Comparison

Tro vs The Wales Coast Path

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tro

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Ap i’ch tywys ar droed ydi Tro. Dewch i agor drws ein henwau lleoedd yn ardal ogleddol Llwybr Cenedlaethol Clawdd Offa a chael eich arwain at gyfoeth ein treftadaeth. Dewch ar antur ar hyd llwybrau realiti estynedig eich ffôn a darganfod mwy am gyfoeth yr iaith a hanes Cymru o fewn yr ardal arbennig hon o harddwch naturiol eithriadol. Cafodd Tro ei ariannu gan Gynllun 2050 Llywodraeth Cymru, a’i adeiladu gan Galactig, sy’n ran o Grŵp Rondo Media. An app to guide you on foot along the northern section of the Offa’s Dyke National Trail. Open the door of our place names and step in to experience the wealth of our heritage. Augmented reality gives a fresh new look at your surroundings, discover more about the richness of the Welsh language as you walk along this historic footpath in an area of outstanding natural beauty Tro has been funded by the Welsh Goverment 2050 Grant Scheme and built by Galactig, part of the Rondo Media Group.

About

The Wales Coast Path

Navigate and explore an entire nation's coastline with this app. Track your progress on walks, unlock rewards, and discover augmented reality experiences. Learn about the rich history, wildlife, and communities that define the coastal path.

Highlights
  • Coastline navigation
  • Progress tracking
  • Reward system
  • Augmented Reality experiences
  • Historical information
  • Wildlife details
  • Community insights
Features
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The Wales Coast Path is just one of a few footpaths in the world to follow a nation’s entire coastline. Make navigating your walk easier by following the Wales Coast Path line on the map. You’ll be able to track your progress, earn rewards and take part in fantastic Augmented Reality experiences along the way. The app also highlights fascinating information about the history, wildlife, mythology and communities that have shaped the coastal path.

Screenshots

Tro2 screens
The Wales Coast Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tro at every 6 weeks against The Wales Coast Path's every 13 months. Tro also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tro ships an update every 6 weeks, The Wales Coast Path every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Tro versus The Wales Coast Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTroThe Wales Coast Path
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—6.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB137 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGalactig CyfPEEL Interactive

In-app purchases

None

Tro

No in-app purchases

None

The Wales Coast Path

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tro free?
Tro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Wales Coast Path free?
The Wales Coast Path is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tro or The Wales Coast Path have ads?
Neither Tro nor The Wales Coast Path shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tro or The Wales Coast Path?
Tro ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Wales Coast Path every 13 months. Most recently, Tro was updated on October 26, 2026 and The Wales Coast Path on October 7, 2026.

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