Comparison

GPX vs GPX View

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

Head to head
About

GPX

Easily import and view GPS eXchange format (GPX) files from various cloud services, local storage, or email. Customize map displays, colors, and units. Organize files into folders and create shareable charts with elevation or speed data.

Highlights
  • Import GPX from cloud, device, email, URL
  • Customizable map display (Apple Maps, Google Maps, OSM)
  • Color customization for tracks and waypoints
  • Organize files with folders and previews
  • Create and share elevation/speed charts
  • Send waypoints to Apple Maps
Features
Currently charting
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Import and view GPS eXchange format (GPX) files. GPX-Viewer offers a customizable display of GPX files exported from many GPS devices and other apps that create GPX files. Import GPX files from the Cloud (includes iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc), your local device, or by using iTunes file sharing, email, a URL, or your pasteboard. - Customize your map: Apple Maps, Google Maps, OpenStreetMaps, or use a custom map tile source URL - Color customization for waypoints, track points, routes and tracks - Hide or show the waypoints, track points, routes or tracks on the map - Choose units: Metric, imperial, or nautical - Organize and quick-view files: Create folders to better organize your GPX files, and preview the tracks of all files within a folder - Import GPX files to the current GPX file - Send the waypoints to Apple Maps - Keep device from sleeping: Option to disable screen auto-lock Create and share charts: - Y axis: Elevation or speed - X axis: Track points, distance, or time A sample GPX file is included. Download free GPX files from many web sites, such as http://www.poi-factory.com and https://www.hikingproject.com. We also have GPX Viewer and GPX Editor apps for Mac computers. Visit the Mac App Store or our website for more info.

About

GPX View

Easily import and view GPX files on a map, displaying routes and tracks. This versatile app enhances navigation by providing a comprehensive overview of your data.

Highlights
  • Import GPX files
  • View GPX files on map
  • Display routes
  • Display tracks
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Our mobile application offers a range of features designed to enhance your user experience. One of the key features is the ability to import GPX files. This feature allows you to easily transfer data from other sources into the app. Additionally, you can view GPX files on the map. This includes routes and tracks, providing you with a comprehensive overview of your data. These features are designed to make the app more versatile and user-friendly, catering to your specific needs.

Screenshots

GPX4 screens
GPX View3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPX at 54% against GPX View's 0%. GPX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 6). GPX View's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GPX View is free to download; GPX costs $0.99 up front. GPX View sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPX View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPX has 1.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of GPX's written reviews are positive against 0% of GPX View's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPX ships an update every 5 weeks, GPX View every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
GPX versus GPX View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPXGPX View
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#76 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKyle ModesittYaroslav Babenko

Customer experience

GPX

All ratings1,667 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative40.7%

GPX View

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

GPX

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with importing GPX files
  • Permissions errors when accessing local files
  • Crashes when handling large data sets

Requested features

7 requests
  • Share menu integration
  • Integration with Files app
  • Timeline scrubbing functionality
  • Ability to change units (metric/imperial)
  • Support for more file formats (e.g., Strava GPX)
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  • Offline map caching
  • Turn-by-turn navigation

GPX View

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GPX

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GPX View

One-time1
  • GPX View$9.99

Questions

Is GPX free?
GPX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPX View free?
GPX View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPX or GPX View?
GPX View is rated higher. GPX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while GPX View averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do GPX or GPX View have ads?
Neither GPX nor GPX View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPX or GPX View?
GPX ships an update every 5 weeks, and GPX View every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPX was updated on September 24, 2026 and GPX View on September 13, 2026.

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