Comparison

Texas State Parks Guide vs SquadTrek

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

SquadTrek

Features
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Planning a trip with friends and family used to mean digging through endless email threads, chasing people for Venmo payments, and losing track of who wants to do what. SquadTrek puts your entire trip in your pocket, keeping everyone on the same page (and the same budget). From Dream Vacations to Weekend Getaways

Screenshots

Texas State Parks Guide4 screens
SquadTrek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SquadTrek at every 9 days against Texas State Parks Guide's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Texas State Parks Guide ships an update every 9 months, SquadTrek every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Texas State Parks Guide versus SquadTrek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexas State Parks GuideSquadTrek
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (593 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings593 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTexas Parks & WildlifeBrushfire Concepts

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

SquadTrek

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Texas State Parks Guide

No in-app purchases

None

SquadTrek

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 SquadTrek free?
SquadTrek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Texas State Parks Guide or SquadTrek have ads?
Neither Texas State Parks Guide nor SquadTrek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Texas State Parks Guide or SquadTrek?
Texas State Parks Guide ships an update every 9 months, and SquadTrek every 9 days. Most recently, Texas State Parks Guide was updated on October 14, 2026 and SquadTrek on October 5, 2026.

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