# Open GPX Tracker vs Locus Map Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Open GPX Tracker at 4.3 against Locus Map Lite's 3.6. Open GPX Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (133 vs 8). Locus Map Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locus Map Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Open GPX Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open GPX Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open GPX Tracker has 133 ratings behind it against 8, 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 58% of Locus Map Lite's.

Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, Locus Map Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open GPX Tracker | Locus Map Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-gpx-tracker/id984503772/reviews)** | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 57.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Merlos](https://appshunter.io/developer/984503771) | [Asamm Software, s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646009661) |

## 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


### Locus Map Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295)

Navigate your outdoor adventures with detailed global maps for hiking, biking, and skiing. Discover points of interest, record your activities, and plan custom routes. Works offline and syncs across devices, integrating with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Global hiking and biking maps, Points of Interest with Wikipedia photos, Activity track recording, Route planning, Offline map support, Sync across devices, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gold Annually | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open GPX Tracker free?

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

### Is Locus Map Lite free?

Locus Map Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Open GPX Tracker or Locus Map Lite?

Open GPX Tracker is rated higher. Open GPX Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Locus Map Lite averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Open GPX Tracker or Locus Map Lite have ads?

Neither Open GPX Tracker nor Locus Map Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open GPX Tracker or Locus Map Lite?

Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, and Locus Map Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Open GPX Tracker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Locus Map Lite on November 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.*