Comparison

GPX Buddy vs my Data

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

Head to head
About

GPX Buddy

This app liberates your workout data from Apple Watch, allowing you to export runs, rides, and hikes as GPX files. It offers AI-powered workout summaries, accurate calorie tracking, and detailed route visualization. Your data syncs seamlessly across devices via iCloud Drive.

Highlights
  • Export workouts as GPX
  • AI workout summaries
  • Calorie tracking
  • Route viewer and replay
  • iCloud Drive sync
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Your Apple Watch tracks every run, ride, and hike. GPX Buddy sets that data free. Export any workout from HealthKit as a GPX file in seconds — open it in your favourite editor, or share it anywhere. AI Workout Summaries Get a smart, human-readable recap of every workout: pace insights, elevation highlights, and performance notes — generated automatically. Calorie Tracking Accurate calorie estimates based on your route, elevation changes, and body weight from HealthKit. Not just steps — real effort. Route Viewer & Replay Visualise your route on a map, replay it segment by segment, and zoom into any section. Export individual segments as separate files or merge multiple workouts into one. Seamless Sync iCloud Drive keeps all your GPX files in sync across your devices — browse them in Files or Finder, no cable needed. No ads. No subscription. Built by a solo developer who actually uses it. Feedback always welcome :)

About

my Data

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Time and track your hikes, walks, runs, and drives via GPS without having to worry about what happens to your data. Everything stays exactly where it belongs: on your own device. Now with offline map support! Download the maps you need and stop worrying about data use while you're out and about. It's better for your battery too! * Measure the distance of your hike, and how long you were walking * See where you are, where you are going and where you have been * See where you sped up or slowed down * Add notes along the way, or after you're done Questions? Suggestions? Issues? Since we don't track you in any way, we don't know what works and what doesn't. Use our in-app feedback mechanism to let us know what you think! Is the map you need not there? Reach out and we'll add it!

Screenshots

GPX Buddy3 screens
my Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: my Data at Free against GPX Buddy's $2.99. my Data also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). GPX Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ads 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

my Data is free to download; GPX Buddy costs $2.99 up front. my Data sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GPX Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPX Buddy ships an update fortnightly, my Data every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GPX Buddy versus my Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPX Buddymy Data
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcello MasciaScattershot Media

In-app purchases

None

GPX Buddy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

my Data

One-time2
  • Offline Map$1.00
  • PRO Version$2.99

Questions

Is GPX Buddy free?
GPX Buddy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is my Data free?
my Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GPX Buddy or my Data have ads?
Neither GPX Buddy nor my Data shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPX Buddy or my Data?
GPX Buddy ships an update fortnightly, and my Data every 2 months. Most recently, GPX Buddy was updated on October 26, 2026 and my Data on October 27, 2026.

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