# GPS Tracks vs GPX viewer

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Tracks at 4.7 against GPX viewer's 3.7. GPS Tracks also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 9) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). GPX viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and GPX viewer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Tracks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of GPS Tracks's written reviews are positive against 75% of GPX viewer's.

GPS Tracks ships an update every 2 weeks, GPX viewer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | GPX viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id1511582047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Jonathan Gander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516302903) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Navigation, #197 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Track your outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running with this app. Navigate to saved destinations and store favorite locations. Explore anywhere with offline map support and real-time track sharing.

**Highlights:** Route tracking for outdoor activities, Waypoint navigation and storage, Offline map downloads, Real-time track sharing, Export tracks and waypoints, Range finder and map measuring tools

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Tracks Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| GPS Tracks Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Datum Add-On Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Versatile features for various activities
- 🚀 Responsive customer support
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 👎 Offline maps not fully functional

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks disappearing after updates
- GPS coordinates not always accurate
- Difficulty deleting unwanted waypoints

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit waypoint names
- Improved map synchronization across devices
- Integration with popular fitness apps
- Landscape map view option
- Automatic activity tracking without user interaction


### GPX viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id1511582047)

Import and display GPX routes on various map types, including custom ones. Visualize elevation profiles, track your position in real-time, and access detailed route information. Offline map downloads and route editing are also available.

**Highlights:** GPX file import, Multiple base map options, Custom map support, Offline map downloads, Elevation profile display, Real-time position tracking, GPX route editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| A burger | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hiking equipment | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is GPX viewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or GPX viewer?

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while GPX viewer averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or GPX viewer have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor GPX viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracks or GPX viewer?

GPS Tracks ships an update every 2 weeks, and GPX viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on November 7, 2026 and GPX viewer on November 7, 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.*