# TrailMapps: Rotorua — user reviews

> 16 indexed App Store user reviews of TrailMapps by Ryan Robertson.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailmapps-rotorua/id777479946/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailmapps-rotorua/id777479946.md

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Warning: Incorrect tracks included

*2022-08-22, version 2.14.2*

The tracks across Tarawera Rd in the Okareka reserve (outside the Whakarewarewa Forest) are not formed tracks or are walking only. Riding bikes will damage these routes and bikes are not permitted. Please don’t be mislead by this app.

### 1/5 — Crash

*2020-10-08, version 2.13*

App just crashes after opening?

### 1/5 — Not up to date

*2019-11-24, version 2.11.0*

This is an expensive app by App Store standards but I thought it would be worth it to have up to date information on the Rotorua trail network.  Imagine my disappointment when I hopped on the shuttle and was told that Billy T was closed for logging.  This is a must ride trail and the app made no mention of this.  If you're going to charge this much then make sure you keep it up to date.  Save your money and check Trailforks instead.

### 1/5 — Useless for crankworks

*2015-05-11, version 2.4.0*

Ews overlay didn't work during crankworks and gps overlay was very glitchy. Waste of money and ended up using a paper map

### 2/5 — Needs reception to work

*2015-12-20, version 2.5*

Great in the hotel room where you have wifi, slow to load on the main trails (mad if you don't), USELESS in the forest where there is no or limited reception (blue lake).  
Recommend a paper map over this.

### 2/5 — Menus don't work

*2015-02-25, version 2.3.2*

Each time I click on any of the menus at the bottom it displays a full page ad. Closing the ad displays the home page. I can't do anything with the Ap

### 3/5 — Needs updating.

*2026-01-17, version 2.16*

Great App but needs to be updated more often as tracks change or new ones are built.  Also the accuracy of some trails is questionable.  Ie: length, entry and exit points.

### 3/5 — No updates

*2025-08-24, version 2.16*

No regular updates for new tracks . Disappointing.

### 3/5 — Always outdated

*2024-01-13, version 2.16*

App works great but these people updating new trails is really bad

### 3/5 — Good - just needs more frequent map updates

*2023-11-05, version 2.16*

The app is fine, however can only be useful if the trails are accurate. Unfortunately trail (and event) updates are not frequent enough, especially given the number of new trails that are built, and others that have been logged. Would be such a better app if updates were ever 2-3 months.

## Most praised reviews (6 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Great app.

*2022-01-07, version 2.14.2*

Has been a really handy tool when navigating the redwoods mtb park. Wouldn’t be without it. Never had any issues with it crashing, seems to work well in all the areas I bike.

Would be cool if it had suggested route options put together by local riders maybe, who know the forest and tracks well. Route options could have different skill levels, riding duration and even starting points now that there are multiple carparks to start from. One of the hardest parts for a non local is trying to put together a good days riding and getting the best tracks included.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2016-12-05, version 2.9.2*

Awesome app! Saved me getting lost! Loved the details about the track and the upcoming races! Keep up the good work. Only recommendation is to see the track levels on the map 👌😊

### 5/5 — Rotorua trails

*2015-08-22, version 2.4.0*

Mean as just needs to be up dated

### 5/5 — Must have app!

*2014-09-28*

Must have app if riding, walking, running or driving in Rotorua. Only improvement would be if I could see where my friends are located.

### 5/5 — Made me so much more confident

*2014-01-11, version 1.0*

I've spent an hour slogging up Direct Rd instead of flying down Pipeline and it would have been so much less painful if we'd had this app as we'd have identified our mistake earlier. When you are looking at subtle options in the trails it helps you see if you've got it right. I totally recommend this for anyone wanting to explore areas they don't know - you'll be so much more confident. 

Expensive app but worth every cent.

### 4/5 — Great App! However

*2020-10-03, version 2.13*

It worked great until recently as the map for my local trails has been crashing when trying to open. Must just need an update.

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