GPS Tracker vs GPX Visualizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPS Tracker
Record, create, and import GPX tracks with offline maps. This navigation tool offers background recording, waypoint management, and detailed track analysis, suitable for everyday use and expeditions. It also supports Apple Watch and Mac integration.
- Background track recording
- Offline map downloads
- GPX, KML, KMZ import/export
- Apple Watch integration
- Waypoint creation and management
- Route planning
- GPS noise filtering
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Create, record, import, and export GPX, KML, KMZ tracks and waypoints. The app supports offline maps, background track recording, contains no ads, and is suitable for everything from everyday trips to long journeys and expeditions. Control track recording, save waypoints, and check your direction of travel right from your Apple Watch. Main features: - background track recording - support for Apple Watch: start and stop track recording, monitor distance, time, speed, pace, and elevation, save waypoints, and navigate to a selected point using the map or direction indicator - support for Macs with Apple Silicon - a fast and modern Mapbox-powered map engine - quick and convenient offline map downloads - support for the UTM coordinate system - route planning - an improved track recording engine with GPS noise filtering and smoothing - compare tracks by speed, elevation, and time at any distance, including gains and delays relative to a selected reference track - a step counter with access to the last three months of data: steps and distance - coordinate and elevation lookup for any point - address search - coordinate search - compass - barometer - track processing and optimization - download and keep offline maps for your travel area with no time limits - import and export of GPX, KML, KMZ tracks and waypoints using any method available on your device - speed and elevation color gradients for imported tracks when that data is available - speed and elevation color gradients for recorded tracks - recording of speed and elevation data in tracks - topographic contour lines in Outdoor mode - detailed track information: average and maximum speed, duration, route length, and number of waypoints - support for different units of measurement: kilometers, miles, meters, and feet - view one or multiple tracks in any app mode, including while recording another track - create, edit, and delete waypoints in any app mode and at any location - track recording quality settings, distance filtering, and battery-saving mode - a pointer to the selected destination waypoint with distance shown on screen - additional on-screen information: map scale, coordinates, elevation, speed, and step count - display of current track distance and travel time - multiple map styles: satellite, streets, hybrid, and dark - dark theme support - easy start and stop of track recording - multiple map orientation modes: compass heading, direction of travel, centered, and north-up - map tilt with a two-finger pinch gesture - quick access to saved tracks, waypoints, and downloaded maps - zoomable and scrollable speed and elevation charts - a link to the user guide in Settings - waypoint photos: take photos, store them, open the waypoint on the map from the photo, and share your shots - photo geotagging: coordinates and shooting data are saved in the text caption and in EXIF/GPS metadata - Terms of service: https://appsupport.store/terms/ - Privacy policy: https://appsupport.store/privacy/
GPX Visualizer
Visualize your outdoor adventures with interactive maps and detailed performance graphs. Replay your journeys on a timeline and analyze speed and elevation data. Import GPX files directly from other apps or your device.
- Interactive speed-colored maps
- Performance graphs for speed and elevation
- Timeline replay of journeys
- Direct GPX file import
- On-device data processing
- Detailed route analytics
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Visualize GPS tracks from your outdoor adventures. Import GPX files manually from your Files app, or share directly from apps like Navionics Boating. See your routes come to life on interactive maps with detailed analytics. INTERACTIVE MAPS View your GPS tracks on beautiful, speed-colored routes. Every segment shows your pace through color gradients—spot where you accelerated, where you slowed down, and everything in between. Zoom and pan to explore the details of your journey. PERFORMANCE GRAPHS Analyze your speed and elevation data with interactive graphs. Tap any point to see exact values and jump to that location on the map. Use the zoom tools to focus on specific sections of your route. Track statistics show maximum and average values automatically. TIMELINE REPLAY Scrub through your entire journey using the timeline slider. Watch your position update on both the map and graph as you replay your adventure. Perfect for analyzing races or reliving memorable moments. DIRECT FILE IMPORT Share GPX files directly from apps like Navionics Boating. You can also manually import files from your Files app or other sources. Standard GPX format supported. VERSATILE USE Whether you're a competitive sailor analyzing race tactics, a hiker documenting trails, a cyclist tracking training rides, or simply someone who loves exploring the outdoors, GPX Visualizer helps you understand and enjoy your GPS data. Perfect for: • Sailing and yacht racing • Hiking and backpacking • Road and mountain biking • Trail running • Skiing and snowboarding • Paragliding and hang gliding • Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding • Motorcycle adventures • Off-road exploration PRIVACY FIRST All data processing happens on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. No ads. No subscriptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GPS Tracker at 4.6 against GPX Visualizer's 1.0. GPS Tracker also leads on ratings volume (639 vs 1). GPX Visualizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. GPS Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. GPX Visualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.
GPS Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracker has 639 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPS Tracker | GPX Visualizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (639 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 639 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH | STEFAN GAILLOT |
Bugs and requests
GPS Tracker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes after iOS 17.4 update
- Subscription paywall blocks access to basic features
- Offline maps not loading
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to manually enter GPS coordinates
- Improve map accuracy and update frequency
- Provide more offline map storage
- Add distance measurement tool
GPX Visualizer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GPS Tracker
- Premium Week$1.997 Days
- Premium Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Subscriptions3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
GPX Visualizer
No in-app purchases
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