# GPX viewer vs Locus Map Lite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPX viewer at 75% against Locus Map Lite's 53%. GPX viewer also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPX viewer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Locus Map Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPX viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of GPX viewer's written reviews are positive against 53% of Locus Map Lite's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPX viewer | Locus Map Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id1511582047/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Gander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516302903) | [Asamm Software, s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646009661) |

## What reviewers say

### GPX viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id1511582047)

Import and display GPX routes on various map types, including custom ones. Visualize elevation profiles, track your position in real-time, and access detailed route information. Offline map downloads and route editing are also available.

**Highlights:** GPX file import, Multiple base map options, Custom map support, Offline map downloads, Elevation profile display, Real-time position tracking, GPX route editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| A burger | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hiking equipment | $19.99 | one-time |


### Locus Map Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295)

This app provides comprehensive mapping tools for outdoor enthusiasts, offering global maps for hiking and biking, points of interest, and activity recording. It allows for offline navigation, cross-device syncing, and integration with health tracking.

**Highlights:** Global hiking and biking maps, Points of Interest with photos, Activity track recording, Offline map and POI access, Cross-device and web syncing, GPX import/export, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gold Annually | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPX viewer free?

GPX viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Locus Map Lite free?

Locus Map Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPX viewer or Locus Map Lite?

GPX viewer is rated higher. GPX viewer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Locus Map Lite averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do GPX viewer or Locus Map Lite have ads?

Neither GPX viewer nor Locus Map Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPX viewer or Locus Map Lite?

GPX viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Locus Map Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPX viewer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Locus Map Lite on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*