# Open GPX Tracker vs GPS

The clearest difference is rating: Open GPX Tracker at 4.3 against GPS's 3.4. Open GPX Tracker also leads on ratings volume (131 vs 17). GPS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.

Open GPX Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open GPX Tracker has 131 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Open GPX Tracker's written reviews are positive against 60% of GPS's.

Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, GPS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open GPX Tracker | GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-gpx-tracker/id984503772/reviews)** | [3.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-pro/id984920064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 59.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Merlos](https://appshunter.io/developer/984503771) | [Marvin Wagner](https://appshunter.io/developer/578107479) |

## 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


### GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker-pro/id984920064)

Record your outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, or driving with live route tracking. Monitor speed, altitude, and create custom map markers. Share your recorded routes with friends in various export formats.

**Highlights:** Live route tracking on map, Record speed and altitude, Create custom map markers, Pause and resume recordings, Export routes in KML, GPX, CSV, Share recordings with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 GPS free?

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

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

Open GPX Tracker is rated higher. Open GPX Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while GPS averages 3.4 from 17 ratings.

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

Neither Open GPX Tracker nor GPS shows ads.

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

Open GPX Tracker ships an update every 5 months, and GPS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Open GPX Tracker was updated on October 13, 2026 and GPS on October 6, 2026.

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