Simple GPX Tracker vs CX Map Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Simple GPX Tracker
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Simple GPX Tracker is a minimalist location tracker. No routing, no waypoints, no geocaching, no statistics, just a track in a GPX file. Its intended purpose is to live quietly in the background and keep track of your location for geotagging. The management of the GPX-tracks is delegated to the Files App.
CX Map Explorer
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Map Explorer turns the places you travel into a personal map of the world you have explored. Start exploring to record a walk, ride, or drive and watch your coverage grow over time. Save meaningful places as bookmarks, add a photo, review your walking and driving statistics, and set a daily reminder to get outside. YOUR MAP, ON YOUR DEVICE Your route history, bookmarks, photos, and settings stay on your device. Back up or restore your map whenever you choose. FEATURES β’ Record active exploration in the foreground or background β’ Build a growing map of explored places β’ Save and organize bookmarks with optional photos β’ Review distance, exploration, and trip statistics β’ Set daily exploration reminders β’ Export and import your local map data Map Explorer is designed for personal exploration and memories, not turn-by-turn navigation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Simple GPX Tracker at none against CX Map Explorer's shown. Simple GPX Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple GPX Tracker ships an update every 11 days, CX Map Explorer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple GPX Tracker | CX Map Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Middelhoek | Cygnus X Enterprises LLC |
In-app purchases
Simple GPX Tracker
No in-app purchases
CX Map Explorer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Simple GPX Tracker free?
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Do Simple GPX Tracker or CX Map Explorer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simple GPX Tracker or CX Map Explorer?
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