Comparison

GPX viewer 2 vs GPX View

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GPX viewer 2

Easily import and view GPX files, displaying tracks on various base maps with interactive elevation profiles. Track your position, access navigation tools, and get weather information for your outdoor adventures.

Highlights
  • Import GPX files (tracks/routes)
  • Multiple base map options
  • Interactive elevation profile
  • Real-time position tracking
  • Navigation tools (compass, GPS)
  • Offline map downloads
  • Weather at starting point
Features
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GPX viewer 2 is my independent app for viewing and following your GPX routes. Carefully crafted for all outdoor enthusiasts – hikers, cyclists, motorcyclists and geocachers – with no ads and no subscription. Import your routes from GPX files (tracks or routes), even if your file contains multiple tracks. Display them on a wide range of base maps (standard, satellite, OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap, Swisstopo, IGN…) or on your own custom maps, and download them for offline use. Browse the interactive elevation profile, statistics, points of interest, image galleries, and even an audio guide if your GPX file includes one. Weather conditions at the start of your route are also available. Follow your progress in real time and head out with confidence thanks to the navigation tools: compass, altitude, speed and manual bearing markers. With an Apple Watch, send your routes to your wrist and follow them with your iPhone in your pocket: the track, its direction and its points of interest, in a pared-back interface that stays readable at a glance. The app contains everything you need to go hiking and follow your route. To go further, three Pro levels are available as a one-time purchase – no subscription and no ads. A great way to support the app's development. Thank you! Feature details: - Import GPX files via a file, a web link, or directly from the Fitness app - Manage imported GPX files (library) - Display GPX track on the map (track and route, multi-tracks supported) - Multiple base maps: standard, hybrid, 3D satellite, OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap, Swisstopo - Add your own custom maps from a library or manually - Download maps for offline use - Map display: current position, start and end of route, points of interest, scale, route direction - Choose track color and width - Dynamic track coloring based on altitude variations, slope, or elevation gain - Custom color and icon for waypoint markers - Geocaching waypoint support with all geocaching-specific fields (cache type, difficulty, terrain, etc.) - Keep screen always on to better follow the route (especially useful for cycling or motorcycling) - Larger interface for cycling and motorcycling - Rain mode to prevent accidental interface activation in wet conditions - Map tile caching system - GPX details: name, description, elevation profile, elevation gain/loss, distance, altitudes, image gallery, link, points of interest, duration - Waypoint details: name, description, image gallery, links, distance along route - Audio link support for audio guides (on GPX and Waypoints) - Navigation tools with compass, GPS location, altitude, direction, and manual bearing markers on the map – with manual GPS coordinate entry and custom icon selection for each marker. Perfect for Geocaching! - Apple Watch app: follow your routes on your wrist – track oriented to your heading, points of interest, remaining distance and elevation, and guidance if you stray from the route - Weather conditions at the start of the route - Navigate to the start of the route via Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze - Share a GPX - GPX source code editor (with easy renaming feature) - Speed indicator - Metric, imperial, or nautical measurement system (NM, ft, kts) – perfect for aviation and sailing Note: If a GPX file won't open in my app, please contact me with the file – I will certainly be able to help. My GPX viewer 1 app is still available on the App Store if your device is not compatible with GPX viewer 2.

About

GPX View

Easily import and view GPX files on a map, displaying routes and tracks. This versatile app enhances navigation by providing a comprehensive overview of your data.

Highlights
  • Import GPX files
  • View GPX files on map
  • Display routes
  • Display tracks
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Our mobile application offers a range of features designed to enhance your user experience. One of the key features is the ability to import GPX files. This feature allows you to easily transfer data from other sources into the app. Additionally, you can view GPX files on the map. This includes routes and tracks, providing you with a comprehensive overview of your data. These features are designed to make the app more versatile and user-friendly, catering to your specific needs.

Screenshots

GPX viewer 24 screens
GPX View3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPX viewer 2 at 85% against GPX View's 0%. GPX View's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GPX viewer 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and GPX View sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPX View holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of GPX viewer 2's written reviews are positive against 0% of GPX View's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPX viewer 2 ships an update monthly, GPX View every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GPX viewer 2 versus GPX View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPX viewer 2GPX View
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (13 ratings)4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better9
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan GanderYaroslav Babenko

Customer experience

GPX viewer 2

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.5%

GPX View

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

GPX viewer 2

One-time8
  • A coffee$3.99
  • Hike$4.99
  • Hiking snack$7.99
Show 5 more
  • Adventure$9.99
  • Expedition$19.99
  • A freeze-dried hiking meal$19.99
  • Expedition$24.99
  • Expedition$29.99
1 purchases

GPX View

One-time1
  • GPX View$9.99

Questions

Is GPX viewer 2 free?
GPX viewer 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPX View free?
GPX View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPX viewer 2 or GPX View?
GPX View is rated higher. GPX viewer 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while GPX View averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do GPX viewer 2 or GPX View have ads?
Neither GPX viewer 2 nor GPX View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPX viewer 2 or GPX View?
GPX viewer 2 ships an update monthly, and GPX View every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPX viewer 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and GPX View on October 24, 2026.

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