# GPX-Viewer — View GPX files

> Import, view, and customize GPX files with various map sources and data visualization. (iPhone/iPad app by Kyle Modesitt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id880510678 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kyle Modesitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801852904)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 1,667 App Store ratings · 122 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id880510678/reviews.md

## What is GPX?

Import and view GPS eXchange format (GPX) files. GPX-Viewer offers a customizable display of GPX files exported from many GPS devices and other apps that create GPX files.

Import GPX files from the Cloud (includes iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc), your local device, or by using iTunes file sharing, email, a URL, or your pasteboard.

  - Customize your map: Apple Maps, Google Maps, OpenStreetMaps, or use a custom map tile source URL
  - Color customization for waypoints, track points, routes and tracks
  - Hide or show the waypoints, track points, routes or tracks on the map
  - Choose units: Metric, imperial, or nautical

  - Organize and quick-view files: Create folders to better organize your GPX files, and preview the tracks of all files within a folder
  - Import GPX files to the current GPX file
  - Send the waypoints to Apple Maps
  - Keep device from sleeping: Option to disable screen auto-lock

Create and share charts:
  - Y axis: Elevation or speed
  - X axis: Track points, distance, or time

A sample GPX file is included.

Download free GPX files from many web sites, such as http://www.poi-factory.com and https://www.hikingproject.com.

We also have GPX Viewer and GPX Editor apps for Mac computers. Visit the Mac App Store or our website for more info.

## Key features

- Import GPX from cloud, device, email, URL
- Customizable map display (Apple Maps, Google Maps, OSM)
- Color customization for tracks and waypoints
- Organize files with folders and previews
- Create and share elevation/speed charts
- Send waypoints to Apple Maps

## Chart rankings

- #42 in Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of GPX?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Multiple map styles available
- 👍 Useful graphs and analytics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Difficulty importing files from various sources
- 🔒 Limited file management options
- 🔒 Lack of integration with other apps/services

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Issues with importing GPX files
- Permissions errors when accessing local files
- Crashes when handling large data sets

**Most requested features**

- Share menu integration
- Integration with Files app
- Timeline scrubbing functionality
- Ability to change units (metric/imperial)
- Support for more file formats (e.g., Strava GPX)
- Offline map caching
- Turn-by-turn navigation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 122)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id880510678/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-01-15, version 3.8.90*

Does not import even a small standard GPX file. 
I wan my money bank.

### 5/5 — Does what it says on the box.

*2025-12-22*

Solid viewer. The info button at the top right helped me quickly figure out how to use it. The ability to change map styles is much appreciated, and maps render fast when zooming in and out or moving around. 

There are lots of graphs to analyze the gpx data. I particularly like the speed vs points graph and elevation over time graph for keeping track of my snowboard runs.

Lots of apps now are monetized by adds, data mining, or locking users onto their platforms behind a subscription service and leaving them unable to export their data. This app does none of that and the price is right. I would buy it again.

To the dev, if you are reading this, please consider implementing a few features:
- Share menu integration. Sure, I can open this app itself and then open my gpx track. But being able to share my gpx recording from the app I use for this purpose, directly to this app using the ios share button would be great!
- Integration into the Files app. I keep my files saved in my cloud so honestly I have no need to manage them with this app, however I did try to create a folder and put some tracks into it, but I can’t seem to find the created folder in the Files app which is where I would expect it to appear.
- A timeline scrub. Some way to view the progress of my hike from start to finish and quickly scrub to a certain point, instead of just manually moving the map view.

If you are in search of a simple gpx viewer and analyzer, this is it.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review and suggestions. We will research what you requested as they are good suggestions.

### 3/5 — I like this app

*2025-09-27*

It took a bit to figure out how to load the GPX files only because it was the first time I had to use the iOS file system. It was a short learning curve and I am using the iCloud for storing my files. This would be an incredible app if it could provide turn by turn navigation. It still is good for viewing if I am staying on the route or have varied off the route.

### 1/5 — What happened?

*2025-07-31*

Uploading a file from your email is hard to do and right now it looks like things have changed it to impossible

**Developer response:** It's easier to use a cloud service like Dropbox, iCloud or Google Drive. Copy the GPX file to the cloud and then select it with GPX-Viewer.

### 2/5 — Nope

*2025-07-19*

It takes over a dozen clicks to import a track. If you have 20 tracks to do, it takes forever. Not that it matters, if you get a few of them imported it’ll crash and you’ll lose your work.
Don’t reply, I won’t read it.

### 1/5 — 英語で分からない

*2025-03-22*

日本語で開けませんか？

### 1/5 — Bof

*2025-02-13*

Peu convivial

### 1/5 — Déçu

*2025-01-27*

Impossible d’importer un fichier GPX. Un message me dit que le fichier est dans le répertoire mais en réalité il n’y a aucun fichier présent. J’utilise plusieurs autres applications pour mes randonnées et c’est la seule avec laquelle j’ai ce soucis. Du coup application inutilisable.

**Developer response:** Make sure the file you’re importing does not have the same name as any other files in the directory. Also, try importing from a cloud based service such as Dropbox. You can always contact support if you’re still having issues.

### 1/5 — Hält nicht was es verspricht

*2025-01-06*

Lässt sich wieder in Deutsch anschauen noch Daten aus dem PC oder Mac hochladen

### 1/5 — Impossible d’importer un fihh ça ure Gpx depuis son téléphone

*2024-08-20*

L’application propose cette fonctionnalité mais un écran noir apparaît qu’on on essaye de l’utiliser.

**Developer response:** Not too sure of the issue, but you may find it easier to import the file from a cloud server such as Dropbox or iCloud. If you’re still having issues contact us at modesittsoftware@gmail.com.

## Frequently asked questions about GPX

### What is GPX-Viewer?

GPX-Viewer is an application designed to import and display GPS eXchange format (GPX) files. It allows users to view tracks, waypoints, and routes exported from various GPS devices and other applications. The app offers a customizable viewing experience with multiple map options and display settings.

### How can I import GPX files into the app?

You can import GPX files through several methods, including cloud services like iCloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive, your local device storage, iTunes file sharing, email attachments, by opening a URL, or by pasting from your clipboard. A sample GPX file is also included for immediate use.

### Is GPX-Viewer free to use?

Yes, GPX-Viewer is available for free. The application does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, providing a completely free experience for users to view and manage their GPX files.

### What kind of charts can I create with GPX-Viewer?

GPX-Viewer allows you to create and share charts based on your GPX data. You can choose either elevation or speed for the Y-axis and plot it against track points, distance, or time on the X-axis, providing valuable insights into your recorded GPS activities.

### Can I customize the map appearance?

Yes, the app offers extensive customization for the map display. You can choose from different map sources such as Apple Maps, Google Maps, OpenStreetMaps, or even use a custom map tile source URL. Additionally, you can customize the colors of waypoints, track points, routes, and tracks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8.90 — 2025-10-23

Version 3.8.90:
- Fixed issue with not being able to select the left- and right-most buttons on bottom toolbar due to iOS 26 button spacing
- The button to view data from an additional GPX file as an overlay on the current opened file is now located under the right-most bottom toolbar button
- Updated the app icon
- Refined the app store description
- Bug fixes and UI improvements

Version 3.8.87:
- Added back the “Device” button for importing GPX files
- Bug fixes and UI enhancements

### 3.8.87 — 2025-10-06

- Added back the “Device” button for importing GPX files
- Bug fixes and UI enhancements

### 3.8.86 — 2025-06-30

- Fixed bug that affected some users trying to open a GPX file from the device's downloads folder
- Made the app more MacOS-compatible
- Improved app performance and made UI enhancements

### 3.8.85 — 2025-06-03

- Fixed a bug that caused rare crashes for some users.
- Other bug fixes and UI enhancements.

### 3.8.84 — 2025-04-23

- Fixed bug that caused crashes for some users
- Other bug fixes and app enhancements

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