# MapOut vs GPX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapOut at 96% against GPX's 54%. MapOut also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and chart position (#24 vs #88). GPX's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 142). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

MapOut costs $4.99 and GPX $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MapOut holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPX has 1.7K ratings behind it against 142, 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 54% of GPX's.

MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, GPX every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapOut | GPX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapout/id477094081/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id880510678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #88 |
| Size | 69 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Valnova](https://appshunter.io/developer/312297700) | [Kyle Modesitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801852904) |

## What reviewers say

### MapOut

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

**Currently charting:** #24 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id880510678)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Multiple map styles available
- 👍 Useful graphs and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Difficulty importing files from various sources
- 🔒 Limited file management options
- 🔒 Lack of integration with other apps/services

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with importing GPX files
- Permissions errors when accessing local files
- Crashes when handling large data sets

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapOut free?

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

### Is GPX free?

GPX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

MapOut is rated higher. MapOut averages 4.9 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while GPX averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do MapOut or GPX have ads?

Neither MapOut nor GPX shows ads.

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

MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, and GPX every 5 weeks. Most recently, MapOut was updated on October 18, 2026 and GPX on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MapOut or GPX?

MapOut currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and GPX at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*