DailyGPX vs GPX viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DailyGPX
This app automatically records your daily movements and saves them as GPX files for personal location history. It offers detailed tracking modes, allows for review of routes and stops, and supports various export formats while prioritizing user privacy with no account or server data collection.
- Automatic daily location recording
- GPX, GeoJSON, and KML export
- Background recording with minimal battery use
- Review daily routes, distance, and stops
- Privacy zones to hide sensitive locations
- One-time purchase for full history access
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DailyGPX automatically records where you go every day and saves it as a GPX file: your own private location history. No account, no ads and no DailyGPX servers. Your location stays on your iPhone, and in your own iCloud Drive if you turn on automatic export. Every day gets its own track, running from midnight to midnight, ready for geotagging photos, logging adventures, or simply remembering where you've been. RECORD • Runs in the background with minimal battery use • Standard mode records low-power background points, with a precise GPS fix each time you move a significant distance • High detail mode records continuous GPS, even in the background, when you need the most accurate track • Records when you arrive at and leave places you visit • Notes whether you were walking, running, cycling or driving while the app is open or in High detail mode REVIEW • See each day's route, distance, moving time and stops • Tap any point for its time, accuracy, altitude and speed • Exclude or delete inaccurate points, with undo if you change your mind • Jump to any day from a calendar that marks days with data EXPORT AND IMPORT • GPX, GeoJSON and KML • One day or a whole date range as a single continuous track • Automatic daily GPX files in iCloud Drive or the Files app • Import GPX files from other apps; the imported track is used for the time it covers PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no ads and no data collected by the developer • Privacy zones hide places like home in exported files • Deleted days are kept for 30 days in case you change your mind • Back up and restore all your data whenever you like FREE AND PRO DailyGPX is free to download and records every day. The free version shows and exports the last 3 days; older days are kept safely and unlock as soon as you upgrade. • Try DailyGPX Pro free for 7 days • DailyGPX Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks your full history. No subscription. • Bought DailyGPX before version 2.1? You get Pro automatically. DailyGPX needs location access set to "Always" to record in the background. High detail mode uses more battery; Standard mode keeps battery use to a minimum.
GPX viewer
Easily import and follow GPX files for hiking and cycling adventures. Create your own routes and navigate with interactive maps. Unlock advanced features with the Pro version for a premium experience.
- Import GPX files
- Create GPX files
- Interactive maps
- Hiking and cycling tracks
- Easy navigation
- Pro version features
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Introducing GPX Viewer - Route on Map! Are you an outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, cycling, or exploring new routes? Look no further! GPX Viewer is your ultimate companion for adventure, empowering you to import and follow GPX files on maps for an immersive and thrilling experience. Key Features: Import GPX Files: Seamlessly import GPX files from various sources, whether it's a route shared by a friend or a popular trail from an online community. GPX Viewer ensures that you never miss out on the best paths for your next adventure. Create GPX files easily within the app. Interactive Maps: Our app offers dynamic and user-friendly maps that display the imported GPX routes with precision. Hiking and Cycling Tracks: Whether you're into hiking or cycling, GPX Viewer caters to all outdoor enthusiasts. Choose your preferred activity. Easy Navigation: With clear and intuitive navigation features, you can focus on the thrill of the journey without getting lost. GPX Viewer guides you along the trail, ensuring you stay on course and safely reach your destination. Pro Version Perks: Unlock the full potential of GPX Viewer with our Pro version, offering exciting additional features, such as multiple map types, standard, hybrid, satellite and extended tracking capabilities. Upgrade to Pro for an enhanced and premium adventure experience. User-Friendly Interface: We designed GPX Viewer with simplicity in mind, ensuring that even beginners can use the app effortlessly. Get started in no time and embark on your next adventure with ease. GPX Viewer - Route on Map is your gateway to endless outdoor adventures. It's time to explore new horizons, conquer challenging trails, and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. Download GPX Viewer now and start your unforgettable journey today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GPX viewer at 4.4 against DailyGPX's 1.0. GPX viewer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (65 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DailyGPX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and GPX viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GPX viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPX viewer has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DailyGPX ships an update every 28 months, GPX viewer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DailyGPX | GPX viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.4 (65 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 65 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alastair Begley | Lucas den Otter |
Customer experience
DailyGPX
GPX viewer
In-app purchases
DailyGPX
- 7-day TrialFree
- DailyGPX Pro$3.99
GPX viewer
- GPX Viewer PRO$9.99









