# Trails · Outdoor GPS Logbook — user reviews > 54 indexed App Store user reviews of Trails · Outdoor GPS Logbook by iosphere GmbH, rated 3.13/5 from 30 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trails-outdoor-gps-logbook/id913277014/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trails-outdoor-gps-logbook/id913277014.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 10 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 9 ## Newest reviews (12 of 54) ### 3/5 — Abandoned by developer? *2022-10-16, version 4.09* I’ve used this app many, many times for recording hikes, mountain bike rides and walks. It’s great as a logbook for outdoor activities. For whatever reason, it’s be difficult to find a good outdoor GPS recording app, and this one so far has been the best. My favorite feature is automatically stopping the recording when you get back to your start spot. Simple, but so incredibly useful. That all being said, it’s been a VERY long time since the app has received any updates. As a paid subscriber, it’s starting to make me wonder what I’m paying for. I’m hoping they do another release in the near future incorporating new iOS 13 features, like dark mode. If there isn’t anything new soon, I’ll have to find an alternative. ### 3/5 — Battery *2020-11-01, version 4.09* It consumed my battery so fast that I had to stop using it. Otherwise, it would had been an awesome app ### 4/5 — Good, long overdue updates; new bug; still a missing feature *2020-09-23, version 4.08* After a multi-year delay (unconscionable for a subscription-based app), the recent 4.07 and 4.08 updates fixed a bunch of misc issues. Response is *much* snappier. Even with my 400+ tracks, bringing up the list of all of them is almost instantaneous instead of a multi-second slog. And starting a new track is also much faster and no longer seems to lead sometimes to a completely black app screen. So overall, great updates. But they introduced a new bug. The Trails widget on the Today View now tries to handle dark mode (which I use), but Trails' black text is not readable in that mode. And Trails still lacks the important ability to do a bulk upload of all tracks as individual GPX files. Uploading them one at a time via the app's web UI is excruciatingly slow, and any tracks with certain special characters have to be renamed manually. An iOS update sometime in the last year or so enhanced the Health app to include GPX files that apps like Trails supply to it, but only a fraction of them arrive, and Trails' track names aren't included in the uploaded filenames. So the Health app's upload feature isn't a sufficient workaround for not having a bulk upload feature in Trails. Before these recent updates, I was actively looking for a replacement for Trails, which appeared to be an abandoned, subscription app. With this update, it's back to 4 stars for me. Bulk track upload would make it 5 stars. ### 3/5 — Used to love this app.... *2020-06-11, version 4.06* This was a great app! I used it religiously for years to track all of my hiking. It’s VERY unfortunate there hasn’t been an app update in 2 years. I just renewed my membership for a year and purchased the newest Apple Watch. Now the Trails app isn’t available to download on my new watch (Apple watch series 5). Most likely because of no app update. Now I have to stop using. Yes, I could use it directly from my phone, but that doesn’t serve a purpose to me, as I record heart rate along hikes, bike rides, etc. Cya later Trails. No more recommendations from me. 😢 ### 4/5 — Great so far but one addition would make it perfect *2019-02-05, version 4.06* Been using this app now for a few days and find it works very well. I’m torn between my Fitbit app because it integrates my music in app. I would like to see my iTunes music control integrated in the app so I don’t have to flip between apps. Otherwise, great product! ### 4/5 — Nearly Flawless *2017-09-16, version 3.01* I love this app. The interface is clean and intuitive. The subscription fee is VERY reasonable. You can easily add photos, waypoints, notes, etc. during hikes, or after the fact. Trails is a great app for outdoor adventures! With a few small improvements, I'd give it 5 stars: 1. It would be excellent if they added an iPad version. 2. I'd like to see an easy way to sync between devices. 3. For imported tracks (GPX), it would be nice if they showed up in the activity categories (e.g. "Hiking" or "Biking"), not just under "Imported Tracks". 4. Make it easier to switch map types. This is easy while recording, but when not recording, you have to navigate through the app settings. 5. Add a route-planning feature. ### 4/5 — Just what I neded for tracking hikes *2017-08-16, version 3.01* Have used the app extensively for a year now, tracking each hike long or short. Has been great even during hikes to follow and select the right trail. Very satisfied with the relative accuracy and will last up to seven hours before killing your phone. Only improvement I'd like to see is make text on maps bigger so my old eyes can read it! ### 5/5 — Go for it! *2017-08-16, version 3.01* I love this app. It is a great addition to the Apple watch, and works very well as a trail running app for the watch. I live in the mountains and run with it almost everyday. I have been very impressed with the balance this app finds, between having a clean interface, and having a good depth of features. I love the options given in run on the watch, and then the detailed stats you can get afterwards on the phone. Having Elevation gain is a great feature and seems relatively accurate. I also love the great web display when sharing routes or tracks with others. All in all, this is a very nice app for outdoor sports, and i would recommend it for serious runners, not just people who do light jogs. Lastly, the support i have had with this app has been fantastic. I had a few questions and comments, and they were promptly answered with good feedback. If anyone is wondering if this is worth the subscription, it certainly is, go for it! ### 5/5 — This app shines! *2017-06-22, version 2.13* Got this for logging trails in remote areas of Colorado. Maaaaaan, this thing is solid!! It has worked flawlessly for the last year in areas where cell service is nonexistent. Works in the background too and doesn't interfere with any other functions. Opted for the 'pro' level to be able to export and share saved routes. For 5 bucks a year, no automatic renewal nonsense and great customer support (read: directly answered a concern here in the ratings ) you can't go wrong! ### 5/5 — Stellar Product *2017-06-12, version 2.13* I've been using Trails for the past 2 years to record my hiking and backpacking trips. I haven't found a better, free, product available on the app store since I installed Trails. I use Trails online and offline and it works great for both. Last weekend on a backpacking trip, I recorded 9 miles of trails over the course of 5 hours and the app only used 20% of the phone's battery. With some small adjustments, plus airplane mode, tracking wilderness trails is easy and efficient. On longer trips I usually bring a backup USB battery charger and I almost never have to use it because this app is so efficient. To date I've tracked 200 trails and about 500 miles with the Trails app! ### 5/5 — Fantastic App *2017-03-25, version 2.11* I've used for skiing and hiking so far and it has all the basic things you need to track your activity including altitude and speed. You hit start and forget it. It runs in the background till you stop it. Love it. ### 5/5 — Best of its kind *2017-03-23, version 2.11* I have tried out just about every tracking app in the App Store and Trails is quickly becoming my go-to. The other apps have had reliability or battery issues, or offered a less elegant review and sharing experience. Trails seems to excel with all those issues and more. Take the pro option - it is cheap and sans subscription I believe. Another advantage for the user. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No Server? Abandoned? …Was Favorite Trail App *2024-02-08* (February 8th, ‘24) I Would give a full 5-Star review if it still…worked? Never had an app I loved and used so often take such a nosedive. I have used, and Greatly enjoyed this app for years. But the development team seemed to vanish or simply abandon their app. I am a software developer myself, and It does make me slightly angry to be honest. At this point, the app should obviously be taken down, but there in lies the problem…I have over 3 years worth of trails, maps, recordings, special and memorable trips, etc. and more within the app’s Servers. (Which on the app, it has said for well over a year now…that, “The servers can not be accessed: Check your internet connection and try again, or email for support” -_- It would be really unfortunate to lose all that acquired Data. PLEASE RESPOND OR PROVIDE A WAY TO TRANSFER MY DATA TO LITERALLY ANYTHHING ELSE. The App seems to still be “functioning”(ish)…but no access to servers and no help when requested. Do not download this app! Unless there is an update that’s NEW, or I will be the first one to update my review if anything changes. Come on guys, not cool to just disappear without so much as even an e-mail or notice that the money you’ve accepted from me isn’t going to truly get me anything. Feeling a bit scammed. Either way, its odd. ### 1/5 — Won’t allow renewal of Trails Pro *2023-09-09* My one year subscription expired in February, and although I tried to renew it, it tells me it can’t connect to the server. Has this app been completely abandoned by its developer? Seems so. ### 1/5 — Charges for everything *2022-05-20, version 4.09* Terrible! ### 1/5 — NOT FREE- BE WARNED *2022-03-21, version 4.09* This App is not free after the first month or so. After that you can’t use it, which is a shame, because it’s a nice program. Oh well. ### 1/5 — App disappears when trying to import GPX *2020-10-02, version 4.08* I just downloaded and paid for one year $4.99. Tried to import a GPX file (the main reason I purchased the app) and the app disappears. Using an iPhone SE (current generation) software version 13.5.1. Please fix this issue or refund my money. ### 1/5 — Does not work with Apple Watch 3 GPS *2017-11-07, version 4.01* I just spent four days in Zion Park hiking and was excited to use the app. Do not download or use this app. The mileage and elevation tracking are grossly off. For a 7-mike hike, the app recorded 20.8 miles! For 1,400 feet in elevation gain, it recorded 2,800 feet in gain. I contacted Trails support, sent both days worth of tracking data from their app and they simply said they cannot resolve and told me to request a refund from the Apple App Store. I wrote this I hoped that it might save someone the trouble I just went through as well as the disappointment of not being able to track a few epic hikes. UPDATE: Trails responded to my reviewing claiming I did erratic zig zagging causing the error. Any person who hikes inclines at altitude knows this is the norm - they’re called switchbacks. If an app cannot track someone cl moving switchbacks then it should never claim to be a Trails app. **Developer response:** We are sorry you've experienced issues with our watch app. We looked into the data you sent and noticed that the system-provided GPS data included erratic zig zag movements* that directly cause the irritating statistics. Among thousands of users, this is the first report of this kind on Apple Watch so we do not have an explanation or solution for this yet, but we are of course looking into it. We always try hard to resolve show-stopping issues like this one, but unfortunately, it is not always possible short-term. Since you asked for a refund, we naturally explained the necessary steps to request it. * Update: We did not mean to indicate that you actually performed these movements, just that the GPS sensor reported them. These errors/inaccuracies can be caused by hardware or (system) software issues, misconfiguration from our app, or anything in between, and that's what we're investigating. We apologize if our previous response wasn't clear on that part. ### 1/5 — Crippled without subscription *2014-10-18, version 1.0* I have been a user of the original Trails app for many years. So I was very happy to hear of the new version. The first thing I did was import all my old tracks into the new app. That worked great. However, now I can't record any new trails because the new app is limited to 5 trails with the free version. The only way to create more trails is to pay $1.99 for a six month subscription. I would have been happy to pay more than that for a pro version, but I'm not interested in an app that will stop working properly if I stop paying. Very disappointed. ### 2/5 — Wish I could purchase Pro… *2023-07-07* …but it’s not available from within the app. The section where it’s supposed to be just shows an error message that says to contact support. So I did and it’s been 12 hours now without a response on a weekday. The other good reviews are spot on, but they’re all using Pro features. If that’s what you’re aiming for, look elsewhere because you can’t buy Pro anymore. ### 2/5 — Abandoned *2021-08-18, version 4.09* This used to be my favorite cycling and hiking tracking app but this developer has basically abandoned it. Unacceptable for a subscription app. I can’t figure out how to get navigation working even though it’s a listed feature. This app makes me so sad because the UI is so much better than every other app for this purpose but if it’s basically abandoned then it’s not really a practical solution. ### 2/5 — Weak support--great potential *2015-06-23, version 1.13* Great app. Wish this app had more Apple watch functionality. It's basically just used as a remote control. It could rival the Garmin Fenix if the track was displayed on the watch. Downloaded maps disappear the day after they are loaded. I was excited to use it on a hiking trip and disappointed when the map I downloaded was not there when I needed it. I've contacted support twice. Still no response. Low rating due to support. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing abandoned app *2024-04-28* Without a very affordable subscription, this app has limited utility. Abandoned, but still not outdated. Wish it had lasted longer. RIP ### 5/5 — Thank you for making this amazing app available. *2022-09-28, version 4.09* I have been using the pro version of this app for more than 5 years without any issues on my iPhones. For those of you that complained about the subscription fees was unbelievable. For less than a cup of coffee you get all the pro features for an entire year and if your worried about updates, all I can say is if it ain’t broken, you don’t need to fix it. Thank you. Awesome app. ### 5/5 — Lots to like here! *2022-05-25, version 4.09* I found a lot to like with this app. I wanted a tracking app so I could geotag my photos: adding GPS coordinates to my travel photos so I would know where they were taken. Trails allows me to export the track file (email, Dropbox, iCloud…) so I can import it to my computer. Using a separate app (Lightroom) I can use the date and time from each photo, and the track log, to geotag the photos. I can also import the track into Google’s MyMaps to have a permanent record of that trip (hiking, biking, or by car). Trails also imports biking distances directly into the iPhone health app, so I can see how far I rode each week, months, etc. Yeah. Very useful. ### 5/5 — Good for me *2021-08-22, version 4.09* I've tried just about every app like this and thought I found a couple. The time, milage, speed are right close to my watch. I like the interface I enjoy riding (which I'vr done a great deal). Not a racer but not one that rides a few mikes either. For medical issues I was homebond for 20 months. Ny encoligest last month recommended riding in s stationary bike. Told her no way was I peddling know where. Didn't want je on a two wheel as my boned are brittle. Mentioned a recumbent trike, she like thst idea so I brought one. aI want to lose the weight gained. Added to that I moved to because of the dr I was given(VA), so I'm not real familiar with the area. Won't ride main Streets, so anther issue. THIS app gived me speed(graft) distance, heart rate (graft), average speed, distance. I understand many others do basically the same but this is presented grafically in a way thst others are not. This is the first time I was able to set a pace and better abke to manage it without looking at my watch witch is a distraction at times. This will be the first app of its type that I will contribute to the Dev. Remember we have different needs, this app meets MY needs, then some ### 5/5 — Easy to use. Packed with features. *2020-05-24, version 4.06* Great app. Easy to use. Packed with features. Good price. Can easily download maps for offline use; also, different map styles available, including topographical. Easy to import/export and share with friends. ### 5/5 — Very nice and Easy to use *2018-12-09, version 4.06* 2018 Been using Trails regularly for about three years now and find it incredibly useful whether when riding my bike for exercise, horseback riding, to review performance when sailing, to keep track of long road trips or even recording a boat sea trial. Has all the features needed and very reliable. 2015 I have only installed this app recently and used it a couple of times while horseback riding Works great, stable, good features Only gripe is that it cannot be installed on my iPad to view tracks. This is the first time I come across an app which simply doesn't show up in the App Store on my iPad whether by searching, looking at purchased apps (both iPhone or iPad only). Even when searching using publishers name../. Too bad it would be nice to review a ride on a big screen ### 5/5 — It does what it should *2018-01-26, version 4.03* I have been using the Trails app for about seven years. Recently the Trails app stopped working with the latest iOS. I was forced to buy the app in it’s new form and in so doing all of my other hiking data was trapped in the old unsupported app. I wrote an email to customer help and believe it or not, I actually was helped. It wasn’t a simple solution, but they walked me through it and stuck with it over an exchange of approximately 10 emails. These people really do support their app. I couldn’t be happier to have not lost all of that data. The new app is way better than the old one and has much better graphics. I think it’s money well spent for the Trails pro ### 5/5 — Great training app *2017-12-10, version 4.02* I use this app every other day on my 10 mile walking route through town. It seems to poll the GPS more often than other similar apps, giving a more accurate and detailed route. It also lets you review your pace, barometric pressure, etc. throughout the route using color coding. Overall a great training app. Can be used without a subscription, but it will only hold five workouts at a time if you do that. I just erase the oldest and record a new one. Of course if you want all your stats you'll want to subscribe. ### 5/5 — Download, you won’t regret it *2017-10-26, version 4.0* Trails is a great app for tracking all your hikes. I have been using it for several years now and they have really improved the app. I would suggest upgrading to the pro version as it’s reasonably priced and you can download very detailed maps for those hikes without any cell service. The companion app for the apple watch is great too. ### 5/5 — In my top 5 apps. *2017-08-31, version 3.01* I shuffled through a lot of different apps of this type. This is my all time favorite. Had everything I was looking for here. All the details I wanted to know about when I'm out, and very simple to use. Love using with Apple Watch. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*