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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | GPX viewer 2 | GPX Tracker PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Gander | David Lambea Escalada |
Customer experience
GPX viewer 2
GPX Tracker PRO
In-app purchases
GPX viewer 2
- 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
GPX Tracker PRO
- Unlock Premium Forever$3.99







