# myTracks vs GPX Trail Tracker

The clearest difference is update cadence: myTracks at every 4 weeks against GPX Trail Tracker's every 2 months. myTracks also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 42%). GPX Trail Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myTracks sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GPX Trail Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for myTracks against 4.6 for GPX Trail Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 232 and 256 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of myTracks's written reviews are positive against 42% of GPX Trail Tracker's.

myTracks ships an update every 4 weeks, GPX Trail Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myTracks | GPX Trail Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytracks-the-gps-logger/id358697908/reviews) | **[4.6 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-trail-tracker/id932361069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 232 | **256** |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dirk Stichling](https://appshunter.io/developer/358697911) | [murbit GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/549126672) |

## What reviewers say

### myTracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytracks-the-gps-logger/id358697908)

This app transforms your iPhone or Apple Watch into a GPS logger. Record tracks, add waypoints and photos, and view them on various maps, even offline. Tracks are stored locally and can be synced via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Record GPS tracks with iPhone or Apple Watch, Display tracks on various maps (offline available), Add waypoints and photos to tracks, Export tracks as GPX, KML, KMZ, or ZIP, Sync tracks and photos via iCloud, Apple Watch app with recording function

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| myTracks Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| myTracks Premium | $4.99 | per year |
| Colorado | $0.99 | one-time |
| Florida | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arizona | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oregon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Texas | $0.99 | one-time |
| California | $0.99 | one-time |
| New York | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extension Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| United States | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 No data exploitation or tracking
- 📍 Accurate GPS tracking and recording
- 🗺️ Offline OpenStreetMap functionality
- 💰 Affordable or free pricing model
- 📊 Detailed statistics (elevation, speed, duration)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Recording stops unexpectedly mid-track
- 💳 Sudden premium paywall requirements
- 🗺️ Slow map loading and rendering
- 🗺️ Jerky offline map rotation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup with certain iOS versions
- Screen freezes when zooming or interacting with maps
- Recording fails to save tracks despite timer running
- GPS location not updating or showing incorrect position
- App closes when attempting to save or export files

**Requested features**

- Rename recorded tracks after saving
- Multiple simultaneous map tracking
- Color-coded flags and custom icons
- CarPlay support
- Batch delete functionality


### GPX Trail Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-trail-tracker/id932361069)

Record your journeys with this straightforward GPS tracker. It logs your travel data for driving, biking, or hiking, offering features like auto-stop and distance filtering. Export your recorded trips in GPX format for use in other applications.

**Highlights:** GPS trip tracking, Distance filter, Auto stop recording, Trip reminder, Track list and map view, GPX file export (wpt and trk), Delete recorded tracks

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Ads Free Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myTracks free?

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

### Is GPX Trail Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myTracks or GPX Trail Tracker?

GPX Trail Tracker is rated higher. myTracks averages 4.4 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while GPX Trail Tracker averages 4.6 from 256 ratings.

### Do myTracks or GPX Trail Tracker have ads?

Neither myTracks nor GPX Trail Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myTracks or GPX Trail Tracker?

myTracks ships an update every 4 weeks, and GPX Trail Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, myTracks was updated on November 1, 2026 and GPX Trail Tracker on October 29, 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.*