Texas State Parks Guide vs THE325
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
THE325
Discover local events, businesses, and deals in the 325 area of west-central Texas. Get live updates on Lake Brownwood conditions and plan your activities. Submit your own local listings easily.
- Local event listings
- Business directory
- Current deals and coupons
- Live Lake Brownwood conditions
- Submit local listings
- Community-focused information
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THE325 is your local guide to Brownwood, Early, Brown County, and the 325 area of west-central Texas. Find local events, nearby businesses, current deals, and live Lake Brownwood conditions in one simple app. Whether you live in Brownwood, Early, Lake Brownwood, Bangs, Blanket, Brookesmith, or anywhere around Brown County, THE325 helps you keep up with what is happening close to home. EVENTS IN BROWNWOOD, EARLY & BROWN COUNTY Browse local events happening today, this weekend, or later this month. Find concerts, festivals, markets, fundraisers, community events, family activities, and more — updated regularly so you can see what is going on around Brownwood, Early, and the 325. LOCAL BUSINESSES Search a growing directory of Brown County restaurants, shops, services, attractions, and local businesses. Browse by category, view contact details, check hours, and discover places you may not find on national apps. LOCAL DEALS & COUPONS Find current deals, discounts, coupons, and promotions from local merchants. THE325 highlights offers from businesses in Brownwood, Early, Lake Brownwood, and surrounding communities — including app-only deals when available. LAKE BROWNWOOD CONDITIONS Check Lake Brownwood water levels, boating conditions, current weather, and a 7-day forecast with hour-by-hour details. Plan your lake day before you load the boat. BUILT FOR THE 325 THE325 is focused on Brownwood, Early, Brown County, Lake Brownwood, and the surrounding 325 area — including communities across west-central Texas. Less noise, more local. SUBMIT EVENTS, BUSINESSES & DEALS Have a local event, business, coupon, or deal to share? Submit it right from the app — no account required. THE325 helps you find what is happening, where to go, and what local deals are available around Brownwood, Early, Brown County, Lake Brownwood, and the 325.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: THE325 at 100% against Texas State Parks Guide's 24%. THE325 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). Texas State Parks Guide's advantage is ratings volume (599 vs 17) 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
THE325 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texas State Parks Guide has 599 ratings behind it against 17, 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 100% of THE325's.
Texas State Parks Guide ships an update every 9 months, THE325 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Texas State Parks Guide | THE325 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (599 ratings) | 4.9 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 599 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Texas Parks & Wildlife | Axpia |
Customer experience
Texas State Parks Guide
THE325
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
THE325
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Texas State Parks Guide
No in-app purchases
THE325
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Texas State Parks Guide free?
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