Comparison

GPS Explorer vs GPX Visualizer

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

Head to head
About

GPS Explorer

Features
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GPS Explorer is the map and navigation app for cyclists, hikers, drivers, motorcyclists and everyone who actively explores the world. 3D GLOBE WITH SATELLITE IMAGERY Experience the Earth as an interactive 3D globe with high-resolution satellite imagery - rotatable, zoomable, down to the finest detail. The unique split-view shows the same location simultaneously in the globe and in classic OpenStreetMap side by side. Plan your tours with a bird's-eye view and the precision of a street map. Choose from 8 map styles: Street, Satellite, Topographic, Cycling, Winter Sports, Watercolor, 3D Globe and Split-View. NAVIGATION Turn-by-turn voice guidance for pedestrians, bicycle, e-bike, MTB, car and motorcycle. Routes are automatically recalculated when you go off track. Distance, arrival time and all turns always in view. Navigate directly to group members with live location. RECORD TOURS Integrated bike computer with real-time speed, distance and elevation. After the tour: interactive elevation profile, full statistics and GPX export. Elevation data is added automatically. Daily and total distance always up to date. DISCOVER Wikipedia articles directly on the map: explore landmarks and places with a single tap. Current regional news as a map layer. Create, categorize and share your own POIs with your group. GROUPS AND CHALLENGES Share your location live with the group and track all members on the map. Take on route challenges, compete for the best time on the live leaderboard or create your own challenges from your tours. TECHNICAL Based on OpenStreetMap - Firebase Sync - Offline Mode Available in 7 languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese. Guest mode available without registration. GPS Explorer - The World in Your Hands.

About

GPX Visualizer

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Visualize GPS tracks from your outdoor adventures. Import GPX files manually from your Files app, or share directly from apps like Navionics Boating. See your routes come to life on interactive maps with detailed analytics. INTERACTIVE MAPS View your GPS tracks on beautiful, speed-colored routes. Every segment shows your pace through color gradientsβ€”spot where you accelerated, where you slowed down, and everything in between. Zoom and pan to explore the details of your journey. PERFORMANCE GRAPHS Analyze your speed and elevation data with interactive graphs. Tap any point to see exact values and jump to that location on the map. Use the zoom tools to focus on specific sections of your route. Track statistics show maximum and average values automatically. TIMELINE REPLAY Scrub through your entire journey using the timeline slider. Watch your position update on both the map and graph as you replay your adventure. Perfect for analyzing races or reliving memorable moments. DIRECT FILE IMPORT Share GPX files directly from apps like Navionics Boating. You can also manually import files from your Files app or other sources. Standard GPX format supported. VERSATILE USE Whether you're a competitive sailor analyzing race tactics, a hiker documenting trails, a cyclist tracking training rides, or simply someone who loves exploring the outdoors, GPX Visualizer helps you understand and enjoy your GPS data. Perfect for: β€’ Sailing and yacht racing β€’ Hiking and backpacking β€’ Road and mountain biking β€’ Trail running β€’ Skiing and snowboarding β€’ Paragliding and hang gliding β€’ Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding β€’ Motorcycle adventures β€’ Off-road exploration PRIVACY FIRST All data processing happens on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. No ads. No subscriptions.

Screenshots

GPS Explorer4 screens
GPX Visualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPX Visualizer at none against GPS Explorer's 10. GPX Visualizer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. GPS Explorer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. GPX Visualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Explorer ships an update every 3 weeks, GPX Visualizer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
GPS Explorer versus GPX Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS ExplorerGPX Visualizer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size65 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan HutterSTEFAN GAILLOT

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GPS Explorer

One-time10
  • Snow Map$5.99
  • Weather Map$5.99
  • 3D Globe$5.99
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  • Split View$5.99
  • Nautical Map$5.99
  • Aviation Map$5.99
  • 3D Street Map$5.99
  • Historical Map$5.99
  • Hiking Map$5.99
  • All Maps$59.99
None

GPX Visualizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Explorer free?
GPS Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPX Visualizer free?
GPX Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Explorer or GPX Visualizer have ads?
Neither GPS Explorer nor GPX Visualizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Explorer or GPX Visualizer?
GPS Explorer ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPX Visualizer every 5 days. Most recently, GPS Explorer was updated on September 23, 2026 and GPX Visualizer on September 9, 2026.

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