GPS Tracker Plus vs Simple GPX Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPS Tracker Plus
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An app that turns your mobile device into a real time tracking device. This app uses your sensors to log telemetry and position data for your mobile device. This data is then sent to our Database server where you can monitor by our companion apps GPS Monitor Plus/Lite NOTE: For you to view your device position data on a map and manage reports, geozones and other device behavior you must create an account with us.
Simple GPX Tracker
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Simple GPX Tracker is a minimalist location tracker. No routing, no waypoints, no geocaching, no statistics, just a track in a GPX file. Its intended purpose is to live quietly in the background and keep track of your location for geotagging. The management of the GPX-tracks is delegated to the Files App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple GPX Tracker at every 11 days against GPS Tracker Plus's every 7 months. GPS Tracker Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GPS Tracker Plus ships an update every 7 months, Simple GPX Tracker every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPS Tracker Plus | Simple GPX Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Davies | Martin Middelhoek |
In-app purchases
GPS Tracker Plus
No in-app purchases
Simple GPX Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GPS Tracker Plus free?
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Do GPS Tracker Plus or Simple GPX Tracker have ads?
Which is updated more often, GPS Tracker Plus or Simple GPX Tracker?
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