Comparison

3pMaster vs GPXTool

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

Head to head
About

3pMaster

This navigation app provides real-time trip data, customizable alerts, and track recording. It supports external GPS devices and offers features like voice announcements, manual distance adjustments, and track export. It also includes a dark mode and inclinometer for enhanced usability.

Highlights
  • Real-time trip data display
  • Customizable voice announcements
  • Manual distance adjustment
  • External GPS device support
  • Track recording and export (GPX/KML)
  • Inclinometer and inclination alerts
  • Dark mode support
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A precise GPS tripmaster built for serious off-road, overland and rally driving β€” measure every meter, follow your roadbook, and keep your eyes on the trail. Trusted by off-roaders, overlanders and ralliers since 2013. 3pMaster turns your iPhone into a dedicated odometer. Track partial and total distance, follow your paper or printed roadbook, and let the app call out the numbers so you can focus on driving. IN YOUR LANGUAGE Fully localized in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Dutch β€” built with real rally terminology, not machine translation. A CLEAR DRIVING DASHBOARD β€’ Calm, readable layout with big numbers that read at a glance β€’ Large in-drive buttons and dialogs, easy to use while moving β€’ A clear compass you can pin to the dashboard β€’ Energy saving for longer trips PRECISE DISTANCE β€’ Partial and total distance, in kilometers or miles β€’ Adjust the odometer any time β€” type a new value or use the +/- buttons β€’ Calibrate once: drive a known stretch, enter the official distance, and every distance is corrected from then on β€’ Reverse: missed a turn? Drive back and the distance subtracts automatically β€’ Pause when you need to stop the trail β€’ Quick reset to begin the next section with a single tap β€’ Choose 2 or 3 decimals STAY INFORMED, HANDS ON THE WHEEL β€’ Voice announcements for current speed, partial and total distance, at your chosen frequency β€’ Distance beep every "x" km/miles β€’ Audio confirmation for the navigation buttons β€’ Control everything hands-free with Flic and Flic 2 wireless buttons INCLINOMETER β€’ Clear roll and pitch gauges, with a built-in vehicle illustration, a silhouette or your own photo β€’ Inclination alerts when slope passes your limit, or changes too suddenly TRACKS & MAPS β€’ See your track in real time on the map β€’ iCloud sync β€” record on one device, find your tracks on all of them β€’ Automatic track names based on where you started and finished β€’ Save tracks automatically or one by one, with your own names and notes β€’ Export to GPX or KML β€’ Turn any trip into a clean, great-looking map image β€” ready to share on social BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU DRIVE β€’ Works with the internal GPS or external receivers (tested with Garmin GLO 2 and Dual XGPS150A) β€’ Test GPS reception any time and set the accuracy threshold β€’ Two-finger swipe and double-tap options to prevent accidental changes β€’ Reorganized Settings β€” choose your announcement voice and coordinate format β€’ In-app tutorial to get you started Need a feature, or hit a problem? We read every message β€” reach us at support@3pmaster.com or from within the app. Note: 3pMaster needs an iPhone with GPS. A data connection is only needed for maps. Continued GPS use in the background can decrease battery life. Looking for iPad support and on-screen timers? See 3pMaster Pro, the universal version. For regularity (TSD/CAST) rallying, roadbook navigation and open-road timing, see 3pRally.

About

GPXTool

Features
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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.

Screenshots

3pMaster4 screens
GPXTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GPXTool at Free against 3pMaster's $12.99. GPXTool also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). 3pMaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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

GPXTool is free to download; 3pMaster costs $12.99 up front. GPXTool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3pMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3pMaster ships an update every 4 months, GPXTool every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
3pMaster versus GPXTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3pMasterGPXTool
Price$12.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStooj srlPierre-Alexis THURIERE

In-app purchases

None

3pMaster

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GPXTool

One-time1
  • Ad-free$0.99

Questions

Is 3pMaster free?
3pMaster costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPXTool free?
GPXTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3pMaster or GPXTool have ads?
Neither 3pMaster nor GPXTool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3pMaster or GPXTool?
3pMaster ships an update every 4 months, and GPXTool every 3 weeks. Most recently, 3pMaster was updated on October 10, 2026 and GPXTool on October 6, 2026.

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