# Bluelane vs GPX File Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bluelane at 71% against GPX File Editor's 10%. Bluelane also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.3 vs 3.2). GPX File Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bluelane is free to download; GPX File Editor costs $1.99 up front. Bluelane sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. GPX File Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluelane holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluelane has 119 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Bluelane's written reviews are positive against 10% of GPX File Editor's.

Bluelane ships an update monthly, GPX File Editor daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluelane | GPX File Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelane/id475097577/reviews)** | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-file-editor/id1583908804/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 10.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 34 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7 sols media d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331519830) | [Axel Esselmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/960915897) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluelane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelane/id475097577)

Effortlessly share your live location and travel route with others via a simple web link. No app installation or account creation is required for viewers. Ideal for safety, travel, and keeping loved ones updated on your progress during activities or commutes.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS location tracking, Shareable web links for live tracking, No app or account needed for viewers, Route history and viewer statistics, Export routes to GPX format, Offline tracking capabilities, Add pins and photos to routes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and share
- 🚀 Real-time tracking accuracy
- 🗺️ Good map integration
- ✅ Works as advertised
- 🔋 Efficient battery usage (in some modes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model unpopular
- 💸 Price increase criticized
- 🔋 High battery consumption (in some modes)
- 🐛 Tracking pauses in background
- 📉 Loss of old routes after update

**Reported bugs**

- Share live tracking requires payment after purchase
- App no longer saves maps
- Tracking pauses when running in background
- New version lost old routes
- Apple Watch tracking requires iPhone nearby

**Requested features**

- Ability to print screen info
- Download GPX files from website
- Mark points of interest on map
- Download maps
- Google Maps integration


### GPX File Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-file-editor/id1583908804)

Edit and refine your GPS tracks with this utility. Add, delete, or move points, adjust timestamps, and simplify complex routes. Supports various map views and saving to your files.

**Highlights:** Edit track points (delete, move), Adjust timestamps, Add new GPS data, Simplify tracks with filters, Toggle map views (street, satellite, hybrid), Save edited tracks to Files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluelane free?

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

### Is GPX File Editor free?

GPX File Editor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bluelane or GPX File Editor?

Bluelane is rated higher. Bluelane averages 4.3 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while GPX File Editor averages 3.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do Bluelane or GPX File Editor have ads?

Neither Bluelane nor GPX File Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluelane or GPX File Editor?

Bluelane ships an update monthly, and GPX File Editor daily. Most recently, Bluelane was updated on September 22, 2026 and GPX File Editor on September 23, 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.*