# Tread® vs GPX viewer 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tread® at none against GPX viewer 2's 8. Tread® also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (451 vs 13). GPX viewer 2's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 63%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPX viewer 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Tread® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tread® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tread® has 451 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Tread®'s written reviews are positive against 85% of GPX viewer 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tread® ships an update every 3 weeks, GPX viewer 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tread® | GPX viewer 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (451 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread/id1518331465/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer-2/id6444086445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **451** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 288 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [Jonathan Gander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516302903) |

## What reviewers say

### Tread®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread/id1518331465)

Track friends, sync navigation data, and plan routes with this powersport navigator companion app. It allows for seamless data transfer and provides smart notifications and live weather updates.

**Highlights:** Track up to 20 friends on map, Sync waypoints, tracks, and routes, Plan routes with custom preferences, Import and export GPX files, Smart notifications, Live weather updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Ability to plan routes on phone/tablet
- 🚀 Easy to sync routes to Garmin device
- 👍 Customizable route settings (e.g. adventure mode)
- 👍 Offline maps and navigation
- 👍 Seamless integration with Garmin devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues between app and Garmin device
- 🐛 Corrupted/altered routes when transferred to device
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface, steep learning curve
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save/load routes on mobile app
- Inconsistent behavior when importing routes
- Frequent disconnections between app and device
- Lack of metric units and other regional support

**Requested features**

- Web/desktop app for route planning
- Improved offline map coverage
- Collaborative route planning features
- Better organization and folder structure
- Larger text/UI options for accessibility


### GPX viewer 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer-2/id6444086445)

Easily import and view GPX files, displaying tracks on various base maps with interactive elevation profiles. Track your position, access navigation tools, and get weather information for your outdoor adventures.

**Highlights:** Import GPX files (tracks/routes), Multiple base map options, Interactive elevation profile, Real-time position tracking, Navigation tools (compass, GPS), Offline map downloads, Weather at starting point

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hike | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hiking snack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Adventure | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expedition | $19.99 | one-time |
| A freeze-dried hiking meal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Expedition | $24.99 | one-time |
| Expedition | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tread® free?

Tread® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPX viewer 2 free?

GPX viewer 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tread® or GPX viewer 2?

Tread® is rated higher. Tread® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 451 ratings, while GPX viewer 2 averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do Tread® or GPX viewer 2 have ads?

Neither Tread® nor GPX viewer 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tread® or GPX viewer 2?

Tread® ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPX viewer 2 monthly. Most recently, Tread® was updated on October 29, 2026 and GPX viewer 2 on October 27, 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.*