Route3D 3.0 vs Trail Map Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Route3D 3.0
This app offers a 3D topographic map for outdoor activities, displaying terrain in perspective with hills. It allows users to playback routes like a movie, view elevation profiles, and switch between maps and aerial photography. Maps can be cached for offline access and GPS tracking is supported.
- 3D topographic maps
- Route playback
- Elevation profiles
- Map and aerial view switching
- Offline map caching
- GPS tracking
- GPX import/export
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Route3D is a three dimensional map for outdoor activities. Maps are displayed in perspective and with hills. You can play back routes like a movie, showing each turn. Elevation profile shows the ups and downs of the route. Switch between maps and aerial photography. USGS topographic maps cover the continental USA. Cache maps in internal storage for offline access. Track your position with GPS. Import and export GPX files from other GPS applications.
Trail Map Light
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Trail Map Light is your perfect companion for all outdoor adventures. Enjoy a lightweight map experience with multiple map styles and minimal distractions. FEATURES • Display your real-time position on the map • Import and view tracks (GPX, FIT, KML, TCX) • Record and export tracks (GPX) • Visualize metrics and elevation charts • See your real-time position in the elevation chart and monitor remaining effort FREE & PREMIUM • Try all features for free • Manage a limited number of tracks • Premium: Unlock unlimited tracks with a subscription • 100% ad-free experience PRIVACY Your data stays yours. No personal information is collected. All data is securely stored on your device and in your private iCloud account. TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/de/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Route3D 3.0 at none against Trail Map Light's 3. Route3D 3.0 also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Trail Map Light's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 11 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Trail Map Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Route3D 3.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Route3D 3.0 ships an update every 11 months, Trail Map Light daily. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Route3D 3.0 | Trail Map Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eastridge Technology | Benedikt Hannemann |
In-app purchases
Route3D 3.0
No in-app purchases
Trail Map Light
- 1 Month - Unlimited Tracks$1.991 Month
- 1 Year - Unlimited Tracks$2.991 Year
- Lifetime - Unlimited Tracks$14.99
