# Quartermaster vs Bruce Trail App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quartermaster at none against Bruce Trail App's 2. Quartermaster also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Bruce Trail App's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bruce Trail App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Quartermaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bruce Trail App holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Quartermaster's written reviews are positive against 37% of Bruce Trail App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Quartermaster ships an update every 2 weeks, Bruce Trail App every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quartermaster | Bruce Trail App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartermaster/id1276175409/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bruce-trail-app/id1592317271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quartermaster Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276175408) | [The Bruce Trail Conservancy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449643403) |

## What reviewers say

### Quartermaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartermaster/id1276175409)

Manage your home and connect with your neighborhood. Digitize home records, discover local services through trusted referrals, and contribute to a connected community. Earn rewards for your participation.

**Highlights:** Digital home library, Trusted neighborhood referrals, Community contribution, Reward system, Home automation integration

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bruce Trail App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bruce-trail-app/id1592317271)

Plan and track your hikes on Canada's longest marked footpath. Access up-to-date trail information, offline maps, and navigational tools. Discover parking, camping, and protected natural areas.

**Highlights:** Explore 1,300+ km of trails, Offline map downloads, Real-time location tracking, Hike logging and progress tracking, Parking and camping information, Custom route planning, Protected natural areas discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $23.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Offline maps are fantastic
- ✅ Latest trail changes at fingertips
- 📍 GPS location without cell signal
- ⏱️ Timely updates for planning
- 👍 Very helpful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Saved locations hard to find
- 🏕️ Hard to find designated camping spots
- 📍 No option to mark points of interest
- 💧 No water flow information
- 🚫 No businesses on map as waymarks

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen keeps spinning for hours
- Blank page, loading wheel on app start
- App stops recording hikes
- Lost recorded hike data
- App resets to home screen after switching apps

**Requested features**

- Include saved locations in search
- Add elevation maps of selected sections
- Option for users to mark points of interest (e.g., water flow)
- Include businesses on map as waymarks
- Add big physical things as waymarks (e.g., ski hills)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quartermaster free?

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

### Is Bruce Trail App free?

Bruce Trail App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Quartermaster or Bruce Trail App?

Bruce Trail App is rated higher. Quartermaster averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bruce Trail App averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Quartermaster or Bruce Trail App have ads?

Neither Quartermaster nor Bruce Trail App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quartermaster or Bruce Trail App?

Quartermaster ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bruce Trail App every 3 months. Most recently, Quartermaster was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bruce Trail App on November 3, 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.*