# Locus Map Lite vs GPX viewer

The clearest difference is rating: GPX viewer at 4.5 against Locus Map Lite's 3.4. GPX viewer also leads on ratings volume (59 vs 7). Locus Map Lite's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locus Map Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GPX viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPX viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPX viewer has 59 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Locus Map Lite's written reviews are positive against 30% of GPX viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Locus Map Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, GPX viewer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locus Map Lite | GPX viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295/reviews) | **[4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer-map/id6453594386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asamm Software, s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646009661) | [Lucas den Otter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656156865) |

## What reviewers say

### Locus Map Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295)

This app provides comprehensive mapping tools for outdoor enthusiasts, offering global maps for hiking and biking, points of interest, and activity recording. It allows for offline navigation, cross-device syncing, and integration with health tracking.

**Highlights:** Global hiking and biking maps, Points of Interest with photos, Activity track recording, Offline map and POI access, Cross-device and web syncing, GPX import/export, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gold Annually | $23.99 | per year |


### GPX viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer-map/id6453594386)

Easily import and follow GPX files for hiking and cycling adventures. Create your own routes and navigate with interactive maps. Unlock advanced features with the Pro version for a premium experience.

**Highlights:** Import GPX files, Create GPX files, Interactive maps, Hiking and cycling tracks, Easy navigation, Pro version features

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPX Viewer PRO | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locus Map Lite free?

Locus Map Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPX viewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Locus Map Lite or GPX viewer?

GPX viewer is rated higher. Locus Map Lite averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while GPX viewer averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.

### Do Locus Map Lite or GPX viewer have ads?

Neither Locus Map Lite nor GPX viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Locus Map Lite or GPX viewer?

Locus Map Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPX viewer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Locus Map Lite was updated on September 23, 2026 and GPX viewer on September 24, 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.*