Comparison

Open GPX Tracker vs Easy GPX Creator

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

Easy GPX Creator

Features
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Easy GPX Creator - Simple GPS Route Builder Create GPS routes with just a few taps. Easy GPX Creator is designed for hikers, cyclists, runners, and outdoor enthusiasts who need to plan routes and export them to GPX or KML format. INTUITIVE ROUTE CREATION Tap anywhere on the map to add points. Continue tapping to build your route. Points automatically connect to form a path. The route line appears instantly between consecutive points. No complicated menus or settings - just tap and create. POWERFUL EDITING TOOLS Edit mode lets you modify routes with precision. Tap any point to select it (green ring appears). Long press and drag points to reposition them. Delete unwanted points with one tap. Move the entire route by adjusting individual points. Exit edit mode when finished. DUAL FORMAT EXPORT Export routes to GPX (GPS Exchange Format) or KML (Keyhole Markup Language). GPX is perfect for GPS devices and fitness apps. KML works great with Google Earth and mapping applications. Choose the format that fits your needs. FLEXIBLE SHARING OPTIONS Share routes directly with other apps using iOS share sheet. Save to app folder for quick access. Choose custom folder for organized storage. Send routes to navigation apps, fitness trackers, or cloud storage. Your routes, your way. FILE IMPORT SUPPORT Import existing GPX and KML files from other apps. Open files directly from Files app or other sources. Routes appear on the map instantly. Edit imported routes just like created ones. Combine multiple routes or modify existing paths. ROUTE HISTORY All exported routes are automatically saved to history. Access previously created routes with one tap. Load any route back to the map for viewing or editing. Swipe left to delete individual routes. Clear all history when needed. Never lose your work. INTERACTIVE MAP Based on OpenStreetMap for accurate worldwide coverage. Zoom and pan with standard pinch and drag gestures. See terrain, roads, and landmarks clearly. Find the perfect path for your adventure. Smooth 60fps performance even with complex routes. CLEAN INTERFACE Distraction-free design focuses on route creation. All tools are one tap away. Clear visual feedback for every action. Light and dark theme support with automatic switching. Optimized for both iPhone and iPad. MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in 11 languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, Turkish, Korean, Hindi, and Russian. Interface automatically adapts to your device language. Manual language selection available in settings. PRIVACY FOCUSED All routes stay on your device. No account required. No data collection or tracking. Works completely offline after initial map load. Your routes remain private and secure. PERFECT FOR Hikers planning trail routes. Cyclists mapping bike paths. Runners creating training routes. Outdoor enthusiasts exploring new areas. Travel planners organizing trips. Anyone who needs to create GPS routes quickly and easily. REQUIREMENTS iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. Internet connection required for map tiles. Route creation and editing work offline. SUPPORT For questions, feedback, or technical support, please contact us through the app or visit our support website. We respond promptly to all inquiries. Easy GPX Creator is free to download and use. The app is supported by non-intrusive advertising that appears after the third app launch. Ads are easily dismissible and don't interfere with route creation.

Screenshots

Open GPX Tracker4 screens
Easy GPX Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Open GPX Tracker at none against Easy GPX Creator's shown. Easy GPX Creator's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, Easy GPX Creator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Open GPX Tracker versus Easy GPX Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen GPX TrackerEasy GPX Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (131 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Manuel MerlosKSENIYA DEMIDOVA

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

Easy GPX Creator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Open GPX Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Easy GPX Creator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Open GPX Tracker free?
Open GPX Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy GPX Creator free?
Easy GPX Creator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Open GPX Tracker or Easy GPX Creator have ads?
Easy GPX Creator shows ads; Open GPX Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Open GPX Tracker or Easy GPX Creator?
Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, and Easy GPX Creator every 11 days. Most recently, Open GPX Tracker was updated on October 17, 2026 and Easy GPX Creator on October 9, 2026.

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