Comparison

GPX viewer vs GPX View

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

Head to head
About

GPX viewer

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
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Import your routes in GPX format (tracks or routes) into the application. Display them on different preset maps (plan, satellite, OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap, Swisstopo, IGN) or on your own custom maps. Display an elevation graph to evaluate their difficulty. And check out all of their information. Follow your position along the route during your ride. You can also display points of interest from GPX. All what you need to go hiking and follow your route. All for free and without ads. The only in-app purchases are tips for few other features, take a look. Features details: - Import of GPX files via file or web link - Management of imported GPX (library) - Display GPX track on the map (track and route) - Several base maps: map, hybrid, satellite 3D, OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap, Swisstopo - Possibility to set your own custom maps from a library or manually - Possibility to download maps for offline use - Displayed on the map: current position, start and end of the route, points of interest along the route, scale, route direction - Choice of color and size of the route - Locking of screen standby to better follow the route - Map cache system - Display of GPX details: name, description, longitudinal profile, elevation differences, distance, image gallery, link, points of interest - Display details of a point of interest: name, description, image gallery, links - Access to the route via Maps, Google Maps or Waze - Sharing a GPX - GPX editor - Speedometer Note: If the application cannot open a GPX file, contact me by sending me the file.

About

GPX View

Easily import and view GPX files on a map, displaying routes and tracks. This versatile app enhances navigation by providing a comprehensive overview of your data.

Highlights
  • Import GPX files
  • View GPX files on map
  • Display routes
  • Display tracks
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Our mobile application offers a range of features designed to enhance your user experience. One of the key features is the ability to import GPX files. This feature allows you to easily transfer data from other sources into the app. Additionally, you can view GPX files on the map. This includes routes and tracks, providing you with a comprehensive overview of your data. These features are designed to make the app more versatile and user-friendly, catering to your specific needs.

Screenshots

GPX viewer4 screens
GPX View3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPX viewer at 75% against GPX View's 0%. GPX viewer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). GPX View's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GPX viewer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and GPX View sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPX View holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of GPX viewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of GPX View's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GPX viewer versus GPX View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPX viewerGPX View
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (9 ratings)4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan GanderYaroslav Babenko

Customer experience

GPX viewer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative15.8%

GPX View

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GPX viewer

One-time3
  • A coffee$3.99
  • A burger$7.99
  • Hiking equipment$19.99
1 purchases

GPX View

One-time1
  • GPX View$9.99

Questions

Is GPX viewer free?
GPX viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPX View free?
GPX View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPX viewer or GPX View?
GPX View is rated higher. GPX viewer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while GPX View averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do GPX viewer or GPX View have ads?
Neither GPX viewer nor GPX View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPX viewer or GPX View?
GPX viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPX View every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPX viewer was updated on October 30, 2026 and GPX View on October 24, 2026.

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