GPXTool vs GPX Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GPXTool
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GPXTool is designed to help you easily view, check, edit, and prepare your GPX files. Import your tracks from Files, iCloud, or other apps, then analyze them in detail before sharing or exporting them. Main features: β’ View GPX files on a map β’ 2D and 3D maps to better understand the terrain β’ Analyze distance, elevation gain, altitude, and grade β’ Interactive charts to follow the route kilometer by kilometer β’ Compare multiple GPX tracks β’ Detect anomalies: gaps, abnormal GPS points, noisy elevation, or suspicious back-and-forth sections β’ Merge multiple GPX files β’ Simplify a GPX by reducing the number of points β’ Trim the start or end of a track β’ Reverse the direction of a route β’ Clean up inconsistent points β’ Export to GPX, KML, or CSV GPXTool is useful for hiking, trail running, cycling, running, skiing, outdoor activities, or any activity based on a GPS track. The app helps you prepare your routes, check the quality of a GPX file, compare different variants, and export a cleaner track. Your data stays on your device.
GPX Viewer
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Someone sent you a route β a hike, a ride, a race course β and your iPhone can't open it. GPX Viewer fixes that in two seconds. Tap any GPX file from Messages, Mail, or Files and see the whole route on the map: the track, every waypoint, total distance, elevation gain, and time. Drag your finger across the elevation profile and watch your position move along the trail β know the climb before you climb it. EVERYTHING ON YOUR PHONE No account. No sign-up. Your files never leave your device. FREE β’ Open GPX files from anywhere β’ Full map: standard, hybrid, satellite β’ Distance, elevation gain/loss, time and speed β’ Interactive elevation profile β’ See your position on the route PRO β PAY ONCE, KEEP FOREVER β’ Save routes to your library β’ KML and KMZ import β’ Convert GPX β KML, export CSV β’ Merge and simplify tracks β’ Edit waypoints Built for hikers, trail runners, cyclists, motorcycle adventures, race day, drone flights, and everyone who's ever been sent a route file. A weekly Trail Pass is available for one-off trips. Download GPX Viewer, tap the file someone sent you, and see where you're going. Privacy : https://drishlabs.com/privacy Terms : https://drishlabs.com/terms Contact : https://drishlabs.com/contact
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPX Viewer at none against GPXTool's 1. GPXTool's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. GPXTool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPX Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GPXTool | GPX Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pierre-Alexis THURIERE | DRISH LABS |
In-app purchases
GPXTool
- Ad-free$0.99
GPX Viewer
No in-app purchases









