GPX Visualizer vs GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPX Visualizer
Visualize your outdoor adventures with interactive maps and detailed performance graphs. Replay your journeys on a timeline and analyze speed and elevation data. Import GPX files directly from other apps or your device.
- Interactive speed-colored maps
- Performance graphs for speed and elevation
- Timeline replay of journeys
- Direct GPX file import
- On-device data processing
- Detailed route analytics
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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 gradients—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: • Sailing and yacht racing • Hiking and backpacking • Road and mountain biking • Trail running • Skiing and snowboarding • Paragliding and hang gliding • Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding • Motorcycle adventures • Off-road exploration PRIVACY FIRST All data processing happens on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. No ads. No subscriptions.
GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer
Plan ultra-marathon routes with detailed elevation profiles and aid station waypoints. Calculate realistic split times based on terrain and export your course directly to your GPS watch for live tracking during races.
- Draw custom race routes
- Set aid station and water source waypoints
- Calculate grade-adjusted split times
- Export routes to GPS watches
- Live GPS position tracking on elevation profile
- Import and customize official race courses
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"How far to the next aid station?" That's the question at mile 62. GPX Trail Creator answers it before race day. Plan your exact route, set every aid station waypoint, preview every climb — then export directly to your GPS watch. ① PLAN YOUR RACE ROUTE Tap to draw your route. It auto-snaps to real trails. Add waypoints for every aid station, crew access point, and water source — each showing exact distance from start. See total elevation gain before you commit. ② GRADE-ADJUSTED SPLITS The pace calculator shows realistic split times at every segment based on actual gradient — not flat-road estimates. Know exactly where the hard miles are and plan your effort accordingly. ③ EXPORT TO YOUR GPS WATCH One-tap GPX export to Garmin, Coros, Suunto, and any GPX 1.1 device. Your full race route is on your wrist before your next training run. ④ LIVE POSITION ON RACE DAY Open your saved route during the race. Your GPS position appears live on the elevation profile. See exact distance to every aid station, and exactly how much climbing remains. ⑤ IMPORT FROM RACE DIRECTORS Get the official course GPX from your race director. Add your personal waypoints. Export your customized version back to your watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer at 5.0 against GPX Visualizer's 1.0. GPX Visualizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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 Trail Creator & Map Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GPX Visualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.
GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
GPX Visualizer ships an update every 5 days, GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPX Visualizer | GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STEFAN GAILLOT | RYAN KIM |
In-app purchases
GPX Visualizer
No in-app purchases
GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- GPX Trail Creator Premium$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$69.99
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