# Trail Treker vs The Next Trail

The clearest difference is price: The Next Trail at Free against Trail Treker's $3.99. The Next Trail also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 43%) and rating (4.8 vs 3.7). Trail Treker's advantage is chart position (#22 vs #199). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

The Next Trail is free to download; Trail Treker costs $3.99 up front. Trail Treker sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and The Next Trail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Next Trail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Trail Treker's written reviews are positive against 88% of The Next Trail's.

Trail Treker ships an update every 3 months, The Next Trail weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trail Treker | The Next Trail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-treker/id1182728166/reviews) | **[4.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-next-trail/id1553520088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #199 |
| Size | 55 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trail Treker, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182728165) | [BlabApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534245734) |

## What reviewers say

### Trail Treker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-treker/id1182728166)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate offline with detailed maps and GPS tracking. Discover local points of interest and businesses, and record your own waypoints. Share your adventures with others.

**Highlights:** Offline map viewing, GPS tracking and recording, Customizable points of interest, Local business discovery, Map layering, Sharing of saved positions and tracks

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bayfield County | $1.99 | one-time |
| Douglas County | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sawyer County Snowmobile & ATV | $1.99 | one-time |
| West Yellowstone | $1.99 | one-time |
| Iron County | $1.99 | one-time |
| Birchwood ATV-Snowmobile Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ashland County | $1.99 | one-time |
| Washburn County | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bayfield County ATV | $1.99 | one-time |
| Washburn Cty Snow & ATV | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sawyer County ATV ONLY Trails | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Gogebic Ontonagon Iron Ctys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Barron County ATV | $1.99 | one-time |
| Price County ATV | $1.99 | one-time |
| Douglas County ATV | $1.99 | one-time |


### The Next Trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-next-trail/id1553520088)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate outdoor trails with detailed maps and routes for snowmobiling and off-road vehicles. Access local events, points of interest, and real-time trail updates from clubs. Download maps for offline use with GPS tracking.

**Highlights:** Offline trail maps and routes, GPS tracking for precise location, Points of interest and local events, Trail closure and opening updates, Record and save custom trails, Cloud backup for recorded trails

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trail Treker free?

Trail Treker costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is The Next Trail free?

The Next Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trail Treker or The Next Trail?

The Next Trail is rated higher. Trail Treker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while The Next Trail averages 4.8 from 43 ratings.

### Do Trail Treker or The Next Trail have ads?

Neither Trail Treker nor The Next Trail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trail Treker or The Next Trail?

Trail Treker ships an update every 3 months, and The Next Trail weekly. Most recently, Trail Treker was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Next Trail on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Trail Treker or The Next Trail?

Trail Treker currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and The Next Trail at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*