Great Hikes vs Plan My Walk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Great Hikes
Explore New Zealand's premier walking tracks with this free offline app. Access detailed track information, maps, and hundreds of photos. Features live GPS mapping and rich content on history and natural features.
- Offline track maps
- Mobile GPS mapping
- Hundreds of pages of content
- Track section descriptions
- Thousands of photos
- Live GPS mapping
- 3D video flythru
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The only free mobile app designed for all the Department of Conservation New Zealand Great Walks. The Great Walks are the premier walking tracks around New Zealand through some of the best scenery in the country. Huts and tracks on the Great Walks are of a high standard and popular with local and international visitors. Once a track is download it works fully offline, offers mobile GPS mapping and has hundreds of page of content. Content includes: - Track section descriptions and maps - 1,000's of photos of huts, heritage & highlights - rich content about history and natural features - live GPS mapping - elevation profile and 3D video flythru
Plan My Walk
Discover over 3,000 hiking tracks, huts, and campsites across New Zealand. Plan your adventures with detailed track information, weather forecasts, and safety alerts. Build custom routes and share trip details with emergency contacts for a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience.
- 3,000+ NZ tracks, huts, and campsites
- Search and filter functions
- Detailed track information
- Multiple map views
- Weather forecasts and alerts
- Custom track builder
- Emergency contact trip planner
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The free Plan My Walk app makes it easy to find tracks, huts and campsites across Aotearoa New Zealand and plan a safe and successful trip • 3,500+ NZ tracks, huts and campsites • Easy search functions and filters • Essential track information • Three map views including LINZ Topo and satellite maps • Personalised map experience with your completed trips and those on your wishlist • Weather forecasts and warnings • Official track alerts, such as closures • Reviews and photos including star ratings, and tags for safety tips and points of interest • Customisable gear lists • Custom track builder for off-the-beaten-track adventures • Trip planner that sends key details to your emergency contact • Official safety videos and Virtual Track Guides for selected popular tracks • Highlights pages make it easier to explore with key information on top hiking and tramping destinations, including helpful resources and trip recommendations The free Plan My Walk app supports you to get out and enjoy your adventure safely.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plan My Walk at none against Great Hikes's 1. Great Hikes's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Great Hikes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plan My Walk asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Great Hikes | Plan My Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better | 42.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gary Patterson | Mountain Safety Council |
Customer experience
Great Hikes
Plan My Walk
In-app purchases
Great Hikes
- Lake Waikaremoana$0.99
Plan My Walk
No in-app purchases
