# GPXExplore GPX Viewer & Editor — Draw routes, fix tracks

> GPX track viewer with elevation visualization and route statistics for outdoor activities. (iPhone/iPad app by ObjectGraph LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpxexplore-gpx-viewer-and-editor/id6745435014 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ObjectGraph LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284700705)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2025-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-10-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpxexplore-gpx-viewer-and-editor/id6745435014/reviews.md

## What is GPXExplore GPX Viewer & Editor?

Open a GPX file and see the whole ride. Or draw a new one, fix a recording, and save plain GPX that every device reads.

GPX Explore is a GPX viewer and a GPX editor on the Mac, iPhone and iPad.

DRAW A ROUTE (PRO)
Click on the map where it starts, then where it goes. Draw straight lines, or let Apple Maps follow the paths and roads for walking, cycling or driving. Drag any point you clicked and the route finds its way again. Trace freehand with the mouse, a finger or Apple Pencil. Close the loop back to the start, or make it an out-and-back, in one click. Elevation for every new point comes from a 30 m terrain model, so the climb is on the chart before you leave.

FIX A RECORDING (PRO)
Cut off the drive to the trailhead. Delete the GPS spike across the lake. Drag a point back onto the path. Select a stretch on the chart or on the map and delete it, crop to it or split the track there. Join two days into one, reverse a route, simplify ten thousand points to the few hundred a bike computer accepts, add points to long straight legs, replace noisy altitude, shift times from a watch with the wrong clock, or give a planned route times at your pace. Every change can be undone.

EVERY POINT IN A TABLE (PRO)
Open the Points table to see each point's position, height, time and heart rate, with the gap, speed and grade from the one before. Sort a column to find the bad ones, then type a new value or delete them. The map, chart and table always show the same point.

SEE THE CLIMB IN COLOUR
The track is painted by grade: blue where it is flat, green as it rises, orange and red on the steep pitches. A second mode colours by elevation, on standard, satellite and hybrid maps.

EVERY NUMBER YOUR WATCH RECORDED
Heart rate, cadence, power, speed and temperature from Garmin, Strava, Wahoo, Coros, Suunto and Apple Watch files, charted under the map. Scrub the chart and the marker follows on the map. The route card sums it up: distance, moving time, pace or speed, elevation gain and loss, sensor averages and splits.

YOUR FILE, KEPT WHOLE
Saved as standard GPX 1.1. Everything the file had comes back out: metadata, links, waypoints with symbols, routes, segments, fix quality, heart rate and power, and each app's own extensions, down to Garmin's track colours. A file you open and save without edits is written back byte for byte.

MADE FOR THE MAC
Double-click a .gpx to open it, ⌘N to draw a new one. Right-click the map for waypoints and splits, ⌥-drag to trace, a Track menu with every tool, and the keyboard shortcuts you expect. Quick Look in Finder shows the track in colour. A welcome window gets you started, with a sample run to try.

ON IPHONE AND IPAD
The same editor, made for a finger: tap to add points, drag to move them, long-press for more. Open a GPX from Mail, Messages or Files and edit it where it is. In Files, every GPX file shows its own track on a map.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account, no sync, no ads, no tracking. Your files stay on your device. Viewing a file sends nothing beyond the Apple Maps tiles for the map and for file thumbnails. When you draw or move points, GPX Explore sends just their coordinates to our own elevation server to look up the height, and, if you choose to follow roads, asks Apple Maps for directions. The elevation lookup can be turned off. Viewing any GPX file is free. Drawing and editing are GPX Explore Pro, one purchase for your Mac, iPhone and iPad. In English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese.

## Key features

- GPX file viewer
- Interactive map display
- Elevation-based gradient coloring
- Detailed route statistics
- Universal app support

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpxexplore-gpx-viewer-and-editor/id6745435014/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A great way to explore GPX routes

*2026-09-17*

GPX Explore makes it easy to see a route and understand the terrain. The elevation profile and color-coded tracks are especially helpful for spotting climbs and descents. Everything is clearly laid out, with useful stats alongside the map. A really handy app for taking a closer look at GPX files!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-07-17*

Easy to used, the addition of gradient as % value would be amazing

**Developer response:** Thank you. 1.5, out now, colours the track by grade and the route card shows the maximum uphill and downhill grade as a percentage; the chart under the map also carries heart rate, power and cadence when the file has them. If there is a file it gets wrong, info@objectgraph.com reaches me directly.

### 5/5 — Simple but beautiful

*2026-03-10*

This is a great little app that I use for looking at gpx tracks of bike tours I want to do this summer. It’s fantastic for exploring, and the GUI is clean and simple (in a good way). The underlying Apple Maps look great. (Using it on a large screen in MacOS.) 

Thanks for sharing!

**Developer response:** Thank you. 1.5 adds a workout summary with moving time, pace, gain and loss and splits, and charts any sensor the file carries, which should help with sizing up a tour before riding it. Sample files and a demo you can scrub are on objectgraph.com/gpxexplore.

## Frequently asked questions about GPXExplore GPX Viewer & Editor

### What is GPXExplore used for?

GPXExplore is used to visualize and analyze GPS tracks from outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and running. It displays routes on a map with color-coded elevation changes and provides detailed statistics.

### Can I edit GPX files with GPXExplore?

No, GPXExplore is a read-only GPX file viewer. It allows you to visualize existing GPX tracks but does not offer editing capabilities.

### What devices does GPXExplore support?

GPXExplore is a universal app and supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, allowing you to view your tracks across multiple platforms.

### How does GPXExplore visualize elevation?

GPXExplore uses an elegant elevation-based gradient coloring on the map. This instantly shows climbs and descents along your route, making it easy to understand the terrain.

### Is GPXExplore free to use?

Yes, GPXExplore is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features for viewing GPX tracks.

### How often is GPXExplore updated?

GPXExplore was last updated on May 26, 2025, with version 1.4. This indicates regular maintenance and potential for future feature additions.

### What is the age rating for GPXExplore?

GPXExplore has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages who are interested in outdoor activity tracking.

### Does GPXExplore have ads?

No, GPXExplore is ad-free. You can visualize your outdoor adventures without any interruptions from advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-09-29

GPX Explore is now a GPX editor, on the Mac, iPhone and iPad, with GPX Explore Pro (a one-time purchase; viewing stays free).
• Draw new GPX files: click or tap to add points, straight or along paths and roads for walking, cycling or driving
• Drag a point you clicked and the route finds its way again
• Freehand tracing with the mouse, a finger or Apple Pencil
• Close the loop back to the start, or make it an out-and-back
• Elevation for new points from a 30 m terrain model, looked up for you
• Fix recordings: drag, insert and delete points; select a stretch on the chart or map to delete, crop or split
• Join, reverse, simplify, add points, remove GPS spikes, replace elevation
• Plan times at your pace, or shift a watch's wrong clock
• Waypoints: drop, drag, name, describe and pick a symbol
• Find a place, go to coordinates, add tracks from other files
• Saved as standard GPX 1.1 that keeps everything the file had
• Undo for every change
• A Points table: every point with its gap, speed and grade, editable, in step with the map and chart
• GPX files in Files show their own track on a map
• A new app icon, and a welcome window on the Mac

### 1.5 — 2026-09-11

• Heart rate, power, cadence, speed and temperature from your GPX are now read and charted; pick the series above the chart
• A real summary: moving time, average pace or speed, max speed, elevation gain and loss, and splits per km or mile
• Share the GPX file or export the map and chart as an image
• Files with fractional-second timestamps, no elevation, no timestamps, or only waypoints now open correctly
• Quick Look previews are coloured by grade like the app
• Mac: keyboard shortcuts for settings (⌘,), fit to view (⌘0), chart (⌘E), route card (⌘I) and map styles (⌘1–3)
• GPX files get a proper document icon in Finder, and GPX Explore can be your default app for them
• Large files open several times faster
• Now in German, French, Spanish and Japanese
• Asks for a rating after a few files, once per version

### 1.4 — 2025-05-26

- Elevation chart optimization
- Show current locaiton

### 1.3 — 2025-05-18

- Opens GPX files from other apps more reliably 
- Keeps a copy in documents for easy future access

### 1.2 — 2025-05-13

- Elevation Chart shows location
- Hide Elevation Chart

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