Adze is a GPX editor for plotting, editing and tidying tracks. TrailTrackr for Mac covers the same editing jobs and is the same app family as the iPhone and Apple Watch recorder.
Download in App Store See the comparisonAdze is a paid GPX editor (about $20 one-time on its site) with merge and split, rest stop detection, timestamp tools, statistics and route planning. TrailTrackr for Mac offers a similar editing toolset, plus GeoJSON support, a Help book in 8 languages and a direct path from the TrailTrackr iPhone app.
| Adze | TrailTrackr for Mac | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | One-time purchase, about $20 on its site | Mac App Store |
| Platform | Mac | Native Mac app, each file in its own window |
| Formats | GPX; KML export | GPX, KML and GeoJSON (open and save) |
| Merge, split, extract | Yes | Yes, incl. split at rest stops |
| Optimize tracks | Yes | Yes, Douglas-Peucker with live preview |
| Timestamp tools | Offset, overwrite, remove | Clear, offset, overwrite, sort |
| Draw routes and tracks | Yes, plan routes and waypoints | Yes, by clicking on the map, with automatic routing or straight lines |
| Statistics | Duration, speed, elevation, gradient | Selection-aware statistics |
Competitor details are based on publicly available information and can change; check Adze's own site for current plans and features.
For editing recorded tracks, largely yes. Both merge, split, optimize, edit points and fix timestamps. Compare the planning tools yourself before you switch.
Yes. Adze works with standard GPX files, and TrailTrackr for Mac opens GPX, KML and GeoJSON.
Yes. Pick an activity (hiking, bike, road bike, gravel, mountain bike, motorcycle or rail) and each click is routed along OpenStreetMap roads and paths. Choose Manual for straight lines.