# GPX Trail Tracker vs GPS

The clearest difference is rating: GPX Trail Tracker at 4.6 against GPS's 3.4. GPX Trail Tracker also leads on ratings volume (256 vs 18) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). GPS's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPX Trail Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPX Trail Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPX Trail Tracker has 256 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of GPX Trail Tracker's written reviews are positive against 60% of GPS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GPX Trail Tracker ships an update every 2 months, GPS every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPX Trail Tracker | GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-trail-tracker/id932361069/reviews)** | [3.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-pro/id984920064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [murbit GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/549126672) | [Marvin Wagner](https://appshunter.io/developer/578107479) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clear interface
- 🔋 Low battery consumption
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Functional
- 👍 Free with unobtrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable recording
- 🐛 Stops recording after short time
- 🐛 GPS tracking is terrible/inaccurate
- 🐛 Doesn't record anything
- 🐛 Inaccurate distance calculation

**Reported bugs**

- App switches to a model with mandatory registration without notice
- Recording is interrupted after a short time
- GPS tracking is inaccurate, showing incorrect paths
- Does not record any movement
- Kilometer count is inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Replay logged trips showing distance, speed, height, position
- Improve stats on saved trips
- More detailed maps
- Adjustable snapshot frequency


### GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-pro/id984920064)

Record your outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, or driving with live route tracking. Monitor speed, altitude, and create custom map markers. Share your recorded routes with friends in various export formats.

**Highlights:** Live route tracking on map, Record speed and altitude, Create custom map markers, Pause and resume recordings, Export routes in KML, GPX, CSV, Share recordings with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPX Trail Tracker free?

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

### Is GPS free?

GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

GPX Trail Tracker is rated higher. GPX Trail Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while GPS averages 3.4 from 18 ratings.

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

Neither GPX Trail Tracker nor GPS shows ads.

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

GPX Trail Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and GPS every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPX Trail Tracker was updated on November 13, 2026 and GPS on November 13, 2026.

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