GPX Viewer vs GPX Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPX Viewer
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Someone sent you a route — a hike, a ride, a race course — 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 — know the climb before you climb it. EVERYTHING ON YOUR PHONE No account. No sign-up. Your files never leave your device. FREE • Open GPX files from anywhere • Full map: standard, hybrid, satellite • Distance, elevation gain/loss, time and speed • Interactive elevation profile • See your position on the route PRO — PAY ONCE, KEEP FOREVER • Save routes to your library • KML and KMZ import • Convert GPX ↔ KML, export CSV • Merge and simplify tracks • 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
GPX Tracker
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GPX Tracker is a free, offline-first app for adventure riding. Bring your GPX tracks, draw your next route or record your ride. Keep them in one place and follow them on the map. Save maps along the sections you plan to ride, without downloading the whole country. Your route and saved maps stay available when the signal drops. Built by a rider, for riders. No account. No cloud library. No ads. IMPORT AND MANAGE YOUR TRACKS • Import one or several GPX files from Files, or open them from another app. • Preview routes, spot duplicates and organize your library with names and emojis. • Recognise supported route sources automatically, with details you can edit. • Replace a track’s GPX file when you have a newer version, keeping its name and source details. CREATE YOUR OWN • Draw routes along mapped roads and paths, or connect points directly. • Save drawn routes and edit them later. • Record your rides with distance, duration and pause/resume. • Keep recording with the screen locked, with a Live Activity showing your ride status. Routed drawing uses walking and cycling paths. Always check that motorcycling is allowed. FOLLOW THE TRAIL • Follow your position with heading-up navigation. • Choose standard, satellite or topographic maps. • See waypoints for fuel, food, camping, water, hazards and more. • Check the weather along your route before you leave. • Lock the map in the rain to prevent accidental touches. • Keep the screen awake while you navigate. • Manage offline maps without deleting your tracks. Your tracks and recordings are stored on your device. Online maps, weather and routed drawing use external services. Download GPX files from your route provider’s website, then import them into the app. Built-in provider downloads and automatic route-update checks are no longer available. The app is free. An optional “buy me a coffee” tip unlocks nothing. Ride safe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPX Viewer at none against GPX Tracker's 1. GPX Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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 Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPX Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GPX Viewer | GPX Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | DRISH LABS | JOHANNES ERET |
In-app purchases
GPX Viewer
No in-app purchases
GPX Tracker
- Buy me a coffee$2.99








