Comparison

AR AlpineGuide vs GPX viewer 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AR AlpineGuide

Identify mountains in real-time by pointing your device. See names, altitudes, and distances of over a million peaks worldwide in an augmented reality view. Explore 3D terrain and share your discoveries.

Highlights
  • Identify 1M peaks worldwide
  • Augmented reality peak naming
  • 3D terrain visualization
  • View from any map location
  • Photo sharing
  • Adjustable peak name display
  • Import photos for labeling
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Point your iOS device at the mountain and you'll see the name, altitude, and distance of the mountaintop. You can identify the names of all the mountain peaks in the 360-degree panoramic AR view. All features are free to use. Thanks to your support, we have reached 2.5 million downloads across all platforms, both domestic and international. Features - It has data from nearly one million peaks around the world. - It uses three-dimensional coordinates and a gyroscope to display the name at the peak, even if you tilt the camera. The display makes it easy to check. - The three-dimensional terrain is displayed semi-transparently, so it is easy to compare it with the actual shape of the mountain and check the location of the peak. - When you point your iOS device downward, the view switches to a 3D view looking down from the sky. - You can check the names of the terrain and mountains that can be seen from any location specified on the map. - You can take a photo with the name of the peak and share it via SNS or email. - Swiping the AR display up, down, left, or right allows you to adjust the position of the peak name display. - It is possible to adjust the position of the peak name display after the picture is taken. - You can import photos taken with another app and add the peak name. ※ If the direction is not correct (e.g. it always shows North), if your iOS device has a cover on it If there is a sensor in the case, please remove it. The metal or magnet on the cover may interfere with the sensor and cause it to malfunction. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GPX viewer 2

Easily import and view GPX files, displaying tracks on various base maps with interactive elevation profiles. Track your position, access navigation tools, and get weather information for your outdoor adventures.

Highlights
  • Import GPX files (tracks/routes)
  • Multiple base map options
  • Interactive elevation profile
  • Real-time position tracking
  • Navigation tools (compass, GPS)
  • Offline map downloads
  • Weather at starting point
Features
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GPX viewer 2 is my independent app for viewing and following your GPX routes. Carefully crafted for all outdoor enthusiasts – hikers, cyclists, motorcyclists and geocachers – with no ads and no subscription. Import your routes from GPX files (tracks or routes), even if your file contains multiple tracks. Display them on a wide range of base maps (standard, satellite, OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap, Swisstopo, IGN…) or on your own custom maps, and download them for offline use. Browse the interactive elevation profile, statistics, points of interest, image galleries, and even an audio guide if your GPX file includes one. Weather conditions at the start of your route are also available. Follow your progress in real time and head out with confidence thanks to the navigation tools: compass, altitude, speed and manual bearing markers. With an Apple Watch, send your routes to your wrist and follow them with your iPhone in your pocket: the track, its direction and its points of interest, in a pared-back interface that stays readable at a glance. The app contains everything you need to go hiking and follow your route. To go further, three Pro levels are available as a one-time purchase – no subscription and no ads. A great way to support the app's development. Thank you! Feature details: - Import GPX files via a file, a web link, or directly from the Fitness app - Manage imported GPX files (library) - Display GPX track on the map (track and route, multi-tracks supported) - Multiple base maps: standard, hybrid, 3D satellite, OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap, Swisstopo - Add your own custom maps from a library or manually - Download maps for offline use - Map display: current position, start and end of route, points of interest, scale, route direction - Choose track color and width - Dynamic track coloring based on altitude variations, slope, or elevation gain - Custom color and icon for waypoint markers - Geocaching waypoint support with all geocaching-specific fields (cache type, difficulty, terrain, etc.) - Keep screen always on to better follow the route (especially useful for cycling or motorcycling) - Larger interface for cycling and motorcycling - Rain mode to prevent accidental interface activation in wet conditions - Map tile caching system - GPX details: name, description, elevation profile, elevation gain/loss, distance, altitudes, image gallery, link, points of interest, duration - Waypoint details: name, description, image gallery, links, distance along route - Audio link support for audio guides (on GPX and Waypoints) - Navigation tools with compass, GPS location, altitude, direction, and manual bearing markers on the map – with manual GPS coordinate entry and custom icon selection for each marker. Perfect for Geocaching! - Apple Watch app: follow your routes on your wrist – track oriented to your heading, points of interest, remaining distance and elevation, and guidance if you stray from the route - Weather conditions at the start of the route - Navigate to the start of the route via Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze - Share a GPX - GPX source code editor (with easy renaming feature) - Speed indicator - Metric, imperial, or nautical measurement system (NM, ft, kts) – perfect for aviation and sailing Note: If a GPX file won't open in my app, please contact me with the file – I will certainly be able to help. My GPX viewer 1 app is still available on the App Store if your device is not compatible with GPX viewer 2.

Screenshots

AR AlpineGuide4 screens
GPX viewer 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPX viewer 2 at 85% against AR AlpineGuide's 42%. GPX viewer 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown). AR AlpineGuide's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (796 vs 13). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AR AlpineGuide sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GPX viewer 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR AlpineGuide holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR AlpineGuide has 796 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of AR AlpineGuide's written reviews are positive against 85% of GPX viewer 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR AlpineGuide ships an update weekly, GPX viewer 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AR AlpineGuide versus GPX viewer 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR AlpineGuideGPX viewer 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (796 ratings) — better4.1 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews85.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings796 — better13
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperにゃんこソフトウェアJonathan Gander

Customer experience

AR AlpineGuide

All ratings789 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative47.1%

GPX viewer 2

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.5%

Bugs and requests

AR AlpineGuide

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not launching after updates
  • Constant pop-up notifications
  • Camera view not working, only black screen
  • Compass spinning uncontrollably

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow selecting elevation range to display
  • Add ability to download/save images locally
  • Improve language support and translations

GPX viewer 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

AR AlpineGuide

Subscriptions5
  • Ad-Free$0.991 Month
  • Ad-Free$1.992 Months
  • Ad-Free7 Days trial$3.991 Year
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  • Ad-Free$5.991 Year
  • Ad-Free7 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • AdFree (Forever)$14.99
5 purchases

GPX viewer 2

One-time5
  • Hike$4.99
  • Adventure$9.99
  • Expedition$19.99
Show 2 more
  • Expedition$24.99
  • Expedition$29.99

Questions

Is AR AlpineGuide free?
AR AlpineGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPX viewer 2 free?
GPX viewer 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR AlpineGuide or GPX viewer 2?
AR AlpineGuide is rated higher. AR AlpineGuide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 796 ratings, while GPX viewer 2 averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.
Do AR AlpineGuide or GPX viewer 2 have ads?
AR AlpineGuide shows ads; GPX viewer 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, AR AlpineGuide or GPX viewer 2?
AR AlpineGuide ships an update weekly, and GPX viewer 2 monthly. Most recently, AR AlpineGuide was updated on November 6, 2026 and GPX viewer 2 on November 7, 2026.

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