# GPX Tracker vs KMZ Loader

The clearest difference is rating: GPX Tracker at 4.3 against KMZ Loader's 3.6. GPX Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (75% vs 42%). KMZ Loader's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KMZ Loader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPX Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPX Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KMZ Loader has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of GPX Tracker's written reviews are positive against 42% of KMZ Loader's.

GPX Tracker ships an update every 3 months, KMZ Loader every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPX Tracker | KMZ Loader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-tracker/id434117340/reviews)** | [3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmz-loader/id435350230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Changhoon Jin](https://appshunter.io/developer/930263329) | [Casey Evanoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/319345353) |

## What reviewers say

### GPX Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-tracker/id434117340)

Navigate unfamiliar paths with confidence. This app uses GPS to help you stay on track by displaying your current location against pre-defined routes. It's a cost-effective alternative to expensive navigation devices.

**Highlights:** GPS location tracking, Route overlay on map, Supports GPX, KML, TCX, KMZ files, Cost-effective navigation, Offline route guidance

**In-app purchases:** none


### KMZ Loader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmz-loader/id435350230)

Easily open and view KMZ files on your iOS device. This app decompresses KMZ files into KML, making them viewable in Google Earth or as source code. All imported files are stored for easy access and deletion.

**Highlights:** Open KMZ files, Decompress KMZ to KML, View KML in Google Earth, View KML as source code, Store imported KMZ files, Delete KMZ files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KMZ Loader Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handles KMZ maps flawlessly
- 👍 Useful for real-time location reference
- 👍 Opens KMZ files to Google Earth
- 👍 Lifesaver for field use
- 👍 Best KMZ app for KML

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does nothing
- 🐛 No instructions
- 🐛 Zero function
- 🐛 Doesn't unpack
- 🐛 Crashes or building doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work
- Doesn't unpack or do anything
- Crashes or building doesn't load in properly
- Does not work in iOS 11
- No longer works

**Requested features**

- Load 3D structures (e.g., World Trade Center)
- Update for new iOS versions
- Update for iOS 11
- Update for iOS 6
- Add 'delete' function for KMZ files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPX Tracker free?

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

### Is KMZ Loader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPX Tracker or KMZ Loader?

GPX Tracker is rated higher. GPX Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while KMZ Loader averages 3.6 from 28 ratings.

### Do GPX Tracker or KMZ Loader have ads?

Neither GPX Tracker nor KMZ Loader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPX Tracker or KMZ Loader?

GPX Tracker ships an update every 3 months, and KMZ Loader every 25 months. Most recently, GPX Tracker was updated on September 9, 2026 and KMZ Loader on September 17, 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.*