GPX viewer 22.7.0 - App Store

GPX viewer 2 is my independent app for viewing and following your GPX routes. Carefully crafted for all outdoor enthusiasts - hikers, cyclists, motorcyclists and geocachers - with no ads and no subscription.

Import your routes from GPX files (tracks or routes), even if your file contains multiple tracks. Display them on a wide range of base maps (standard, satellite, OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap, Swisstopo, IGN...) or on your own custom maps, and download them for offline use.

Browse the interactive elevation profile, statistics, points of interest, image galleries, and even an audio guide if your GPX file includes one. Weather conditions at the start of your route are also available.

Follow your progress in real time and head out with confidence thanks to the navigation tools: compass, altitude, speed and manual bearing markers.

With an Apple Watch, send your routes to your wrist and follow them with your iPhone in your pocket: the track, its direction and its points of interest, in a pared-back interface that stays readable at a glance.

The app contains everything you need to go hiking and follow your route. To go further, three Pro levels are available as a one-time purchase - no subscription and no ads. A great way to support the app's development. Thank you!

Feature details:
- Import GPX files via a file, a web link, or directly from the Fitness app
- Manage imported GPX files (library)
- Display GPX track on the map (track and route, multi-tracks supported)
- Multiple base maps: standard, hybrid, 3D satellite, OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap, Swisstopo
- Add your own custom maps from a library or manually
- Download maps for offline use
- Map display: current position, start and end of route, points of interest, scale, route direction
- Choose track color and width
- Dynamic track coloring based on altitude variations, slope, or elevation gain
- Custom color and icon for waypoint markers
- Geocaching waypoint support with all geocaching-specific fields (cache type, difficulty, terrain, etc.)
- Keep screen always on to better follow the route (especially useful for cycling or motorcycling)
- Larger interface for cycling and motorcycling
- Rain mode to prevent accidental interface activation in wet conditions
- Map tile caching system
- GPX details: name, description, elevation profile, elevation gain/loss, distance, altitudes, image gallery, link, points of interest, duration
- Waypoint details: name, description, image gallery, links, distance along route
- Audio link support for audio guides (on GPX and Waypoints)
- Navigation tools with compass, GPS location, altitude, direction, and manual bearing markers on the map - with manual GPS coordinate entry and custom icon selection for each marker. Perfect for Geocaching!
- Apple Watch app: follow your routes on your wrist - track oriented to your heading, points of interest, remaining distance and elevation, and guidance if you stray from the route
- Weather conditions at the start of the route
- Navigate to the start of the route via Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze
- Share a GPX
- GPX source code editor (with easy renaming feature)
- Speed indicator
- Metric, imperial, or nautical measurement system (NM, ft, kts) - perfect for aviation and sailing

Note: If a GPX file won't open in my app, please contact me with the file - I will certainly be able to help.

My GPX viewer 1 app is still available on the App Store if your device is not compatible with GPX viewer 2.

Version History This new version introduces a long-awaited, much-requested feature: Apple Watch support! You can now send your routes to your watch and follow them right on your wrist.

The Apple Watch app shows the route, its direction and its points of interest (waypoints) in a deliberately pared-back interface: no base map, just the essentials, readable at a glance out in the field. It complements the iPhone app, which remains the place to plan and explore in detail with your own map layers.

This feature is available with the Pro Expedition version. If you already own Stroll or Adventure, a reduced price is now offered to upgrade to Expedition – a way of thanking you for your support. 2.7.0 Sep 14 In this version, I fixed a few issues and made several optimisations:
- Prevents crashes on very long GPX files on older devices;
- Fixed a bug when the device has poor GPS accuracy while manually placing a waypoint;
- Fixed a bug when inserting an invalid map layer.

More features coming soon! 2.6.2 Jun 13 This version fixes a bug with the entry of GPS coordinates for manual waypoints with certain keyboards.

And if you missed the latest new features, here is the information from version 2.6.0: GPX viewer 2 now supports geocaching and brings new features to make your adventures even easier!

- New: geocaching fields are automatically recognized on waypoints (cache type, difficulty, terrain, hint, etc.). All geocaching features are highlighted in a dedicated color throughout the app.
- New: the navigation tools have been improved – you can now place bearing markers on the map, manually edit their GPS position – perfect for geocaching! – and assign a custom icon.
- Improvement: it is now possible to download the map for a route that contains only waypoints (no track) – again, ideal for geocaching without network coverage!
- New: a shortcut now lets you rename your route directly from the list.
- Improvement: the route renaming feature is more robust to prevent accidental changes.
- Improvement: the app now automatically appears as an option when opening a GPX file on your device.
- Improvement: better support for GPX 1.0 format. 2.6.1 Jun 7 GPX viewer 2 now supports geocaching and brings new features to make your adventures even easier!

- New: geocaching fields are automatically recognized on waypoints (cache type, difficulty, terrain, hint, etc.). All geocaching features are highlighted in a dedicated color throughout the app.
- New: the navigation tools have been improved – you can now place bearing markers on the map, manually edit their GPS position – perfect for geocaching! – and assign a custom icon.
- Improvement: it is now possible to download the map for a route that contains only waypoints (no track) – again, ideal for geocaching without network coverage!
- New: a shortcut now lets you rename your route directly from the list.
- Improvement: the route renaming feature is more robust to prevent accidental changes.
- Improvement: the app now automatically appears as an option when opening a GPX file on your device.
- Improvement: better support for GPX 1.0 format. 2.6.0 Jun 3 GPX Viewer is back with version 2.5 and several new features:
- New: dynamic coloring of the GPX track based on altitude, slope, or elevation gain (enable in Settings)
- New: ability to manually add bearing markers on the map from the navigation tools (requires location to be enabled on the map)
- New: custom waypoint markers displayed according to instructions in the GPX file (requires the "glyph" tag in the GPX file)
- New: nautical measurement system (NM, ft, kts) – perfect for aviation and sailing (enable in Settings)
- New: image galleries now open in full screen (from GPX and waypoint detail pages)
- Improvements: many stability and performance improvements

I have also updated the Pro version system. It now comes in three cumulative levels that you can unlock.
For everyone who had already supported me with the Pro version, the maximum level is automatically activated! Enjoy it and thank you for your support! 2.5.0 May 27 - A few minor improvements and optimisations. A bit of a spring clean, really! 2.4.2 May 16 - For GPX files containing dates, improved display has been added: in the file list and on the GPX detail page. Thanks David!
- This update includes a few minor updates and code optimizations. Nothing special, just maintenance. 2.4.1 Feb 21 - For GPX files containing dates, improved display has been added: in the file list and on the GPX detail page. Thanks David!
- This update includes a few minor updates and code optimizations. Nothing special, just maintenance. 2.4.0 Feb 18 You asked for several new features — here they are!

- New with the offline map download feature: you can now choose to download the tiles for the route (as before) or all the tiles within the route area.
- New: for those using GPX viewer on a bike or motorcycle: you can now enable a larger interface for easier use while riding, and display buttons to zoom in or out on the map.
- New: you can now lock the interface when it’s raining to prevent rain from activating the map or buttons.
- New: in your GPX list, you can choose to display either the route name or the file name.
- Updated some texts and the FAQ.
- Fix issue with app orientation in landscape 2.3.1 08/13/2025 You asked for several new features — here they are!

- New with the offline map download feature: you can now choose to download the tiles for the route (as before) or all the tiles within the route area.
- New: for those using GPX viewer on a bike or motorcycle: you can now enable a larger interface for easier use while riding, and display buttons to zoom in or out on the map.
- New: you can now lock the interface when it’s raining to prevent rain from activating the map or buttons.
- New: in your GPX list, you can choose to display either the route name or the file name.
- Updated some texts and the FAQ. 2.3.0 08/11/2025 - The audio guide can now be listened to when the device is in silent mode.
- Text corrections 2.2.1 02/21/2025 In this new version, I've added two new features suggested by users:
- The track line can now have a semi-transparent color. Handy for viewing the map information below the trail.
- If your GPX or Waypoints contain audio links, you can now listen to them directly in GPX viewer 2. Just like an audio guide! 2.2.0 02/07/2025 - Minor bug fixes
- Remove links to X 2.1.1 01/12/2025 - New: The duration of your route - if defined in the GPX file - is now displayed on the elevation profile and on the GPX details page.
- New: Waypoint markers are now automatically set to the color defined in the GPX file. 2.1.0 12/26/2024 - New: comment fields (“cmt” node) in GPX and waypoints are now supported and displayed on detail pages. 2.0.20 11/16/2024 - Modification of IGN links in the base map library.
If you use an IGN base map, please delete it and add it again from the library. 2.0.19 10/10/2024 - New: the elevation profile now displays the distance and the ascending/descending elevation completed and remaining when you touch the graph. 2.0.18 08/26/2024 - New: Adds precision to Waypoints distances when displayed in km. 2.0.17 07/24/2024 - Fixes a bug when sharing a GPX file (when it had a name with a space). 2.0.16 06/06/2024 - Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash when accessing the base maps library
- Few improvements
- Update to most recent libraries 2.0.15 05/10/2024 - Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash when accessing the base maps library 2.0.14 05/09/2024 - New: You can now choose between 4 coordinates formats (thanks Patrick!) 2.0.13 01/12/2024 - New: if your GPX contains many points of interest (waypoints), you can search among them. (Requested by Tom)
- New: you can now sort your GPX files by date added. (Requested by Euan)
- Better handle GPX files opening to prevent conflicts with other apps that can open GPX files. (Reported by Fred)
- Code improvements for new systems. 2.0.12 01/07/2024 - Few texts correction
- Optimizations for iOS 17 2.0.11 10/17/2023 - Fixed a bug that prevented the template URL for custom map tiles from being typed in correctly. 2.0.10 09/03/2023