GPX Reader vs FootMark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPX Reader
View and manage GPX, TCX, LOC, NMEA, and TRACK files on your iPhone or iPad. Visualize tracks, routes, and waypoints on various map types and sync your files with iCloud.
- View tracks, routes, and waypoints
- Display on map, satellite, or hybrid views
- Open files from Safari and other apps
- Supports GPX, TCX, LOC, NMEA, and TRACK formats
- iCloud document syncing
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A powerful GPX file reader for the iPhone or the iPad. * Tracks, Routes & Waypoints - View your tracks, routes & waypoints in GPX Reader. * Maps - Open your GPX file in GPX Reader and check out the tracks on Maps. Set the map type to map, satellite or hybrid. * Safari & other apps - Open GPX files by clicking a link in Safari or any other external appilication. * Multiple file Support - Open your TCX, GPX, LOC, NMEA & TRACK files in GPX Reader. * Sync your files to iCloud with the easy to use document browser.
FootMark
Record your routes, add GPS coordinates to photos, and mark favorite locations. Adjust positions manually and export data to GPX files. Supports Apple Watch and macOS.
- Record routes
- Add GPS to photos
- Adjust route positions
- Export to GPX
- Mark favorite locations
- Supports Apple Watch
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Elevate Your Walks Discover the ultimate walking route tracker designed for precision and flexibility. Seamlessly record your journeys, map your paths with smart waypoint spacing, and keep a visual history of your favorite walks—all fully integrated into your Apple ecosystem. Key Highlights - Pro GPS & Precision Mapping Seamlessly record paths, manually fine-tune waypoints, and view your history on high-quality satellite maps with full GCJ-02 and DMS coordinate support. - Smart Tracking Control Take charge of your data with customizable location accuracy, distance filtering, and automated time or distance alerts. - Apple Ecosystem & macOS Viewer Track your walks on your iPhone and Apple Watch, instantly share via AirDrop, and easily view your exported GPX files on the FootMark macOS app. - Easy Export & Data Copying Quickly copy your route details to your clipboard or export them to standard GPX files for sharing and further analysis. - Favorite Spots Bookmark and curate your top locations along any trail for quick future reference. Subscriptions: ------------------------------- * Unlock all features ($2.99 / 3 months) * Unlock all features ($8.99 / year) The subscriptions auto-renews at the end of the term, unless cancelled 24 hours in advance. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Term of privacy: http://www.jijijaja.com/apps/privacyGame.htm Term of subscription: http://www.jijijaja.com/apps/appleSubscript.htm
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FootMark at Free against GPX Reader's $1.99. FootMark also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (67% vs 40%). GPX Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence 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
FootMark is free to download; GPX Reader costs $1.99 up front. FootMark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. GPX Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
FootMark holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of GPX Reader's written reviews are positive against 67% of FootMark's.
GPX Reader ships an update monthly, FootMark every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPX Reader | FootMark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (21 ratings) | 4.8 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jelle Vandebeeck | 景灯 梁 |
Customer experience
GPX Reader
FootMark
In-app purchases
GPX Reader
No in-app purchases
FootMark
- Unlock All Features: 3 Months3 Days trial$2.993 Months
- Unlock all features3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- GPX file sharing$2.99









