# Rock Light vs Trailview

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rock Light at none against Trailview's 17. Rock Light also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trailview sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Rock Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rock Light ships an update every 9 days, Trailview fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rock Light | Trailview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.6 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailview/id1451597139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **78** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foshan Shumi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173160509) | [jason gunar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451597138) |

## What reviewers say

### Rock Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-light/id1234233309)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Trailview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailview/id1451597139)

Record and retrace your off-road adventures with GPS tracking. Mark and label important locations like camp or parking spots. Explore detailed, offline maps of various trail systems, color-coded by difficulty.

**Highlights:** GPS track recording, Retrace your route, Mark and label waypoints, Detailed offline trail maps, Color-coded difficulty maps, Waypoint marking on maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ramey Poker Run, Houtzdale PA | $4.99 | one-time |
| Indian Ridge Hatfield McCoy | $6.99 | one-time |
| Devil Anse Hatfield McCoy | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tecumseh Trails Perry Co. Ohio | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pinnacle Creek Hatfield McCoy | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pocahontas Hatfield McCoy | $8.99 | one-time |
| ROCKHOUSE Hatfield McCoy | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buffalo Mtn. Hatfield McCoy | $8.99 | one-time |
| Blue Holler, Mammoth Cave KY | $8.99 | one-time |
| Rush Offroad Park | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wildcat Offroad Park. KY | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hollerwood KY | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hillbilly Trails Flatwoods KY | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mine  Made Adventure KY | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1806 Adventures, Vanceburg KY | $12.99 | one-time |
| Black Mountain, Harlan KY | $12.99 | one-time |
| Rockhouse Devils Anse Buffalo | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Accurate maps
- 🤩 Great customer support
- 💡 Useful for navigation
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Map distortion issues
- 🐛 App freezes frequently
- 🐛 Map continues to rotate
- 🐛 Missing trails on maps
- 🐛 Incorrect trail colors/difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Map distortion
- App freezes
- Map rotation issues
- Trails missing from maps
- Incorrect trail difficulty/color

**Requested features**

- How often are maps updated?
- How to upload trails not on the map?
- Partner with DCNR PA state riding trails
- Seek out Snow Shoe Rail Trail
- Button to report blocked trails


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rock Light free?

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

### Is Trailview free?

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

### Do Rock Light or Trailview have ads?

Neither Rock Light nor Trailview shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rock Light or Trailview?

Rock Light ships an update every 9 days, and Trailview fortnightly. Most recently, Rock Light was updated on October 4, 2026 and Trailview on October 12, 2026.

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