BackCountry Navigator XE vs TrailIntel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BackCountry Navigator XE
Navigate the outdoors with offline maps and GPS functionality. Download maps for various regions and use your device as a handheld GPS. Record tracks, set waypoints, and upload/download trips from the cloud.
- Offline map downloads
- Handheld GPS functionality
- Record tracks with stats
- Set waypoints
- Cloud trip management
- GPX/KML import/export
- Optional map overlays
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Explore the outdoors on your own terms with BackCountry Navigator XE. Choose and download maps for offline use. Use your iOS device as a handheld GPS. Choose from over 50 worldwide and country specific map sources. App makes suggestions based on where the map is centered. The worldwide sources are often the best. Some countries with specific content to consider are Spain, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. With membership, save maps for offline use. An easy grid interface lets you choose blocks for download, and see those you have already downloaded. Switch to offline maps to see what you have downloaded when out in the backcountry. A worldwide vector map, known as the BackCountry World Map, allows for quick download of large blocks. Small size with splendid detail even when zoomed in. Navigate in the wild with GPS Record your path as a track, seeing a customized set of stats as you progress. Set waypoints by tapping the screen or at the current GPS Location. Upload or download trips from the cloud on demand. See the trips on your desktop browser. Import or export GPX or KML. Updated UI for this website is coming soon. Optional overlays enhance map with boundaries, parcel data, or trail maps. BLM boundaries show limits of various types of federal lands within the western United States. Most US States have parcel data and wildlife management boundaries. Use is subject to license agreement at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TrailIntel
Discover and navigate off-road trails with real-time conditions, offline maps, and community features. Connect with local clubs, find points of interest, and plan your next adventure with confidence.
- Trail discovery and points of interest
- Favorite trail saving
- Real-time navigation and conditions
- Offline map support
- Connect with local clubs
- GPS device integration
- Weather-aware planning
- Friend and crew invitations
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TrailIntel is your ultimate off-road companion — built for snowmobilers, ATV riders, and outdoor explorers who want more than just a map. Discover new trails, stay ahead of changing conditions, connect with local clubs, and ride with confidence using tools designed specifically for the off-road community. DISCOVER TRAILS & POINTS OF INTEREST Explore official club-maintained trail networks, scenic routes, and nearby businesses. Find trail stops, landmarks, gas stations, and more — all curated for riders. SAVE FAVORITES FOR QUICK ACCESS Mark your go-to trails, POIs, or destinations so you can return with ease. Perfect for planning your next ride or sharing with friends. REAL-TIME NAVIGATION & CONDITIONS Get live trail reports, rider-sourced updates, and closures. Think Waze, but for trails — with breadcrumb tracking and offline map support. CONNECT WITH CLUBS Easily find and join local riding clubs. Access club-specific trail maps, events, and membership tools — all in one place. INTEGRATE YOUR GPS DEVICES Sync your rides with compatible Garmin and GPS units. Access breadcrumb history and map routes across devices. STAY WEATHER-AWARE Plan around changing trail conditions with up-to-the-minute weather info for your ride region — wind, snow, radar, and forecasts included. INVITE FRIENDS & BUILD YOUR CREW Invite your riding buddies and club members to join TrailIntel. Share trails, compare rides, and explore together. BUILT FOR RIDERS, BY RIDERS From snowmobilers in the Northeast to ATV riders in the Midwest, TrailIntel is built for those who live to ride. Whether you're exploring local trails or planning a destination trip, TrailIntel puts everything you need in one powerful app. Download TrailIntel and outsmart the outdoors — together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TrailIntel at 80% against BackCountry Navigator XE's 22%. TrailIntel also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.8). BackCountry Navigator XE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. BackCountry Navigator XE sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per year and TrailIntel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TrailIntel holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of BackCountry Navigator XE's written reviews are positive against 80% of TrailIntel's.
BackCountry Navigator XE ships an update every 6 weeks, TrailIntel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BackCountry Navigator XE | TrailIntel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (36 ratings) | 4.2 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jirolabs LLC | Trailintel Solutions, LLC |
Customer experience
BackCountry Navigator XE
TrailIntel
In-app purchases
BackCountry Navigator XE
- Bronze Subscription7 Days trial$14.491 Year
- Silver Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Gold Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- 500 Coins$4.99
- 1000 Coins$9.99
- 2000 Coins$19.99
TrailIntel
- Boondocker3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Guide3 Days trial$69.991 Year
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