# Open GPX Tracker vs GPX viewer

The clearest difference is rating: Open GPX Tracker at 4.3 against GPX viewer's 3.7. Open GPX Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (131 vs 9). GPX viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPX viewer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Open GPX Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open GPX Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open GPX Tracker has 131 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Open GPX Tracker's written reviews are positive against 75% of GPX viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, GPX viewer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open GPX Tracker | GPX viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-gpx-tracker/id984503772/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id1511582047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Merlos](https://appshunter.io/developer/984503771) | [Jonathan Gander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516302903) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### GPX viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id1511582047)

Import and display GPX routes on various map types, including custom ones. Visualize elevation profiles, track your position in real-time, and access detailed route information. Offline map downloads and route editing are also available.

**Highlights:** GPX file import, Multiple base map options, Custom map support, Offline map downloads, Elevation profile display, Real-time position tracking, GPX route editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| A burger | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hiking equipment | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open GPX Tracker free?

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

### Is GPX viewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Open GPX Tracker or GPX viewer?

Open GPX Tracker is rated higher. Open GPX Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while GPX viewer averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Open GPX Tracker or GPX viewer have ads?

Neither Open GPX Tracker nor GPX viewer shows ads.

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

Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, and GPX viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Open GPX Tracker was updated on September 21, 2026 and GPX viewer on September 21, 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.*