GPX Reader vs Stairs 3D
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.
Stairs 3D
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Build field-ready stair plans, inspect them in 3D, and export clean shop sheets — entirely offline, entirely on your device. Stairs 3D is a professional stair framing calculator for carpenters, contractors, deck builders, and serious DIY builders. Enter your total rise and target step count, and the app instantly solves the geometry: rise per step, tread depth, stair angle, stringer length, stringer cut patterns, and a complete materials list. All in millimeters or imperial, whichever you prefer. STAIR TYPES • Straight Stair — Single-flight layout with live rise, run, and angle. Free. • Stringer Layout — Board dimensions, cut geometry, and stringer count. Free. • Landing Stair — Two-flight layout around a framed platform. Pro. • L-Shaped & U-Shaped — Quarter-turn and return stairs with winder or landing options. Pro. • Spiral Stair — Helical stair with radial treads, center column, and rotation direction. Pro. WHAT YOU GET FOR EVERY STAIR • Live calculation — every input updates the result instantly • 3D visualization — orbit, inspect, and rotate a RealityKit model of your stair • 2D blueprint — annotated plan and elevation views with dimensions • Component inspector — tap any piece to see exact cut dimensions • Material cut list — auto-generated quantities ready for take-off • PDF export — printable blueprint for field, client, or shop use • CSV export — machine-readable material list for spreadsheets or procurement DESIGNED FOR THE JOB SITE No account. No network. No subscriptions that lock your own files away. Projects and exports stay on this device unless you explicitly share them. If you cancel a plan, your projects remain yours — viewable, editable, and exportable. Supports imperial (feet, inches, fractions) and metric (millimeters, centimeters). Configurable precision from whole numbers to four decimal places. PRIVACY Stairs 3D does not request camera, microphone, location, photo library, or tracking permissions. There are no analytics SDKs, no third-party data collection, and no advertising. The only external connection is the App Store for optional plan management. FREE VS. PRO Free includes straight stair calculation, stringer layout, 3D inspection, 2D blueprint, and project saving. Pro unlocks the landing, L-shaped, U-shaped, and spiral builders, plus PDF and CSV export. Pro is available as a monthly plan or annual plan. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Stairs 3D at Free against GPX Reader's $1.99. GPX Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On ads 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
Stairs 3D is free to download; GPX Reader costs $1.99 up front. Stairs 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GPX Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GPX Reader | Stairs 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jelle Vandebeeck | Sebastin Michael |
In-app purchases
GPX Reader
No in-app purchases
Stairs 3D
- Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Pro Annual$49.991 Year









