Tread® vs Easy GPX Creator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tread®
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.
- 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
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Roam the unknown with the Tread® app. It lets you track up to 20 friends on the map of your smartphone and Tread® powersport navigator by using the Group Ride Mobile feature and syncs waypoints, tracks, routes and collections across devices. Easily plan routes on your smartphone with the same maps, vehicle profiles and route preferences you have on your Tread device. Users can import and export GPX files and get access to smart notifications and live weather. • Track up to 20 friends on the map of your smartphone and Tread® device by using the Group Ride Mobile1 feature • Wirelessly sync waypoints, tracks, routes and collections across your compatible smartphone and Tread® powersport navigator • Easily calculate faster time or adventurous routes on your smartphone with the same maps, vehicle profiles and route preferences you have on your Tread device • Import and export GPX files to try out new routes or revisit favorite rides • Keep your phone safely stowed away, and still get important messages and alerts via smart notifications2 on your Tread® device display when it’s paired with the Tread® app • Use the app to access live weather updates, viewable on your Tread® navigator’s display
Easy GPX Creator
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Easy GPX Creator - Simple GPS Route Builder Create GPS routes with just a few taps. Easy GPX Creator is designed for hikers, cyclists, runners, and outdoor enthusiasts who need to plan routes and export them to GPX or KML format. INTUITIVE ROUTE CREATION Tap anywhere on the map to add points. Continue tapping to build your route. Points automatically connect to form a path. The route line appears instantly between consecutive points. No complicated menus or settings - just tap and create. POWERFUL EDITING TOOLS Edit mode lets you modify routes with precision. Tap any point to select it (green ring appears). Long press and drag points to reposition them. Delete unwanted points with one tap. Move the entire route by adjusting individual points. Exit edit mode when finished. DUAL FORMAT EXPORT Export routes to GPX (GPS Exchange Format) or KML (Keyhole Markup Language). GPX is perfect for GPS devices and fitness apps. KML works great with Google Earth and mapping applications. Choose the format that fits your needs. FLEXIBLE SHARING OPTIONS Share routes directly with other apps using iOS share sheet. Save to app folder for quick access. Choose custom folder for organized storage. Send routes to navigation apps, fitness trackers, or cloud storage. Your routes, your way. FILE IMPORT SUPPORT Import existing GPX and KML files from other apps. Open files directly from Files app or other sources. Routes appear on the map instantly. Edit imported routes just like created ones. Combine multiple routes or modify existing paths. ROUTE HISTORY All exported routes are automatically saved to history. Access previously created routes with one tap. Load any route back to the map for viewing or editing. Swipe left to delete individual routes. Clear all history when needed. Never lose your work. INTERACTIVE MAP Based on OpenStreetMap for accurate worldwide coverage. Zoom and pan with standard pinch and drag gestures. See terrain, roads, and landmarks clearly. Find the perfect path for your adventure. Smooth 60fps performance even with complex routes. CLEAN INTERFACE Distraction-free design focuses on route creation. All tools are one tap away. Clear visual feedback for every action. Light and dark theme support with automatic switching. Optimized for both iPhone and iPad. MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in 11 languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, Turkish, Korean, Hindi, and Russian. Interface automatically adapts to your device language. Manual language selection available in settings. PRIVACY FOCUSED All routes stay on your device. No account required. No data collection or tracking. Works completely offline after initial map load. Your routes remain private and secure. PERFECT FOR Hikers planning trail routes. Cyclists mapping bike paths. Runners creating training routes. Outdoor enthusiasts exploring new areas. Travel planners organizing trips. Anyone who needs to create GPS routes quickly and easily. REQUIREMENTS iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. Internet connection required for map tiles. Route creation and editing work offline. SUPPORT For questions, feedback, or technical support, please contact us through the app or visit our support website. We respond promptly to all inquiries. Easy GPX Creator is free to download and use. The app is supported by non-intrusive advertising that appears after the third app launch. Ads are easily dismissible and don't interfere with route creation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Tread® at none against Easy GPX Creator's shown. Easy GPX Creator's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tread® ships an update every 3 weeks, Easy GPX Creator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tread® | Easy GPX Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (447 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 447 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 288 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | KSENIYA DEMIDOVA |
Bugs and requests
Tread®
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Easy GPX Creator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tread®
No in-app purchases
Easy GPX Creator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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