I'd like to do routes, like with my old dedicated GPS. Too many questions before starting to record a track & too many questions when trying to save a track. Also when I open I don’t want old tracks in the way. I want to be able to add a waypoint from my own records, not only after I have already arrived at that point. Edit: the start and finish are now better, other issues the same and I'd like more mouse support for my android tablet. Copy/paste from the statistics no longer works. Great prog.
Reviews for GPX Viewer PRO
← Back to GPX Viewer PROExactly what I needed. I've used the free version of this for 2 years and decided to upgrade. It's perfect, not only can I view previous routes I've walked, but it can also trace/track as I walk. My goal is to walk every street, road and trail in the city I live and this app gives me a great visual of my progress.
App great to follow downloaded tracks. But for recording + FINDING own tracks, way too complicated! Annoying! First, you need to delve into the not-intuitive menus to record a walk or run. Then you record a track, okay, but when you stop there's a very strange two-step process to save + "export" said track -- still haven't got it, guess I'm stupid. Then looking for/opening a track is a several-minute-nightmare in subfolders -- you must fight your way thru screens and "paths". Please simplify!
This is my goto app for hiking. Love that I can create waypoints of interest in Google MyMaps, then overlay them on a trail by loading both files into GPX Viewer. I like the distance icons, but wish I could adjust size (they are a little to small for me to see in dim light conditions). Most of the trails have no cell service, and the offline maps are better than Google's online versions when hiking
It would be nice if the app truly downloaded all the information in the original geocaching file. The GPX file as downloaded onto my cellphone is extremely limited and has nothing of the original photos or other text data. Consequently, I still must manually download and save elsewhere for when I'm offline, out in the field. That said, I do like the maps that show all of a cache's waypoints, something I don't see on my GPXr. I also like the ability to quickly switch between map types.
I have changed my review from 2 stars since there is now the ability to connect directly with a track creator program (although I prefer the app Offroad so I can do everything on the phone) and now help is give on how to get app to work in background with android 10. The app is now behaving as I expected. All that is needed is couple of large font stats like time and distance when recording so that I don't have to get my glasses out constantly.
This app is usually all I use for following a route. It works very well. This is really all a GPX viewer should be. There are a surprising number of good maps to choose from also. My downside is having to use it on a device (smartphone) which can't be easily seen in some lighting conditions (full bright sun.)
Offline-maps disappear and take forever to re-download whatever network connection you have. Need to stay on the map download screen for it not to cancel, so prepare for a couple of hours locked within this screen if planning to use for navigation. Map packs are often grouped into entire countries, in case you are doing a 1500 mile stroll across the nation. Unfeasable for areas with poor or no cellular coverage. The functionality of the app itself, had it worked as intended, is highly desired.
Mostly great doing what it is supposed to, but as far as I can tell there's no way to increase the size of different map icons (like lean-tos and fireplaces etc.) and text like roadnames. They don't seem to scale when you zoom in. Especially on sunny days they are just impossibly small for my eyes. Because of this I'm forced to find some similar app that also scales the mentioned items.
This is the perfect app for those who like to plan their hikes using a desktop, download the kml/gpx files to their phone, and then use an app for navigation in a setting without a signal or data connectivity. It is well designed for this task, and aims to do nothing else, which I consider the right trade-off with respect to speed/responsiveness and battery consumption. The interface is simple an intuitive, and compared to some other apps it is very light on the battery (using up about 60% of my phone battery during a 8-hour hike, which is very reasonable; for multi-day hikes I carry a power bank and of course backup maps on paper if available). The PRO version is well worth it since it allows me to download offline maps, which I found to be high-quality (usually better than paper maps for most countries I visited). Maps are country-specific so it is easy to download the right ones in advance. I especially like the elevation display one can place below the map, it is very useful when planning rest stops with a group.
Paid for the pro - can open a GPX file and follow like a satnav. all good! Only question is random audible siren alerts which don't seem to indicate anything and can't turn them off. What are the sounds for?
Great app with support for waypoint files and its variety of online and offline maps. Unfortunately, I've docked it 2 stars because I'm put off by the fact that my "pro" purchase used to provide the extra maps but now I have to pay 2 EUR for each of the 3 sets (mapbox, here, and thunderforest). Not sure how long it's been like this, shame shame for moving features behind a paywall, very naughty for doing that to long-time supporters!
Great app and seems to work just as expected. Being able to download offline maps by country/region is an excellent feature. Early days yet, but the app is looking good, I have yet to try it out in the real world (mountains with no 'phone network). Soon...
Offline maps do not work offline. I had to purchase the outdoor map twice + pro upgrade and it's still not working. This is a rip-off!
The best app for offline maps, not only you can download pre made very good offline maps in paid version and also you can import your own mbtiles which is cool. Cool if you could search in maps that you downloaded when offline, right now you need to be connected to internet :/
Eh. I paid for the pro version to show support. The addition of offline maps was a bonus. Had access to all the online maps. Now 3/4 of the maps have become chargeable add-ons. A single charge for all them 'might' be OK. I understand you guys might be small but the removal of features then reintroducing them as micro transactions will have people looking elsewhere.
Introducing subscriptions, that's an automatic one star. I purchased everything & I'm disappointed. Generally it's not very intuitive, it's somewhat confusing and difficult to find options, I can't find how to delete a waypoint, the option just isn't there where it should be. Map editing doesn't work. There's no way to combine two track files into one (by modifying start and finish time). Weather maps are useless, waste of money. Online maps don't fully download. Offline are ugly.
I bought this app because I needed a backup gpx viewer for my trail race...the Fatdog120 mile. However today i used it in France for a bike ride and it was great. The bike rental store sent me a gpx so we could get from Uzes to Pont du Gare...and back. I loaded the route on the app and set the background to a street view and it was so easy to navigate with this app through tiny French villages and backwoods Such a versatile and awesome app
Upload routes from other apps for an easy guide is my favorite feature. The multiple map styles are great. Ability to download maps for offline use, have not really tried that feature out yet though. Also the record track feature is loaded with goodness, altitudes, speeds, top speed and more Great app guys. it's been awhile since I've reviewed but this app is still great and is continuously updated.
(edit) I like the simplicity of the design and the way the gps follows the user during a bike-ride. The editing could be clearer. There's a split option but the dev had to tell me to hold the add button to split a track. Two tracks can be merged but again, you have to know how to do it. If I could suggest something this would be a tutorial on how to use the Create Track on first use and a discrete help button in a corner which would restart the tutorial or display some text.