Trekmate GPX vs Trail Map Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trekmate GPX
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Display GPX tracks on a map along with your current position.
Trail Map Light
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Trail Map Light is your perfect companion for all outdoor adventures. Enjoy a lightweight map experience with multiple map styles and minimal distractions. FEATURES • Display your real-time position on the map • Import and view tracks (GPX, FIT, KML, TCX) • Record and export tracks (GPX) • Visualize metrics and elevation charts • See your real-time position in the elevation chart and monitor remaining effort FREE & PREMIUM • Try all features for free • Manage a limited number of tracks • Premium: Unlock unlimited tracks with a subscription • 100% ad-free experience PRIVACY Your data stays yours. No personal information is collected. All data is securely stored on your device and in your private iCloud account. TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/de/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trekmate GPX at none against Trail Map Light's 3. Trekmate GPX also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Trail Map Light's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 22 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Trail Map Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Trekmate GPX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Trekmate GPX ships an update every 22 months, Trail Map Light daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trekmate GPX | Trail Map Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sean Buttinger | Benedikt Hannemann |
In-app purchases
Trekmate GPX
No in-app purchases
Trail Map Light
- 1 Month - Unlimited Tracks$1.991 Month
- 1 Year - Unlimited Tracks$2.991 Year
- Lifetime - Unlimited Tracks$14.99
Questions
Is Trekmate GPX free?
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