Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

GPX Visualizer4 screens
GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
GPX Visualizer versus GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPX VisualizerGPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTEFAN GAILLOTRYAN KIM

In-app purchases

None

GPX Visualizer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • GPX Trail Creator Premium$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$69.99

Questions

Is GPX Visualizer free?
GPX Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer free?
GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPX Visualizer or GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer?
GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer is rated higher. GPX Visualizer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GPX Visualizer or GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer have ads?
Neither GPX Visualizer nor GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPX Visualizer or GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer?
GPX Visualizer ships an update every 5 days, and GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer every 2 months. Most recently, GPX Visualizer was updated on October 30, 2026 and GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer on November 5, 2026.

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