# GPS Tracks vs Open GPX Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open GPX Tracker at none against GPS Tracks's 3. Open GPX Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). GPS Tracks's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Open GPX Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS Tracks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of GPS Tracks's written reviews are positive against 67% of Open GPX Tracker's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, Open GPX Tracker every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | Open GPX Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [4.3 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-gpx-tracker/id984503772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 67.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Juan Manuel Merlos](https://appshunter.io/developer/984503771) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Navigation, #180 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app allows users to track outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running. It enables navigation to waypoints, storage of favorite destinations, and offers advanced features for route planning and data export with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Track hiking, biking, running, and walking routes, Navigate to saved waypoints, Store and manage favorite destinations, Offline map downloads, Export tracks and waypoints (GPX, KML, CSV), Real-time track sharing, Apple Watch app for direct activity tracking

**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


### Open GPX Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-gpx-tracker/id984503772)

Record GPS tracks with waypoints and offline maps. This app offers privacy, no ads, and no in-app purchases. Ideal for travel, hiking, biking, and creating GPX data for mapping or app development.

**Highlights:** Create GPS traces with waypoints, Offline map support, Apple Watch App support, Share and send GPX files, Multiple map sources, Add and edit waypoints

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, intuitive, and clean user interface
- 💰 Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 📍 Accurate GPS tracking and waypoint creation
- ⌚ Apple Watch integration for convenient tracking
- 🔋 Lightweight and battery-efficient operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Files fail to save without error notification
- 🐛 App crashes when opening saved files folder
- 🐛 Data loss after app updates or crashes
- 🐛 Gaps in GPS recording data
- 🐛 App crashes when opening GPX files after inactivity

**Reported bugs**

- File save fails silently with long filenames or filepaths
- App crashes when accessing files folder from main screen
- GPX files lost after app updates or reinstallation
- Inconsistent file saving (fails approximately 1/3 of the time)
- App crashes when trying to open GPX files after period of inactivity

**Requested features**

- Auto-save functionality for tracking sessions
- Persistent notification when recording is active
- Ability to edit tracks before exporting
- Import custom geo-referenced map images
- Adjustable route color and line thickness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is Open GPX Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracks or Open GPX Tracker?

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Open GPX Tracker averages 4.3 from 131 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or Open GPX Tracker have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor Open GPX Tracker shows ads.

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

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and Open GPX Tracker every 5 months. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on September 23, 2026 and Open GPX Tracker on September 21, 2026.

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