# GPX vs GPX View

GPX and GPX View both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of GPX's written reviews are positive against 0% of GPX View's. GPX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 9). GPX View's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for GPX against 4.4 for GPX View. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPX has 1.7K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of GPX's written reviews are positive against 0% of GPX View's.

GPX ships an update every 5 weeks, GPX View every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPX | GPX View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id880510678/reviews)** | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-view/id6448883175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyle Modesitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801852904) | [Yaroslav Babenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/814545711) |

## What reviewers say

### GPX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id880510678)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Multiple map styles available
- 👍 Useful graphs and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Difficulty importing files from various sources
- 🔒 Limited file management options
- 🔒 Lack of integration with other apps/services

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with importing GPX files
- Permissions errors when accessing local files
- Crashes when handling large data sets

**Requested features**

- 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)


### GPX View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-view/id6448883175)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPX View | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 is rated higher. GPX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while GPX View averages 4.4 from 9 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 October 26, 2026 and GPX View on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*