Open GPX Tracker vs RouteNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Open GPX Tracker
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.
- Create GPS traces with waypoints
- Offline map support
- Apple Watch App support
- Share and send GPX files
- Multiple map sources
- Add and edit waypoints
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Create GPS traces with waypoints. Offline map support, no time restrictions, no ads, no in-app-purchases, and all the data is private. Open GPX Tracker is ideal for: * Traveling and vacation (offline map app) * Collecting and sharing track and waypoints data. * Use it as your Camera GPS companion. * Keeping track of your hiking explorations and bike routes. * Creating routes and waypoints for editing Open Street Map. * Publishing Open Street Map Traces. * Creating real GPX files for testing your iOS apps in Xcode. Main Features: * Apple Watch App support * Offline maps of browsed areas * Load saved sessions and continue tracking * Auto recovery last session after crash or closing the app * Display tracking information in a map * Display speed, distance, coordinates and time * Use multiple map sources (Apple Maps, Open Street Maps, CartoDB, OpenTopoMaps, OpenSeaMaps) * Pause / Resume tracking * Add waypoint to user location * Add waypoint to any place in the map with a long press * Edit waypoint name * Drag & Drop waypoint pin * Remove waypoints * Share and send GPX files * Custom file naming All the tracked data is kept 100% private in your phone. No data is collected (Indeed, I don't want it at all). For all the details, please check the privacy policy link. Please note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
RouteNote
This app helps track routes for deliveries, sales, or outdoor activities. It allows users to log journeys, add notes and photos, plan routes, and share them. A subscription unlocks an ad-free experience and advanced features.
- One-tap GPS route tracking
- Log past routes and notes
- Pin locations with notes/photos
- Route planning for deliveries/travel
- Area stats and stop timer
- Route sharing via GPX/JSON
- Arrival alerts for saved locations
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RouteNote - Track Your Routes with Ease! Supercharge your delivery, sales, or outdoor adventures with RouteNote! This free GPS logger simplifies route tracking, note-taking, and plan management. Perfect for couriers, salespeople, and explorers who need a reliable, user-friendly tool to log their journeys. Key Features • One-Tap Tracking: Record routes instantly with high-precision GPS. • Multi-Log Display: View past routes and notes alongside your current path. • Notes & Photos: Pin locations with notes or photos for quick reference. • Route Planning: Create delivery areas or travel plans in advance. • Area Stats & Stop Timer: Count pins in an area or track idle time during deliveries. • Route Sharing: Export/import routes via GPX/JSON or share via AirDrop. • Arrival Alerts: Get audio notifications when approaching saved locations. Unlock More with a Subscription • Ad-Free Experience: Focus on your work without interruptions. • 9 Pin Types: Customize logs with extra pin options. • Advanced Maps: Switch between 2D, 3D, or satellite views. • Text Search: Filter pins by keywords in notes. • Route Management: Merge routes, compress data, or load from folders. • Camera Zoom & Address Editing: Enhance your notes with precision. • Making Area for City, State, etc automatically Who’s It For? • Delivery drivers, postal workers, or couriers optimizing routes. • Sales professionals managing client visits. • Hikers and travelers capturing unforgettable journeys. Simple. Intuitive. Powerful. Join thousands of professionals and adventurers using RouteNote! Download now for free and elevate your route tracking! Note • Uses iPhone’s built-in GPS. Accuracy may vary indoors or in urban areas with tall buildings. • Route planning uses iOS MKDirections, which may not be available in some regions. Terms of Use: http://zekoo2017.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-6.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open GPX Tracker at none against RouteNote's 4. Open GPX Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (133 vs 4). RouteNote's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (81% vs 67%). On price and rating 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
Both are free to download. RouteNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Open GPX Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
RouteNote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open GPX Tracker has 133 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Open GPX Tracker's written reviews are positive against 81% of RouteNote's.
Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, RouteNote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open GPX Tracker | RouteNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (133 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | 80.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 133 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juan Manuel Merlos | MUTSUAKI KIKUCHI |
Customer experience
Open GPX Tracker
RouteNote
Bugs and requests
Open GPX Tracker
Reported bugs
13 issues- 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
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- Duplicate or false track entries generated in exported files
- Decimal point missing in longitude coordinates
- App crashes when exporting via email
- GPX files not displaying on map after import
- App crashes or resets journey when returning to app
- Watch complication displays inconsistently
- Map does not follow user location during tracking
- App quits when phone is locked or closed
Requested features
18 requests- 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
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- Topographical map layer option
- Offline cached maps for specific areas
- Bulk copy and delete operations for tracks
- Confirmation dialog for file deletion
- Customizable date/time format for filenames
- Automatic track upload to cloud services (Dropbox, iCloud)
- Jump-to feature for entering latitude/longitude coordinates
- Street names and speed limits on satellite maps
- Adjustable GPS data collection frequency
- Text-only display mode to save battery
- Progress bar for map loading
- Watch app map view for offline navigation
- Adjustable units (miles vs kilometers) based on region
RouteNote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Open GPX Tracker
No in-app purchases
RouteNote
- RouteNote Standard (1month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- General full-featured(1month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- RouteNote Standard (3month)7 Days trial$8.993 Months
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- General full-featured(3month)7 Days trial$14.993 Months









