Comparison

TripTracker vs GPX Viewer

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

Head to head
About

TripTracker

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TripTracker is a free, local-only GPS trip recorder. Tap Start new trip. TripTracker logs your route in the background while you walk, drive, hike, or ride. Stop when you're done. Your trip lands in the list, drawn on an Apple Map, ready to share as a GPX file you can keep, load into another map app, or hand off. Trips live in files on your phone. Nothing leaves it unless you tap Share, turn on iCloud Drive backup, or turn on place names. Great for: β€’ Walks, hikes, runs, bike rides, road trips β€’ Building up a personal log of routes you've taken β€’ Capturing a track to share with a friend or load into another app β€’ Anyone who wants a GPS recorder without an account, a feed, or a subscription β€’ Quiet outdoor days where you'd rather your phone stayed in your pocket What you get: β€’ Background GPS recording β€’ Live map and stats while recording, including distance, speed, elevation, and duration β€’ Tap any trip for a full map and stats; rename, resume, or delete β€’ Trim the start or end of a trip on a scrubber with a live map preview β€’ Read a multi-day trip one day at a time β€’ GPX export via the system share sheet. Works with any app that accepts GPX. β€’ Tune accuracy against battery life by choosing how often the app samples your location β€’ Metric or imperial. Distance, speed, and elevation in your units. β€’ Optional place names show where each trip starts and ends, and a new-country alert says hello when you cross a border. Looked up through Apple, only if you turn it on. β€’ Optional iCloud backup keeps your trips safe if you lose or swap your phone β€’ Recorded and stored on your phone Free to download β€” no subscription, no account.

About

GPX Viewer

Features
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GPX Viewer is a powerful GPS track viewer for iPhone and iPad. Open GPX files from hiking, cycling, running, driving, boating, and outdoor adventures, then explore them on beautiful interactive maps with detailed statistics and elevation profiles. View tracks, routes, and waypoints in one place. Analyze distance, speed, elevation gain, duration, pace, and more. Replay your journey with GPS playback, compare multiple tracks, and save favorite routes for quick access. Designed with a modern Apple-style interface, GPX Viewer works offline and keeps your data private on your device. Key Features Open GPX files from Files, iCloud Drive, AirDrop, Mail, Safari, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive Interactive maps with Standard, Satellite, Hybrid, Terrain, and Outdoor styles View tracks, routes, and waypoints with customizable colors and line styles Elevation profile with interactive chart and route highlighting Detailed trip statistics: distance, moving time, speed, elevation gain/loss, highest point, and more GPS playback with timeline controls and adjustable speed Compare multiple GPX tracks side by side Offline map support for remote areas Search places, coordinates, and saved routes Measure distance, area, and bearing on the map Export to GPX, KML, KMZ, CSV, JSON, and PDF Organize tracks with folders, tags, and favorites Home Screen widgets and Live Activities support Privacy-first design with local processing and no account required Whether you are hiking a mountain trail, cycling a new route, running a race, exploring backcountry roads, or reviewing GPS recordings, GPX Viewer gives you the tools to visualize, analyze, and share your adventures with confidence. Download GPX Viewer today and take your GPS tracks anywhere. The App offers two subscription options: -$7.99 Monthly -$34.99 Yearly Prices may vary by location. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.vanlangapps.com Terms of Use: https://tos.vanlangapps.com Should you choose to upgrade to a Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You may cancel automatic renewal and manage your subscription by selecting Manage App Subscriptions in your iTunes Account settings and selecting the subscription you want to modify. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Pro subscription, where applicable.

Screenshots

TripTracker4 screens
GPX Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TripTracker at none against GPX Viewer's 3. 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. GPX Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TripTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
TripTracker versus GPX Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTripTrackerGPX Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCow Cow Technologies LLCTu Anh Do

In-app purchases

None

TripTracker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GPX Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • GPX Viewer Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • GPX Viewer Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • GPX Viewer Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is TripTracker free?
TripTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPX Viewer free?
GPX Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TripTracker or GPX Viewer have ads?
Neither TripTracker nor GPX Viewer shows ads.

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