five years it costs more than the tracker itself
- Battery life of only days to weeks — regular recharging required
Chipolo ONE Spot
Pros
- Loudest Find My tracker on the market at 120 dB — about three times louder than an AirTag
- Flatter and lighter than the AirTag — easier stealth mounting inside a bell or seat post
- Same Find My network as the AirTag with millions of iPhones across the Netherlands
- IPX5 splash-proof — shrugs off Dutch downpours without issue
Cons
- Same anti-stalking limitation as the AirTag — iPhone-carrying thieves get warned
- Battery not user-replaceable on older units; newer ONE Spot does take a replaceable CR2032