Comparison

Trail Navigator vs GPX Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Trail Navigator

Navigate off-road adventures with turn-by-turn directions and intelligent re-routing. Download routes for offline use and discover points of interest along your journey. Coordinate with friends and receive voice guidance for a seamless trail riding experience.

Highlights
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • GPX track import
  • Offline route support
  • Intelligent re-routing
  • Ride group coordination
  • Points of Interest discovery
  • CarPlay support
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For all ADV motorcycle riders, dual-sport enthusiasts, and weekend warriors!  Whether you’re tackling the TET (Trans Euro Trail), TAT (Trans America Trail), ACT (Adventure Country Tracks), or exploring local trails, this app is for you. A professionally designed, easy-to-use navigation app with turn-by-turn navigation, built specifically for adventure trail navigation. Key Features: • Purpose-built for adventure trail riders. • Easily add GPX tracks to the map. • Follow your routes with turn-by-turn navigation. • Intelligent re-routing that helps get back on the trail. • Auto-follow trails — the app automatically detects the trail you’re riding and starts active guidance with turn-by-turn navigation. • Offline routes — Heading somewhere with limited or no cell coverage? Download your routes before you leave and keep navigating even when coverage disappears. • Ride Groups — Invite friends, see each other on the map, and send alerts for breaks or assistance. • Voice turn-by-turn instructions. • Discover gas stations, camping spots, shelters, restaurants, and other POIs along your route. • Easily find the nearest café, supermarket, gas station, or any other location with the built-in search functionality. • Get directions to any destination on the map. • See your current speed and speed limit in navigation mode. • Switch between three different maps: Outdoors, Satellite, and Dark. • CarPlay support. • Bluetooth remote control support. A subscription is required to use the app and grants access to all features at once—no additional in-app purchases necessary. Please note: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Trans Euro Trail, Trans America Trail, or Adventure Country Tracks organizations. See you on the trails! Terms & condition: https://www.trailnavigator.app/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy policy: https://www.trailnavigator.app/privacy_policy.html

About

GPX Tracker

Features
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GPX Tracker is a free, offline-first app for adventure riding. Bring your GPX tracks, draw your next route or record your ride. Keep them in one place and follow them on the map. Save maps along the sections you plan to ride, without downloading the whole country. Your route and saved maps stay available when the signal drops. Built by a rider, for riders. No account. No cloud library. No ads. IMPORT AND MANAGE YOUR TRACKS • Import one or several GPX files from Files, or open them from another app. • Preview routes, spot duplicates and organize your library with names and emojis. • Recognise supported route sources automatically, with details you can edit. • Replace a track’s GPX file when you have a newer version, keeping its name and source details. CREATE YOUR OWN • Draw routes along mapped roads and paths, or connect points directly. • Save drawn routes and edit them later. • Record your rides with distance, duration and pause/resume. • Keep recording with the screen locked, with a Live Activity showing your ride status. Routed drawing uses walking and cycling paths. Always check that motorcycling is allowed. FOLLOW THE TRAIL • Follow your position with heading-up navigation. • Choose standard, satellite or topographic maps. • See waypoints for fuel, food, camping, water, hazards and more. • Check the weather along your route before you leave. • Lock the map in the rain to prevent accidental touches. • Keep the screen awake while you navigate. • Manage offline maps without deleting your tracks. Your tracks and recordings are stored on your device. Online maps, weather and routed drawing use external services. Download GPX files from your route provider’s website, then import them into the app. Built-in provider downloads and automatic route-update checks are no longer available. The app is free. An optional “buy me a coffee” tip unlocks nothing. Ride safe.

Screenshots

Trail Navigator4 screens
GPX Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Trail Navigator and GPX Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Trail Navigator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and GPX Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trail Navigator ships an update every 10 days, GPX Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Trail Navigator versus GPX Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrail NavigatorGPX Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB6 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperbeautySoftJOHANNES ERET

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Trail Navigator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription2 Months trial$2.991 Month
1 purchases

GPX Tracker

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99

Questions

Is Trail Navigator free?
Trail Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPX Tracker free?
GPX Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trail Navigator or GPX Tracker have ads?
Neither Trail Navigator nor GPX Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trail Navigator or GPX Tracker?
Trail Navigator ships an update every 10 days, and GPX Tracker weekly. Most recently, Trail Navigator was updated on November 4, 2026 and GPX Tracker on October 31, 2026.

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