# Open GPX Tracker vs GeoTracker Pro

The clearest difference is price: Open GPX Tracker at Free against GeoTracker Pro's $7.99. Open GPX Tracker also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and device support (4 vs 2). GeoTracker Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Open GPX Tracker is free to download; GeoTracker Pro costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GeoTracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 131 and 47 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Open GPX Tracker's written reviews are positive against 33% of GeoTracker Pro'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, GeoTracker Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open GPX Tracker | GeoTracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-gpx-tracker/id984503772/reviews) | **[4.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geotracker-pro/id1547012516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Merlos](https://appshunter.io/developer/984503771) | [Daniel Medeiros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091004600) |

## 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


### GeoTracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geotracker-pro/id1547012516)

This navigation app records your location, speed, altitude, and weather data. It allows you to play back recorded tracks, create PDF reports, and export data in various formats. Customize units and import/export backups for comprehensive tracking.

**Highlights:** Records location, speed, altitude, and heading, Retrieves and records current weather information, Plays recorded tracks at multiple speeds, Provides suggested routes and directions, Exports track data to KMZ, GPX, and XLSX, Creates PDF reports with track statistics and charts, Imports and exports backups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open GPX Tracker free?

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

### Is GeoTracker Pro free?

GeoTracker Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Open GPX Tracker or GeoTracker Pro?

GeoTracker Pro is rated higher. Open GPX Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while GeoTracker Pro averages 4.5 from 47 ratings.

### Do Open GPX Tracker or GeoTracker Pro have ads?

Neither Open GPX Tracker nor GeoTracker Pro shows ads.

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

Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, and GeoTracker Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Open GPX Tracker was updated on October 17, 2026 and GeoTracker Pro on October 3, 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.*