Comparison

Open GPX Tracker vs GPX View

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

GPX View

Easily import and view GPX files on a map, displaying routes and tracks. This versatile app enhances navigation by providing a comprehensive overview of your data.

Highlights
  • Import GPX files
  • View GPX files on map
  • Display routes
  • Display tracks
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Our mobile application offers a range of features designed to enhance your user experience. One of the key features is the ability to import GPX files. This feature allows you to easily transfer data from other sources into the app. Additionally, you can view GPX files on the map. This includes routes and tracks, providing you with a comprehensive overview of your data. These features are designed to make the app more versatile and user-friendly, catering to your specific needs.

Screenshots

Open GPX Tracker4 screens
GPX View3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open GPX Tracker at 67% against GPX View's 0%. Open GPX Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (131 vs 6). GPX View's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and ads 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. GPX View sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Open GPX Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPX View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open GPX Tracker has 131 ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of GPX View's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, GPX View every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Open GPX Tracker versus GPX View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen GPX TrackerGPX View
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (131 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings131 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Manuel MerlosYaroslav Babenko

Customer experience

Open GPX Tracker

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

GPX View

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

GPX View

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Open GPX Tracker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GPX View

One-time1
  • GPX View$9.99

Questions

Is Open GPX Tracker free?
Open GPX Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPX View free?
GPX View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Open GPX Tracker or GPX View?
GPX View is rated higher. Open GPX Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while GPX View averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Open GPX Tracker or GPX View have ads?
Neither Open GPX Tracker nor GPX View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Open GPX Tracker or GPX View?
Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, and GPX View every 3 weeks. Most recently, Open GPX Tracker was updated on October 13, 2026 and GPX View on October 17, 2026.

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