# MapOut vs GPX Hero

The clearest difference is price: GPX Hero at Free against MapOut's $4.99. GPX Hero also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). MapOut's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 52%) and rating (4.9 vs 3.2). On device support there is nothing between them.

GPX Hero is free to download; MapOut costs $4.99 up front. GPX Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapOut holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapOut has 146 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of MapOut's written reviews are positive against 52% of GPX Hero's.

MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, GPX Hero every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapOut | GPX Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapout/id477094081/reviews)** | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-hero-gpx-editor/id1598132761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valnova](https://appshunter.io/developer/312297700) | [Martyn Wiggins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490896643) |

## What reviewers say

### MapOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapout/id477094081)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Create, view, and record custom routes with offline global maps. Explore terrain in 3D, track your speed and distance, and access detailed topographical and tourist information.

**Highlights:** Offline global maps, Route drawing and planning, 3D Tilt View terrain exploration, Speed and distance tracking, Offline search for places and streets, GPX/KML file import, Tour recording and sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💻 Offline map functionality
- 🗺️ Detailed and accurate maps
- 📊 Useful elevation profiles and statistics
- 🔁 Ability to import/export routes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 🔍 Limited search and POI functionality
- 🚲 Could be better suited for cycling/biking
- ⌚ Lack of Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- Map tiles not loading properly when zooming in
- Recorded routes not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Ability to search for and navigate to specific locations
- Option to display different map styles (e.g. satellite view)
- Turn-by-turn navigation and voice guidance
- Integration with other fitness/outdoor apps


### GPX Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-hero-gpx-editor/id1598132761)

Easily create and modify GPX files with this intuitive application. It allows you to view routes and tracks, split, join, and reorder them, and edit individual points. You can also rename elements, update elevations, and add place names.

**Highlights:** View GPX files, routes, and tracks, Split, join, and reorder routes/tracks, Add, delete, and edit points, Rename elements and edit metadata, Automatically update elevations and place names

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPX Hero Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapOut free?

MapOut costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPX Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MapOut or GPX Hero?

MapOut is rated higher. MapOut averages 4.9 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while GPX Hero averages 3.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do MapOut or GPX Hero have ads?

GPX Hero shows ads; MapOut does not.

### Which is updated more often, MapOut or GPX Hero?

MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, and GPX Hero every 8 days. Most recently, MapOut was updated on November 6, 2026 and GPX Hero on November 3, 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.*