# GPX viewer vs PicPosition

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicPosition at 100% against GPX viewer's 30%. PicPosition also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). GPX viewer's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (59 vs 3). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GPX viewer is free to download; PicPosition costs $1.99 up front. GPX viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PicPosition asks for nothing beyond the download.

PicPosition holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPX viewer has 59 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of GPX viewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of PicPosition's.

GPX viewer ships an update every 2 weeks, PicPosition every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPX viewer | PicPosition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer-map/id6453594386/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picposition/id6738056722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#130** |
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucas den Otter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656156865) | [YOURFULLSTACK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/363434825) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### PicPosition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picposition/id6738056722)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Capture photos and add custom data overlays like MGRS grids, coordinates, time, and altitude. Choose which information to include for professional documentation and easy sharing. Streamline workflows for field technicians and businesses.

**Highlights:** Overlay custom titles, Add MGRS grid, Include coordinates, Display UTC/local time, Show altitude, Choose data to include, Save and share images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPX viewer free?

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

### Is PicPosition free?

PicPosition costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPX viewer or PicPosition?

PicPosition is rated higher. GPX viewer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while PicPosition averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do GPX viewer or PicPosition have ads?

Neither GPX viewer nor PicPosition shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPX viewer or PicPosition?

GPX viewer ships an update every 2 weeks, and PicPosition every 10 days. Most recently, GPX viewer was updated on October 10, 2026 and PicPosition on October 10, 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.*