# TrailSmart: Great Trails — Handy Trekopedia trail guides

> Offline trail guides with detailed information, interactive maps, and navigation. (iPhone/iPad app by Eugene Mallay.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailsmart-great-trails/id1176218379 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eugene Mallay](https://appshunter.io/developer/772358846)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 79 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Russian, Ukrainian
- Released: 2017-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailsmart-great-trails/id1176218379/reviews.md

## What is TrailSmart?

TrailSmart: Great Trails of the World is a comprehensive, incredibly handy mobile app providing in-depth coverage of some of our favourite long-distance trails. Use it on its own or as a complement to a printed guidebook. Once downloaded, no Internet connection is required.

*** TrailSmart is fully-functional with all trail content included. In-app purchases are available for the optional offline maps; everything else is already included! No advertising and no hidden costs. ***

Highlights of TrailSmart include: 
- An in-depth reference 'Trekopedia' (communities, accommodations, attractions, services, points of interest, etc.)
- Highly customizable routes
- Interactive maps (optionally including detailed offline maps)
- Directions and section-by-section guide, which can be reversed to support walking either direction
- Elevation profile charts
- Dynamic trip stats for your current section, stage, and route
- Toggle between metric / imperial
- An intelligent compass that shows the right direction based on your current location and chosen route (just follow the yellow arrow!)
- Add your own notes (reservation numbers, for ex), including geo-located notes directly on the map
- Export / create backups of your own content and import it on other devices or share with friends
- And much more!

We're covering a growing collection of trails. Our current coverage includes:

- Camino de Santiago (including the Francés, Primitivo, Portugués, Sanabrés, Norte, and Finisterre)
- Cotswold Way (UK)
- West Highland Way (UK)
- Wainwright's Coast to Coast (UK)
- Hadrian's Wall Path (UK)
- Great Ocean Walk (Australia)
- Lycian Way (Turkey)
- Valleys, Trails & Churches of Cappadocia (Turkey)

Got a request? Let us know!

--- In-depth Reference Information ---
TrailSmart's ‘Trekopedia’ is packed with extensive reference information on each trail. Everything can be searched and filtered, viewed on a map, notes can be added (anything from a simple reservation number to a copy-and-pasted blurb from a website), and more. 

--- Interactive Offline Maps ---
Powerful, flexible maps that display your current location on your route along with pins showing all the locations included in the Trekopedia (just touch a pin to open its related Trekopedia entry). Filter and do searches. Detailed, high-quality offline maps are also available via in-app purchase, so you have full access to maps even without an Internet connection. When you do have an Internet connection, great online maps are also available. 

--- Intelligent Compass ---
Just follow the yellow arrow! TrailSmart's intelligent compass points you in the right direction based on your current location and your selected route, and updates dynamically as you move. It takes into consideration all the twists and turns in your route and can even point you back in the right direction when off-route exploring towns. Never get lost again!

--- Pre-Departure Planning & Preparation ---
TrailSmart makes it easy to plan your route (including configuring the sections you want to follow), organize it into stages, and review distances and elevations (including a handy interactive Elevation Profile Chart). Comes pre-defined with popular routes (full and partial) plus you can create your own or edit ours. Review and rank hotels / guesthouses, flag locations of interest, add your own notes, and more. 

--- Up-To-Date Content ---
TrailSmart's content is regularly updated and expanded based on the latest information available to us. You can check for content updates (including entirely new trail datasets) directly inside TrailSmart and download content whenever it is convenient for you (even on the trail), without having to connect to the App Store. Always be up-to-date!

--- No Internet Connection Required ---
All of TrailSmart's content is stored directly on your phone, including our detailed offline maps (once initially downloaded). No Internet connection is required!

## Key features

- In-depth trail reference (Trekopedia)
- Customizable routes
- Interactive offline maps
- Intelligent compass navigation
- Dynamic trip statistics
- User notes and data export

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map: Camino Francés 1 of 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Map: Camino Francés 2 of 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Map: Camino Primitivo | $4.99 | one-time |
| Map: Camino Finisterre | $4.99 | one-time |
| Map: Lycian Way & Region | $7.99 | one-time |
| Map: Cotswold Way & Region | $6.99 | one-time |
| Map: Cappadocia, Turkey | $5.99 | one-time |
| Map: Camino Portugués - Porto | $6.99 | one-time |
| Map: Camino Portugués - Lisbon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Map: Coast to Coast Trail (UK) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Map: West Highland Way | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailsmart-great-trails/id1176218379/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic guide to the Lycian way!

*2023-10-25, version 3.70*

This app was such a useful guide for our time on the Lycian way, would highly recommend to anyone. The segment descriptions and elevation profiles were very useful in planning, and the accommodation and food/facilities information was invaluable.

### 5/5 — Must have

*2023-05-25, version 3.70*

This is a GREAT App.  Incredibly useful tool for navigating on the Lycian Way.  We would have been literally lost without it.  The additional info (highlights, town info etc) really helped us plan ahead, and added to our enjoyment of the trail.  Some of the additional info is written with a lovely, dry sense of humour which I thoroughly enjoyed.
You are crazy if you don’t get this if you are planning to do one of the included hikes.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2023-04-03*

Terrible UI making the app virtually unusable.

### 5/5 — Super helpful for the Lycian Way

*2022-11-18, version 3.70*

We would literally have been lost without this app on several occasions when walking the Lycian Way. Where the path is indistinct and you miss it, the app guides you back onto it. And there is lots of useful info on places to stay and whether there are eating options along the route, with contact details.

### 5/5 — Indispensable app for Camino Primitivo

*2022-05-12*

I have used the app constantly while walking the Camino Primitivo in May 2022. It has all the info you will need, starting from viewing the “Elevation Profile” for your next daily stages (that you can screenshot and save in photos or file for quick access) to the “Waypoints and Highlights” identifying landmarks (such as medieval ruins etc) and highlighting not-to miss needed stops for snacks/refreshments or water fountains, well tagged with miles-to-go so you can pace yourself and recharge, all the necessary data to make you better prepared for your Camino. My preferred tool is the Compass that will guide you to follow the yellow star and keep you on track without fail. The albergues listing and live links including their specific offerings (cost per night in dormitories or single rooms) come in very handy when you decide to call it a day and find your refuge for the night. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the attention and quick support provided by the developer Eugene. Thanks for your detailed research and well designed app.

David

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review! Very much appreciated!

### 5/5 — Throw all your other apps away !

*2022-04-25*

This App is all you need for your Camino Way trip or any other trail. We tried them all and this app and it’s support blew us away! The app is accurate and easy. It offers alternative routes, distances, compass, hotels and restaurants in the area, and much more. I cannot say enough about it. Truly a blessing as we traveled!  Thank you TrailSmart and The Trekopedia Team for committing your time and knowledge into this app. Shout out and special thanks to Eugene!

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 5/5 — Everything you need for the Lycian Way

*2022-04-10, version 3.70*

Really great app! Has everything from the detailed map (with any alternative routes and very precise GPS tracking (we could walk 2m down a junction and see if we’d taken the right path)), all accomodation options with phone numbers and (very) recent hikers’ experiences/prices and detailed instructions for path finding for each stretch of the trail. Didn’t need to use any other apps and could plan the next day’s hike and accommodation very easily from it

### 5/5 — Best Camino app!

*2021-10-18*

I love this app! It’s genius in design! So detailed; everything you need is there. You can even download maps for use off-line. Developer Eugene Mallay is EXTREMELY helpful!! Buen Camino!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review!

### 5/5 — Best Camino App

*2020-10-12, version 3.45*

Walked from Lisbon to Santiago in August 2019. This app saved us more than once. Shared it with everyone we met and everyone loved it. It’s the App I would recommend to everyone. The compass will always lead you to the trail. Love, love, loved it. Best ever

### 5/5 — Must use for Lycian Way and other treks

*2020-09-20*

In short, TrailSmart is an incredible app with features that kept us 1. On the right trail 2. Safe on the trail and 3. Prepared mentally and physically for what was to come. The Trekopedia team provided real-time support when we had questions about the app content or when I had feedback to offer (email response within a couple of hours). I will be using TrailSmart for all my future long-distance hiking! 

My husband and I just finished walking the Lycian Way from Fethiye to Hisarcandir. This is an excellent but in many places rugged trail, and we could not have done it (or any of its sections) without TrailSmart. The features we used most often were: 
- trail map with GPS tracker
- “magical yellow arrow” aka compass feature which always points to the next GPS point, helping us decide which way to turn when other indicators are unclear
- elevation profile (with GPS capability displaying your current elevation)
- water sources identified along the trail including status updates 
- details of lodging and campsites including location and amenities
- communicating with the Trekopedia Team via email and the app “feedback” button was like having a Trail Angel whenever I connected to WiFi 

There is a learning curve to familiarize yourself with the app and how to access all of its features, which the “getting started” section in the app facilitates. 

For do-it-yourself trekkers, the cost of downloading the map (or free for all of the other features) is a worthy investment to access this compilation of professional and crowd-sourced wisdom. We are eternal fans of TrailSmart, and can’t wait for our next long-distance walk to use it again!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the great review! I'm glad TrailSmart was helpful in your walk. It was always enjoyable hearing from you during your walk and all of the trail-related feedback you sent was fantastic. Best wishes on your next big adventure!

## Frequently asked questions about TrailSmart

### What does TrailSmart do?

TrailSmart provides comprehensive, offline guides for long-distance hiking trails. It includes detailed information on accommodations, services, points of interest, and offers interactive maps, an intelligent compass, and route planning features.

### What are the key features of TrailSmart?

Key features include an in-depth 'Trekopedia' reference, customizable routes, interactive maps (with optional offline downloads), an intelligent compass that guides you along your chosen route, dynamic trip statistics, and the ability to add personal notes and export your data.

### How much does TrailSmart cost?

The app itself is free and includes all trail content and features. Optional offline maps are available for purchase through in-app purchases. There are no advertisements or hidden costs.

### Is TrailSmart compatible with my device?

The provided data does not specify device compatibility. However, it is described as a mobile app, suggesting it is available for smartphones and tablets. Users should check the app store listing for specific operating system requirements.

### What are common use cases for TrailSmart?

Common use cases include planning and navigating long-distance hikes like the Camino de Santiago, West Highland Way, or Lycian Way. It's useful for finding accommodations, services, and points of interest along the trail, and for staying oriented with offline maps and the intelligent compass.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.70 — 2022-02-15

Hey everyone! This update includes some small tweaks to the app as well as updates to all of our trail datasets. Our thanks to everyone who sent in trail feedback and helped with testing. Safe travels and have a great time on the trails this year!

### 3.60 — 2021-10-13

Hey everyone! Managing your route in TrailSmart just got much easier, with lots of great enhancements to make it easier to make changes, to see what your options are, and more, including:
- You can edit your route on the map now. 
- You can tap on any 'branch point' icon to see what route variants are available from that junction. 
- You can tap on any white arrowhead along your route to see how far it is to that location in your current stage. The arrowheads also indicate which direction you are walking at that location.
- It's now much easier to modify your stage breaks. Just drag them on the route details screen. 
- The appearance of the route details screen is more appealing and more informative. 
- Tap on any branch in the route details screen or on any branch point on the map screen to see a pop-up showing lots of details about that branch, along with tools for viewing its elevation chart, viewing it on the map, opening its details screen in the Trekopedia, inserting new branches, or deleting the branch from your route. 
- When editing your route, you can now shake your phone to undo changes you've made. 
- And more! There's lots of little details for you to discover.

Plus, of course, there are lots of updates to our trail content.

Our thanks to everyone who sent in feedback or helped with testing. We have the best users!

### 3.50 — 2021-06-13

Hey everyone! This release fixes a serious bug affecting iPad users (app would freeze sometimes in the Trekopedia module). We're also including updates to our trail content for all routes. As always, our thanks to everyone who sent in feedback and helped with testing. 

Buen Camino!

### 3.49 — 2021-05-20

Hey everyone! 

This update fixes an annoying bug that was cutting off text when viewing 'details' screens. We've also updated all of our datasets, some extensively.

IMPORTANT: 
This update includes a critical change in our database format which requires all 'user data' (routes, added notes, flagged items, etc.) to be cleared. Also, any backups from prior to this version can't be restored. Sorry for the inconvenience on this! We rarely have breaking changes like this but this one couldn't be avoided. 

If you are updating the app then all existing routes in the dataset will appear as 'broken' (you'll see lots of 'gap in route' rows in the route's details). Please re-create your desired route or do a clean re-install of the app (a clean re-install will also restore all of the pre-defined routes for you).   If you have any problems setting up your route, let us know and we can assist.

### 3.48 — 2020-11-10

Hey everyone!

We're in the extermination business this week, killing off bugs. This update nails several of the pesky critters, including one that can cause a crash when switching datasets. 

As always, our thanks to everyone who's sent in feedback and helped with testing. Much appreciated!

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## More apps by Eugene Mallay

- [TrekRight: Camino Francés](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trekright-camino-frances/id772358843)
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- [TrekRight: Cotswold Way](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trekright-cotswold-way/id1082180839)
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- [TrekRight: Camino Primitivo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trekright-camino-primitivo/id1121478193)
- [TrekRight: Cappadocia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trekright-cappadocia/id1133984381)

All apps by Eugene Mallay: https://appshunter.io/developer/772358846

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