# Trek2There vs Touch GIS

The clearest difference is rating: Trek2There at 5.0 against Touch GIS's 4.0. Trek2There also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Touch GIS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (32 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Touch GIS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Trek2There asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trek2There holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touch GIS has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Trek2There ships an update every 9 months, Touch GIS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trek2There | Touch GIS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trek2there/id1162308506/reviews)** | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-gis/id1469504766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) | [TouchGIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737526594) |

## What reviewers say

### Trek2There

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trek2there/id1162308506)

Navigate remote areas without traditional roads or trails. This app provides precise directional guidance and distance to your destination using coordinates, acting as a smart arrow for your journey.

**Highlights:** Off-road directional guidance, Coordinate-based navigation, Distance estimation, Smart arrow indicator, Open-source code available, Developer-friendly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Touch GIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-gis/id1469504766)

This professional tool simplifies field data collection and mapping. It allows users to create and customize data forms, collect various data types offline, and export them to standard GIS formats. Professionals across diverse fields utilize it to enhance their fieldwork.

**Highlights:** Create Points, Lines, Polygons, Circles, Customizable attribute forms, Offline map tile saving, Export to industry standard formats, Attach photos to locations, Clinometer tool for orientation, Add custom base maps and overlays

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro License (Annual) | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trek2There free?

Trek2There is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Touch GIS free?

Touch GIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trek2There or Touch GIS?

Trek2There is rated higher. Trek2There averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Touch GIS averages 4.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Trek2There or Touch GIS have ads?

Neither Trek2There nor Touch GIS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trek2There or Touch GIS?

Trek2There ships an update every 9 months, and Touch GIS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Trek2There was updated on October 17, 2026 and Touch GIS on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*