Comparison

Maps 3D Neo vs GPX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Maps 3D Neo

Plan, navigate, and explore outdoor adventures with detailed 3D maps. Track your routes, record key coordinates and elevations, and access worldwide map data offline. Share your journeys and discover new trails with searchable terrain and points of interest.

Highlights
  • 3D terrain mapping
  • Offline map access
  • Route planning and recording
  • GPS tracking with elevation
  • Searchable points of interest
  • Route sharing
Features
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Maps3D – Explore the world in true 3D Plan, discover, and navigate your next outdoor adventure with maps that reveal the landscape as it really is. Unlike traditional flat maps, Maps3D lets you explore mountains, valleys, trails, and terrain in stunning 3D, making it easier to understand the world before you set out. Whether you're hiking, cycling, trail running, or simply exploring new places, Maps3D helps you plan smarter, stay oriented, and enjoy every adventure. Built on an all-new map engine Maps3D 7 introduces the biggest upgrade in the app's history with a completely redesigned vector map engine. • Beautiful high-resolution 3D terrain
 • Fast, compact offline maps 
• Integrated satellite imagery
 • Smooth, crisp Retina graphics
 • Infinite zoom for maximum detail
 • Display multiple tracks simultaneously
 • Millions of searchable points of interest with Wikipedia integration Plan your adventures Create routes directly on the map with intuitive planning tools. • Create, edit, and optimize routes
 • View elevation profiles before you go 
• Measure distance and elevation gain
 • Place custom waypoints anywhere 
• Organize tracks and waypoints into folders Explore offline Download maps before your trip and continue exploring without a mobile connection. • Worldwide offline maps 
• GPS recording with precise elevation data
 • Search maps even when offline
 • Reliable navigation in remote areas Import and share Bring your existing adventures into Maps3D or share new ones with others. • Import GPX tracks from many sources
 • Export recorded routes
 • Share adventures with friends and fellow explorers Explore with confidence For over a decade, Maps3D has helped more than 2.5 million outdoor enthusiasts explore the world in stunning 3D. Whether you're planning your next hike or discovering a new cycling route, Maps3D is built to help you get the most out of every adventure. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GPX

Easily import and view GPS eXchange format (GPX) files from various cloud services, local storage, or email. Customize map displays, colors, and units. Organize files into folders and create shareable charts with elevation or speed data.

Highlights
  • Import GPX from cloud, device, email, URL
  • Customizable map display (Apple Maps, Google Maps, OSM)
  • Color customization for tracks and waypoints
  • Organize files with folders and previews
  • Create and share elevation/speed charts
  • Send waypoints to Apple Maps
Features
Currently charting
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Import and view GPS eXchange format (GPX) files. GPX-Viewer offers a customizable display of GPX files exported from many GPS devices and other apps that create GPX files. Import GPX files from the Cloud (includes iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc), your local device, or by using iTunes file sharing, email, a URL, or your pasteboard. - Customize your map: Apple Maps, Google Maps, OpenStreetMaps, or use a custom map tile source URL - Color customization for waypoints, track points, routes and tracks - Hide or show the waypoints, track points, routes or tracks on the map - Choose units: Metric, imperial, or nautical - Organize and quick-view files: Create folders to better organize your GPX files, and preview the tracks of all files within a folder - Import GPX files to the current GPX file - Send the waypoints to Apple Maps - Keep device from sleeping: Option to disable screen auto-lock Create and share charts: - Y axis: Elevation or speed - X axis: Track points, distance, or time A sample GPX file is included. Download free GPX files from many web sites, such as http://www.poi-factory.com and https://www.hikingproject.com. We also have GPX Viewer and GPX Editor apps for Mac computers. Visit the Mac App Store or our website for more info.

Screenshots

Maps 3D Neo4 screens
GPX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Maps 3D Neo at Free against GPX's $0.99. Maps 3D Neo also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 54%). GPX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 59). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Maps 3D Neo is free to download; GPX costs $0.99 up front. Maps 3D Neo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GPX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Maps 3D Neo against 4.5 for GPX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPX has 1.7K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Maps 3D Neo's written reviews are positive against 54% of GPX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maps 3D Neo ships an update every 2 months, GPX every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Maps 3D Neo versus GPX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaps 3D NeoGPX
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (59 ratings)4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings591.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#97 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developermovingworld GmbHKyle Modesitt

Customer experience

Maps 3D Neo

All ratings56 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews656 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative12.8%

GPX

All ratings1,667 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative40.7%

Bugs and requests

Maps 3D Neo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GPX

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with importing GPX files
  • Permissions errors when accessing local files
  • Crashes when handling large data sets

Requested features

7 requests
  • Share menu integration
  • Integration with Files app
  • Timeline scrubbing functionality
  • Ability to change units (metric/imperial)
  • Support for more file formats (e.g., Strava GPX)
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  • Offline map caching
  • Turn-by-turn navigation

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Maps 3D Neo

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Full Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Load larger maps$3.99
  • Route planner$3.99
  • One Year pass$14.99
None

GPX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maps 3D Neo free?
Maps 3D Neo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPX free?
GPX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Maps 3D Neo or GPX?
GPX is rated higher. Maps 3D Neo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while GPX averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Maps 3D Neo or GPX have ads?
Neither Maps 3D Neo nor GPX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maps 3D Neo or GPX?
Maps 3D Neo ships an update every 2 months, and GPX every 5 weeks. Most recently, Maps 3D Neo was updated on November 1, 2026 and GPX on October 29, 2026.

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