Comparison

Texas State Parks Guide vs Visit Laredo, TX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Texas State Parks Guide

Discover and plan your next adventure at any of the 89 Texas State Parks. Filter parks by activities, accommodations, amenities, or trail types. Access detailed park information, photos, videos, and event schedules.

Highlights
  • Park search and filtering
  • Activity and accommodation filters
  • Park information and media
  • Favorite parks list
  • In-app dialing for reservations
  • Driving directions and park maps
  • Downloadable trail maps
Features
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Find your perfect state park getaway with the Official Guide to Texas State Parks created by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This guide contains information you need to plan your next trip to one of 89 Texas State Parks around the state. Search for your perfect park. Filter by: − Activities such as swimming, fishing, or canoe/kayak rentals − Overnight accommodations like cabins, lodges, group facilities, screened shelters, RV hookups, primitive/backpacking sites, or tent camping sites − Amenities including boat ramps, playgrounds, trailer dump stations , equestrian facilities or showers − Trail types – hiking, biking, equestrian or nature/interpretive − Or, use the in-app map to locate parks near you* Discover more about the parks that interest you: − Create a list of your favorite parks − Find in-depth information on each park, including: things to do, contact information, fees, operating hours, etc. − Look at photos and videos Then, make your getaway to a Texas State Park! It’s easy with: − In-app dialing to the state park reservation call center and to each individual park − Driving directions from your current location* − Detailed facility maps for each park − Trails maps available to download and save to use later* − Information on park programs and events happening during your visit − Up-to-date alerts such as burn bans and other park advisories* *These features require Internet connection

About

Visit Laredo, TX

Discover Laredo's attractions and events with a personalized itinerary planner. Browse what's happening now, view upcoming events, and organize your perfect day based on your interests and location. Share your plans and discoveries with friends.

Highlights
  • Personalized day planning
  • Interest-based recommendations
  • Real-time social feed
  • Upcoming event listings
  • Customizable itinerary builder
  • Plan sharing with friends
Features
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The Visit Laredo, TX app will help you try new things and discover all that Laredo has to offer! • Plan the perfect day based on your interests, timeframe, and location • Browse the social feed of what's happening now • View upcoming events near you • Add events and places to your own customized plan and drag & drop to adjust order • Share events, places, and your custom plan with friends

Screenshots

Texas State Parks Guide4 screens
Visit Laredo, TX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Visit Laredo, TX at 4.8 against Texas State Parks Guide's 2.4. Visit Laredo, TX also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 24%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). Texas State Parks Guide's advantage is ratings volume (599 vs 38) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visit Laredo, TX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texas State Parks Guide has 599 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Texas State Parks Guide's written reviews are positive against 50% of Visit Laredo, TX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Texas State Parks Guide ships an update every 9 months, Visit Laredo, TX every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Texas State Parks Guide versus Visit Laredo, TX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexas State Parks GuideVisit Laredo, TX
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (599 ratings)4.8 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings599 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTexas Parks & WildlifeLaredo Convention and Visitors Bureau

Customer experience

Texas State Parks Guide

All ratings593 ratings
Positive26.3%
Neutral10.6%
Negative63.1%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive24.2%
Neutral14.2%
Negative61.7%

Visit Laredo, TX

All ratings38 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Texas State Parks Guide

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Maps and guides fail to download
  • Search function not working properly
  • Inconsistent park information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view and manage reservations
  • Option to save park pass information
  • Interactive park maps with trail info
  • Personalized park recommendations

Visit Laredo, TX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Texas State Parks Guide

No in-app purchases

None

Visit Laredo, TX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Texas State Parks Guide free?
Texas State Parks Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visit Laredo, TX free?
Visit Laredo, TX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Texas State Parks Guide or Visit Laredo, TX?
Visit Laredo, TX is rated higher. Texas State Parks Guide averages 2.4 out of 5 from 599 ratings, while Visit Laredo, TX averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.
Do Texas State Parks Guide or Visit Laredo, TX have ads?
Neither Texas State Parks Guide nor Visit Laredo, TX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Texas State Parks Guide or Visit Laredo, TX?
Texas State Parks Guide ships an update every 9 months, and Visit Laredo, TX every 4 months. Most recently, Texas State Parks Guide was updated on October 26, 2026 and Visit Laredo, TX on October 24, 2026.

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