Comparison

Open GPX Tracker vs RouteHistory

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

RouteHistory

Record and view your travel history with GPS tracking. Log routes for driving, traveling, or running, and export your data to GPX files. Sync your logs with iCloud and organize them with tags and folders.

Highlights
  • Record GPS logs
  • Set waypoints
  • Suspend and add to records
  • View all logs at once
  • Output to GPX files
  • Sync data with iCloud
  • Import GPX files
Features
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"RouteHistory" is a GPS Tracker Application. It specializes in showing you the route you have traveled and can show you all your past GPS logs at once. It can be used in a variety of situations such as driving, traveling, and running. Output to GPX files is supported by default. Once you've started logging, you can use another app or even lock the screen to log. Function - Record GPS logs - Set waypoints to log - Suspend Records - Additions to the existing log - View Log - Tag function - Output to a GPX file - Importing GPX files - View all logs at once - Batch display of logs for specified conditions - Deleting the log - Syncing data with iCloud - Recording while displaying the past log - Corresponds to units of km and mi - Backup Function - Log join function (requires viewing of reward ads) - Delete log location (requires viewing of reward ads) The iCloud sync feature is available by enabling the settings. The iCloud sync feature is also available on iOS 13 and above. The GPX file that can be imported is basically a GPX file output from this application, but it is also possible to import a GPX file created by another application, etc., if it is a GPX file with the same configuration as this application. Premium Add-on 1. Select and display multiple logs - You can select and display multiple logs. - You can change the color displayed for each selected log. 2. Playback of recorded routes - Detailed information such as time of day, distance, and elapsed time of a location recorded at a certain point can be displayed. 3. Display a portion fo the log in a specified range. - Output a specified range to a GPX file. 4. Displaying route color settings for each group - All log display screens can be set to display the route color for each group. 5. Hide Ads You can purchase Premium Add-on from the settings screen. Unlimited use with a single purchase. *Please note that prices are subject to change without notice. RouteHistoryPlus function (cloud function) 1.Personal folders in the cloud can be used. - Logs can be saved in the cloud. 2.Group folders can be created in the cloud. - Share logs with multiple users. 3.Share location information - Share your location with other users on the logging screen. * Some functions are available for free. Frequently Asked Questions Q. GPX files cannot be loaded in some applications A. Please try it with the file that you selected [GPX Export] when you output GPX file. Note Since it uses the iPhone's built-in GPS for logging, power consumption is high during logging. Depending on the reception of the GPS signal, it may not be possible to record the position correctly. (When it is difficult or impossible to receive a GPS signal, such as in a building or tunnel) Please do not operate the vehicle while walking or driving, as it is very dangerous. The developer assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by the use of this application. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Open GPX Tracker4 screens
RouteHistory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open GPX Tracker at none against RouteHistory's 2. Open GPX Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). RouteHistory's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RouteHistory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Open GPX Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RouteHistory holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 131 and 304 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Open GPX Tracker's written reviews are positive against 70% of RouteHistory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, RouteHistory monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Open GPX Tracker versus RouteHistory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen GPX TrackerRouteHistory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (131 ratings)4.7 (304 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews69.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings131304 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Manuel MerlosKazuhiko Oda

Customer experience

Open GPX Tracker

All ratings131 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative22.4%

RouteHistory

All ratings304 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative12.1%

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

RouteHistory

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Open GPX Tracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RouteHistory

Subscriptions1
  • RouteHistoryPlus14 Days trial$12.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Add-On$14.99

Questions

Is Open GPX Tracker free?
Open GPX Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RouteHistory free?
RouteHistory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Open GPX Tracker or RouteHistory?
RouteHistory is rated higher. Open GPX Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while RouteHistory averages 4.7 from 304 ratings.
Do Open GPX Tracker or RouteHistory have ads?
RouteHistory shows ads; Open GPX Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Open GPX Tracker or RouteHistory?
Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, and RouteHistory monthly. Most recently, Open GPX Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and RouteHistory on September 24, 2026.

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