Comparison

Xplorer GPS vs VisorUp

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

Head to head
About

Xplorer GPS

Plan and navigate routes for walking, biking, and running with access to a wide range of UK and global maps. Download maps for offline use and track your adventures with GPS, even without a mobile signal.

Highlights
  • Easy route planning for walking, biking, and running
  • Access to UK and global topographic maps
  • Offline map downloads for navigation without signal
  • GPS tracking of current location and planned routes
  • Route sharing via GPX/TCX files or Garmin Connect
  • Save and re-live past adventures
Features
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Enjoy your adventures on foot or two wheels with easy route planning & access to the widest range of UK and global maps: As you plan, routes snap to hike, bike or road, making it easy to plan routes on the right footpaths, trails and roads. Navigate on your phone, bike computer, GPS or even Garmin watch by sharing your route with the Xplorer GPS app, your Garmin Connect account or export a GPX file to any compatible device. Follow routes you’ve planned, or go your own way: Download a map to the Xplorer GPS app, view your location and hit the trail – download a planned route, follow a familiar trail, or just wander where the moment takes you, safe in the knowledge that you can navigate your way home when you’re ready, even without mobile signal or in poor weather conditions. Adventure with confidence: Your current location plotted via GPS, your downloaded route and offline topographic map give you the information you need to keep yourself safe, wherever you xplore; enabling you to respond to conditions on the ground, changes in the weather or the needs of your group. The widest range of topographic maps: Our topographic maps highlight the features of the natural and manmade landscape that you most need for outdoor activities, including footpaths and trails, contours and terrain, streams and lakes. Find your way on the trail, or cross country, knowing what to expect when you get there. Ordnance Survey maps are available for Premium subscribers to download at no extra cost. Install your map and navigate offline in 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 scales. Additional maps are available to purchase, so you can visualise the landscape in full topographic detail on the Xplorer GPS app. Choose from: Adventure mapping (our exclusive global topographic map collection), Ordnance Survey, ACT, Alpina, BEcaV, BKG, DAV, Harvey, IGN, Kadaster, Kompass, LINZ, LantM, NLSF, NMA, NRCT, OCM, Swisstopo. Create and update your route wherever you are: At home, in the cafe or off grid in your tent or hillside bothy, you can plan a route on the Xplorer GPS app, ready to follow when you’re back on the trail. Organise routes on the app: Synch your xpeditions with Xpedition2, giving access to organised folders of routes (including escape routes or special detours) and Points of Interest, ready to download and explore. Re-live your day: Save your track to your online Xpedition2 account, ready for a return visit. Share as GPX or TCX to show off your achievements, recommend your route, or import to any of your compatible devices. (Routes planned on Xpedition2 can be shared direct to Garmin Connect) Get started for free: Download the Xplorer GPS app for free and get started. With a free subscription you can see your location with GPS, install or plan routes and use base maps to navigate. Plan online on go.xpedition2.com to use our exclusive topographic Adventure Map for free, and use advanced route planning tools to easily create your perfect route. Upgrade to get more out of your adventures: Share your route direct to Garmin Connect, plan using the widest range of free global and national maps, tailor your route, even print as a back-up. Upgrade your offline experience with the best map for your adventure. Go Premium: Enjoy free access to Ordnance Survey maps to install on the app all year round. Synch your account online: With your Xpedition2 account, you can go online to use your bigger screen to plan and organise routes, use a wider range of maps and use exclusive online features. Find out more at Xpedition2.com

About

VisorUp

Features
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Plan epic motorcycle tours across Britain with VisorUp - the free touring companion built by riders, for riders. ROUTE BUILDER Build custom routes with drag-and-drop waypoints, road preference controls (fast, curvy, or twisty), and automatic fuel stops every 100 miles from 9,913 UK fuel stations. Add points of interest, plan multi-day trips, and export GPX files to share with friends. LIVE RIDE MODE Hit the road with GPS tracking, turn-by-turn navigation, speed and ETA display, and automatic rerouting if you go off course. Toggle voice navigation on or off, and track your ride stats in real time. EXPLORE 1,889 POINTS OF INTEREST Curated motorcycle-friendly stops across Britain β€” cafes, viewpoints, passes, castles, and fuel stations. Tap any POI to see details and add it to your route with one tap. PLAN YOUR TRIP Check weather forecasts along your route, calculate fuel costs, and use the interactive packing checklist so you never forget your disc lock again. COMMUNITY Share ride photos, post updates, and see what other riders are up to. Like and comment on posts from the VisorUp community. ROUTE SHARING Export any route as a GPX file and share it via WhatsApp, email, or AirDrop. Perfect for group rides. FEATURES AT A GLANCE β€’ Custom route builder with road preferences β€’ Live GPS ride mode with turn-by-turn β€’ 9,913 UK fuel stations with auto-stop planning β€’ 1,889 curated points of interest β€’ Weather overlay for route planning β€’ Multi-day trip planning with day breaks β€’ Voice navigation (toggleable) β€’ GPX export and route sharing β€’ Community feed with photo uploads β€’ Offline route caching β€’ Packing checklist β€’ Dark mode throughout VisorUp is completely free with no ads. Built in Britain for British roads. Questions or feedback? Email us at jack@visorup.co.uk

Screenshots

Xplorer GPS4 screens
VisorUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VisorUp at none against Xplorer GPS's 7. Xplorer GPS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Xplorer GPS sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. VisorUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xplorer GPS ships an update every 8 days, VisorUp every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Xplorer GPS versus VisorUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXplorer GPSVisorUp
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews16.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.3 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size99 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatmap Software LimitedSPIRES DIGITAL LTD

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Xplorer GPS

One-time7
  • Ad Free 6 months$2.99
  • Ad Free 12 months$4.99
  • Pack of 500 tokens$5.99
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  • Pack of 1,000 tokens$10.99
  • Pack of 2,500 tokens$25.99
  • Pack of 5,000 tokens$48.99
  • Pack of 10,000 tokens$94.99
None

VisorUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xplorer GPS free?
Xplorer GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VisorUp free?
VisorUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xplorer GPS or VisorUp have ads?
VisorUp shows ads; Xplorer GPS does not.
Which is updated more often, Xplorer GPS or VisorUp?
Xplorer GPS ships an update every 8 days, and VisorUp every 6 days. Most recently, Xplorer GPS was updated on October 25, 2026 and VisorUp on October 15, 2026.

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