Comparison

LocationsX vs GPX navigate with Google Maps

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

Head to head
About

LocationsX

Features
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LocationsX is a app that share the locations and messages via iCloud without the any registration. So you should sign in to iCloud and turn on iCloud Drive. Each group can contain the members up to a maximum of 6 members. The group is automatically deleted after a lapse of 36 hours since the last update of group information: 1 )You create the your group 2) You send the invitation mails to your friends. 3) Your friend taps the URL on the invitation mail of mail app and joined the group. Please copy and past the URL to Safari, if you do not use mail app of iOS So, LocationsX will launch and ask for your nickname. 4) Tap β€œstart sharing” and you and your friend share the locations. 5) Tap β€œchat list” , you can show the messages from friends. 6) Write the message to the group and tap β€œsend messages”. 7) Tap the portrait image in Group Info, you can select the photo for your portrait. It is displayed on the icon on the map. You can upload your location in the background if you turn on β€œEnable background update”. Notes:Please pay attention to the remaining amount of the battery. Continued use of GPS running in the background location sharing can dramatically decrease battery life in similar to foreground.

About

GPX navigate with Google Maps

Features
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GPXMaps is the GPS navigation app for your own routes. Import and export GPX files, record new routes, and follow them with voice guidance. No subscription, no required account, just works. First GPX app which works with NATIVE Google Maps embedded! Used for hiking, walking, cycling, car enduro's etc etc. FEATURES - Import GPX and KML files via file or URL - Record your own routes with GPS - Three navigation modes: exact GPX, Google Directions, or simulation - Voice guidance in 4 languages (Dutch, English, German, French) - Standard, satellite and hybrid map view - Auto-zoom on upcoming turns - Map rotates with heading (heading-up) - No account required - Privacy-friendly: routes stay on your device GPX FILES GPXMaps works with GPX and KML standard files. Import routes from Strava, Komoot, AllTrails, RouteYou, or any GPX source. Paste a direct link to a .gpx or .kml file to import it instantly. NAVIGATION MODES Exact GPX - navigate precisely over your recorded track with auto-calculated voice instructions. Google Directions - use Google routes with street names ("Turn right on Main Street"). Simulation - play the route virtually to check voice instructions before driving. RECORD Tap record and GPXMaps captures your route with GPS points, elevation and time. Pause and resume as often as you like. Save with a name and type (driving, cycling, walking). SETTINGS Customize everything: language, map type, voice speed, units (kilometers or miles), heading-up, auto-zoom. INTERNET An active internet connection is required for map display and Google Directions. GPS tracking and voice instructions also work without internet. PRIVACY GPXMaps collects no data. All routes stay on your device. Location is only used for live navigation and recording. https://www.verleijservices.nl/eula

Screenshots

LocationsX4 screens
GPX navigate with Google Maps2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LocationsX at Free against GPX navigate with Google Maps's $3.99. GPX navigate with Google Maps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On in-app purchases, 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

LocationsX is free to download; GPX navigate with Google Maps costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocationsX ships an update every 6 months, GPX navigate with Google Maps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 3 level
LocationsX versus GPX navigate with Google Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocationsXGPX navigate with Google Maps
PriceFree β€” better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rankβ€”#164 β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB29 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBecomingSystemsVerleij Services Bv

In-app purchases

None

LocationsX

No in-app purchases

None

GPX navigate with Google Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LocationsX free?
LocationsX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPX navigate with Google Maps free?
GPX navigate with Google Maps costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LocationsX or GPX navigate with Google Maps have ads?
LocationsX shows ads; GPX navigate with Google Maps does not.
Which is updated more often, LocationsX or GPX navigate with Google Maps?
LocationsX ships an update every 6 months, and GPX navigate with Google Maps every 2 weeks. Most recently, LocationsX was updated on October 11, 2026 and GPX navigate with Google Maps on October 25, 2026.

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