Comparison

iTracker vs GPX Follower

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

Head to head
About

iTracker

Log real-time location data with user-defined intervals. View journey information on an interactive map or through built-in CSV and GPX viewers. Export routes for use in third-party software and bookmark waypoints graphically or manually.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS telemetry logging
  • Interactive map display
  • CSV and GPX route viewer
  • Waypoint bookmarking
  • Point-to-point distance calculator
  • Speed and elevation graphs
  • SMS location sharing
Features
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iTracker is a GPS based telemetry logger that stores real-time location data at user defined intervals. Journey information can be displayed on an interactive map or through the built-in CSV and GPX viewer. Routes exported via email can be imported into third party software that support both Comma-separated and GPS eXchange file formats. Waypoints can be graphically or manually bookmarked, then imported and exported via the clipboard. β€’ Multi-Purpose GPS Telemetry Logger β€’ Real-time Waypoint Tracking, ideal for Geocaching β€’ Interactive Routes (Road and Hybrid) β€’ Route GPX and CSV Viewer (Exportable Via Email and the clipboard) β€’ Graphically or Manually Bookmark Waypoints β€’ Pan between Current Location and a Selected Waypoint β€’ Graphically call up and Zoom into any Bookmarked Waypoint β€’ Exportable Bookmarked Waypoints via the Clipboard β€’ Point-to-Point β€œAs the crow flies” Distance Calculator β€’ Speed and Elevation Performance Graph β€’ Retrieve location information from current co-ordinates β€’ Search bar, enabling the user to perform a text lookup for any given location β€’ Switch between Imperial and Metric β€’ Speech Notification β€’ 16 Point Compass β€’ Granular Data β€’ Copy multipoint tracking list to clipboard β€’ Send current location or waypoint via SMS (Ideal for lone workers) β€’ Exporting of the history and waypoint database via iTunes file sharing β€’ Compatible with iOS 7, 8 and 9 Perfect for trekking, orienteering, geocaching, walking, hiking, rambling, jogging, running, marathons, cycling, sailing, driving, ride outs, track days and day to day travel. Sample database available to download from the support website. In order to use the geolocation feature the app must first be authorised to use the iPhone's GPS location service, in (Settings/Privacy/Location Services/iTracker). Real-time mapping is subject to mobile broadband coverage and speed. Your operator may charge you for 3G/4G data usage. The continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life Please Note: Dropbox has been deprecated and is no longer supported by this app, please export via email.

About

GPX Follower

Easily import, view, and follow GPS tracks in GPX format. Ideal for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and motorcycling.

Highlights
  • Import GPX files
  • View GPS tracks
  • Follow navigation routes
  • Supports walking
  • Supports cycling
  • Supports motorcycling
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Import, view and follow GPS eXchange format (GPX) files. Can be used for walking, cycling, motorcycling

Screenshots

iTracker4 screens
GPX Follower3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTracker at 100% against GPX Follower's 33%. iTracker also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 9.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, GPX Follower every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
iTracker versus GPX Follower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTrackerGPX Follower
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews β€” better33.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 β€” better9.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZonk TechnologyJohan Degraeve

Customer experience

iTracker

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GPX Follower

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

iTracker

No in-app purchases

None

GPX Follower

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTracker free?
iTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPX Follower free?
GPX Follower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iTracker or GPX Follower have ads?
Neither iTracker nor GPX Follower shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTracker or GPX Follower?
iTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPX Follower every 2 weeks. Most recently, iTracker was updated on October 12, 2026 and GPX Follower on October 3, 2026.

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