# GPS Tracker vs GPX Visualizer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracker | GPX Visualizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (639 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-offline-maps-gpx/id1536318799/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-visualizer/id6755059674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **639** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519570418) | [STEFAN GAILLOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851654359) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-offline-maps-gpx/id1536318799)

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.

**Highlights:** Background track recording, Offline map downloads, GPX, KML, KMZ import/export, Apple Watch integration, Waypoint creation and management, Route planning, GPS noise filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscriptions | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline maps
- 👍 Useful for remote areas
- 👍 Helpful for land management
- 👍 Good for hunting and tourism

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Maps not updated
- 🐛 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after iOS 17.4 update
- Subscription paywall blocks access to basic features
- Offline maps not loading

**Requested features**

- Add option to manually enter GPS coordinates
- Improve map accuracy and update frequency
- Provide more offline map storage
- Add distance measurement tool


### GPX Visualizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-visualizer/id6755059674)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracker free?

GPS Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPX Visualizer free?

GPX Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracker or GPX Visualizer?

GPS Tracker is rated higher. GPS Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 639 ratings, while GPX Visualizer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracker or GPX Visualizer have ads?

Neither GPS Tracker nor GPX Visualizer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracker or GPX Visualizer?

GPS Tracker ships an update every 5 days, and GPX Visualizer every 5 days. Most recently, GPS Tracker was updated on November 11, 2026 and GPX Visualizer on October 30, 2026.

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