# Open GPX Tracker vs Plot Routes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open GPX Tracker at 67% against Plot Routes's 0%. Open GPX Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (131 vs 1). Plot Routes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plot Routes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Open GPX Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plot Routes 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 1, 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 Plot Routes'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, Plot Routes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open GPX Tracker | Plot Routes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-gpx-tracker/id984503772/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plot-routes-touchtrails/id6739418128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Merlos](https://appshunter.io/developer/984503771) | [Wolfgang Knecht](https://appshunter.io/developer/976631374) |

## 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


### Plot Routes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plot-routes-touchtrails/id6739418128)

Easily plan and navigate outdoor routes with custom drawing, turn-by-turn voice guidance, and offline Apple Watch support. Track your adventures, import GPX files, and share your journeys.

**Highlights:** Custom route drawing, Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Offline Apple Watch navigation, Distance and elevation profiles, GPX file import and export, GPS adventure tracking, Waypoint customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open GPX Tracker free?

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

### Is Plot Routes free?

Plot Routes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Open GPX Tracker or Plot Routes?

Plot Routes is rated higher. Open GPX Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Plot Routes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Open GPX Tracker or Plot Routes have ads?

Neither Open GPX Tracker nor Plot Routes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open GPX Tracker or Plot Routes?

Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, and Plot Routes every 4 days. Most recently, Open GPX Tracker was updated on October 13, 2026 and Plot Routes on October 7, 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.*