Comparison

GPX viewer 2 vs GPX Tracker PRO

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 Tracker PRO

This navigation app allows users to import and open various file formats like GPX and KML. It offers tools for route planning, track analysis, and sharing adventures. Premium features, unlocked with a one-time purchase, include offline map downloads and 3D map exploration.

Highlights
  • Import GPX, KML, KMZ files
  • SOS real-time location sharing
  • Detailed track stats and route analysis
  • Automatic route planning
  • Offline Mapbox map downloads
  • 3D map exploration
Features
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FREE FEATURES Enjoy powerful GPS and route tools completely free: * Import and open GPX, KML and KMZ files * SOS Button: Share your real-time location with your loved ones. * View detailed track stats and route information * Analyze elevation profiles and altitude charts * Plan routes automatically and export them as GPX files * OpenTopoMaps support * IGN Maps for Spain * Share your adventures on social media * Send tracks and routes to friends easily PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock advanced GPS tools with a single one-time purchase. No subscriptions No accounts No recurring payments * Record routes and export them as GPX files * Edit and manage tracks easily * Download offline Mapbox maps for navigation without internet * Explore stunning 3D maps designed for hiking and outdoor adventures PRIVACY Privacy friendly — no login required.

Screenshots

GPX viewer 24 screens
GPX Tracker PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPX Tracker PRO at 5.0 against GPX viewer 2's 4.1. GPX Tracker PRO also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). GPX viewer 2's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Tracker PRO 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 Tracker PRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPX viewer 2 has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of GPX viewer 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPX Tracker PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPX viewer 2 ships an update monthly, GPX Tracker PRO every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GPX viewer 2 versus GPX Tracker PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPX viewer 2GPX Tracker PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan GanderDavid Lambea Escalada

Customer experience

GPX viewer 2

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

GPX Tracker PRO

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

GPX viewer 2

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

GPX Tracker PRO

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium Forever$3.99

Questions

Is GPX viewer 2 free?
GPX viewer 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPX Tracker PRO free?
GPX Tracker PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPX viewer 2 or GPX Tracker PRO?
GPX Tracker PRO is rated higher. GPX viewer 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while GPX Tracker PRO averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do GPX viewer 2 or GPX Tracker PRO have ads?
Neither GPX viewer 2 nor GPX Tracker PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPX viewer 2 or GPX Tracker PRO?
GPX viewer 2 ships an update monthly, and GPX Tracker PRO every 9 days. Most recently, GPX viewer 2 was updated on October 27, 2026 and GPX Tracker PRO on October 6, 2026.

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