# GPX vs GPX Trail Tracker

The clearest difference is price: GPX Trail Tracker at Free against GPX's $0.99. GPX Trail Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). GPX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (54% vs 42%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GPX Trail Tracker is free to download; GPX costs $0.99 up front. GPX Trail Tracker 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 4.6 for GPX Trail Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPX has 1.7K ratings behind it against 253, 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 42% of GPX Trail Tracker's.

GPX ships an update every 5 weeks, GPX Trail Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPX | GPX Trail Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id880510678/reviews) | **[4.6 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-trail-tracker/id932361069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 253 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyle Modesitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801852904) | [murbit GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/549126672) |

## What reviewers say

### GPX

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

**Currently charting:** #102 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 Trail Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-trail-tracker/id932361069)

Record your journeys with this straightforward GPS tracker. It logs your travel data for driving, biking, or hiking, offering features like auto-stop and distance filtering. Export your recorded trips in GPX format for use in other applications.

**Highlights:** GPS trip tracking, Distance filter, Auto stop recording, Trip reminder, Track list and map view, GPX file export (wpt and trk), Delete recorded tracks

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Ads Free Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPX free?

GPX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPX Trail Tracker free?

GPX Trail Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPX or GPX Trail Tracker?

GPX Trail Tracker is rated higher. GPX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while GPX Trail Tracker averages 4.6 from 253 ratings.

### Do GPX or GPX Trail Tracker have ads?

Neither GPX nor GPX Trail Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPX or GPX Trail Tracker?

GPX ships an update every 5 weeks, and GPX Trail Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, GPX was updated on October 16, 2026 and GPX Trail Tracker on October 14, 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.*