# GPS Explorer vs GPX Visualizer

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Explorer | GPX Visualizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 65 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Hutter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839319732) | [STEFAN GAILLOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851654359) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-explorer/id6752437771)

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snow Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weather Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3D Globe | $5.99 | one-time |
| Split View | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nautical Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| Aviation Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3D Street Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| Historical Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hiking Map | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Maps | $59.99 | one-time |


### GPX Visualizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-visualizer/id6755059674)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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