Open GPX Tracker vs GPX viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create GPS traces with waypoints
- Offline map support
- Apple Watch App support
- Share and send GPX files
- Multiple map sources
- Add and edit waypoints
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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.
GPX viewer
Easily import and follow GPX files for hiking and cycling adventures. Create your own routes and navigate with interactive maps. Unlock advanced features with the Pro version for a premium experience.
- Import GPX files
- Create GPX files
- Interactive maps
- Hiking and cycling tracks
- Easy navigation
- Pro version features
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Introducing GPX Viewer - Route on Map! Are you an outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, cycling, or exploring new routes? Look no further! GPX Viewer is your ultimate companion for adventure, empowering you to import and follow GPX files on maps for an immersive and thrilling experience. Key Features: Import GPX Files: Seamlessly import GPX files from various sources, whether it's a route shared by a friend or a popular trail from an online community. GPX Viewer ensures that you never miss out on the best paths for your next adventure. Create GPX files easily within the app. Interactive Maps: Our app offers dynamic and user-friendly maps that display the imported GPX routes with precision. Hiking and Cycling Tracks: Whether you're into hiking or cycling, GPX Viewer caters to all outdoor enthusiasts. Choose your preferred activity. Easy Navigation: With clear and intuitive navigation features, you can focus on the thrill of the journey without getting lost. GPX Viewer guides you along the trail, ensuring you stay on course and safely reach your destination. Pro Version Perks: Unlock the full potential of GPX Viewer with our Pro version, offering exciting additional features, such as multiple map types, standard, hybrid, satellite and extended tracking capabilities. Upgrade to Pro for an enhanced and premium adventure experience. User-Friendly Interface: We designed GPX Viewer with simplicity in mind, ensuring that even beginners can use the app effortlessly. Get started in no time and embark on your next adventure with ease. GPX Viewer - Route on Map is your gateway to endless outdoor adventures. It's time to explore new horizons, conquer challenging trails, and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. Download GPX Viewer now and start your unforgettable journey today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open GPX Tracker at 67% against GPX viewer's 30%. Open GPX Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). GPX viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. GPX viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Open GPX Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
GPX viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 131 and 59 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Open GPX Tracker's written reviews are positive against 30% 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 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open GPX Tracker | GPX viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (131 ratings) | 4.5 (59 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews — better | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 131 — better | 59 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juan Manuel Merlos | Lucas den Otter |
Customer experience
Open GPX Tracker
GPX viewer
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 viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Open GPX Tracker
No in-app purchases
GPX viewer
- GPX Viewer PRO$9.99
