# Open GPX Tracker vs Smart GPS Trackers

The clearest difference is rating: Smart GPS Trackers at 5.0 against Open GPX Tracker's 4.3. Open GPX Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (133 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Smart GPS Trackers 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 133 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open GPX Tracker | Smart GPS Trackers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-gpx-tracker/id984503772/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-gps-trackers/id6469588474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Merlos](https://appshunter.io/developer/984503771) | [Arslan Ayub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712255026) |

## 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


### Smart GPS Trackers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-gps-trackers/id6469588474)

This application provides real-time vehicle tracking using advanced GPS technology. It offers detailed reporting on location, speed, and operational status to enhance fleet management and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Real-time location tracking, Speed and direction monitoring, Idle time reporting, Start/stop event alerts, Advanced mapping software, Flexible reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Smart GPS Trackers free?

Smart GPS Trackers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Open GPX Tracker or Smart GPS Trackers?

Smart GPS Trackers is rated higher. Open GPX Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Smart GPS Trackers averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Open GPX Tracker or Smart GPS Trackers have ads?

Neither Open GPX Tracker nor Smart GPS Trackers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open GPX Tracker or Smart GPS Trackers?

Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, and Smart GPS Trackers every 5 months. Most recently, Open GPX Tracker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Smart GPS Trackers on October 12, 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.*