# GNSS View vs Open GPX Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Open GPX Tracker at 131 against GNSS View's 19. Open GPX Tracker also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for GNSS View against 4.3 for Open GPX Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open GPX Tracker has 131 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of GNSS View's written reviews are positive against 67% of Open GPX Tracker's.

GNSS View ships an update every 7 months, Open GPX Tracker every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GNSS View | Open GPX Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnss-view/id924350018/reviews) | [4.3 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-gpx-tracker/id984503772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **131** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 67.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEC Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/423274625) | [Juan Manuel Merlos](https://appshunter.io/developer/984503771) |

## What reviewers say

### GNSS View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnss-view/id924350018)

Visualize the positions of satellite navigation systems like QZSS and GPS in the sky. View satellite arrangements on a radar or through augmented reality from your current location. Supports multiple satellite constellations and customizable display options.

**Highlights:** Position Radar view of satellites, Augmented Reality (AR) display, Supports QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS, Select specific signal satellites, Set elevation mask angle, Display HDOP and VDOP values

**In-app purchases:** none


### Open GPX Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-gpx-tracker/id984503772)

Record GPS tracks with waypoints and offline maps. This app offers privacy, no ads, and no in-app purchases. Ideal for travel, hiking, biking, and creating GPX data for mapping or app development.

**Highlights:** Create GPS traces with waypoints, Offline map support, Apple Watch App support, Share and send GPX files, Multiple map sources, Add and edit waypoints

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, intuitive, and clean user interface
- 💰 Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 📍 Accurate GPS tracking and waypoint creation
- ⌚ Apple Watch integration for convenient tracking
- 🔋 Lightweight and battery-efficient operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Files fail to save without error notification
- 🐛 App crashes when opening saved files folder
- 🐛 Data loss after app updates or crashes
- 🐛 Gaps in GPS recording data
- 🐛 App crashes when opening GPX files after inactivity

**Reported bugs**

- File save fails silently with long filenames or filepaths
- App crashes when accessing files folder from main screen
- GPX files lost after app updates or reinstallation
- Inconsistent file saving (fails approximately 1/3 of the time)
- App crashes when trying to open GPX files after period of inactivity

**Requested features**

- Auto-save functionality for tracking sessions
- Persistent notification when recording is active
- Ability to edit tracks before exporting
- Import custom geo-referenced map images
- Adjustable route color and line thickness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GNSS View free?

GNSS View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Open GPX Tracker free?

Open GPX Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GNSS View or Open GPX Tracker?

GNSS View and Open GPX Tracker are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19 and 131 ratings respectively.

### Do GNSS View or Open GPX Tracker have ads?

Neither GNSS View nor Open GPX Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GNSS View or Open GPX Tracker?

GNSS View ships an update every 7 months, and Open GPX Tracker every 5 months. Most recently, GNSS View was updated on September 29, 2026 and Open GPX Tracker on September 30, 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.*