CMC RIMS vs Goat Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CMC RIMS
This app allows citizen scientists to collect and submit data on trails, campsites, and natural resources to aid public land managers. It offers a map-based interface with GPS locating and the ability to record recreation activities and upload images. It serves as a tool for conservation and improving recreational experiences on public lands.
- Map-based interface with GPS locating
- Offline GPS functionality
- Record recreation activity (check-ins)
- Upload images
- Monitor trails, campsites, and resources
- Search for trailheads and water access
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The Colorado Mountain Club's Recreation Impact Monitoring System (CMC RIMS) is the place where grass roots citizen scientists capture observable data to help public land managers monitor trails, campsites and natural resources. CMC RIMS gives you the opportunity to collect data in a structured, assessment format and provide detailed information for Federal, State, and local land management organizations. CMC RIMS is your advocacy and conservation tool to help steward our public lands - improving recreational experiences and preserving natural resources for future generations. CMC RIMS supports individual user and organizational data capture and use goals. For organizations that are interested in setting up data collection and use plans, contact CMC at conservation@cmc.org. CMC RIMS free features include: • Map based interface with online & offline GPS locating • Search for Trailheads, Water Access & Campsites near you • "Check-In" to record your current recreation activity and assist with visitor use monitoring • Upload images In addition to the free features, CMC RIMS volunteer "monitoring" features include adding data to assess and inventory: • Trails • Campsites • Water access points • Signs and facilities • Visitor use CMC provides training on how to complete assessments. Upon completion of this training, volunteers will be dubbed as trained citizen scientists and provided access to monitoring features within the app. For more information on volunteering and training, contact CMC at www.cmc.org/app. CMC RIMS is a collaborative effort between the Colorado Mountain Club and CANA Analytics. For more information on CMC's mission and role in conservation, visit www.cmc.org/app. For more information on CANA, visit www.canaadvisors.com.
Goat Maps
Navigate your outdoor adventures with confidence using this reliable and easy-to-use mapping application. It offers offline maps, advanced route planning, and custom topographic views, perfect for hiking, skiing, biking, and more. Explore off the grid without distractions.
- Offline Maps
- Record Tracks
- Advanced Route Planning
- Custom Topographic Maps
- Multiple Base Maps
- Worldwide Map Coverage
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Goat Maps is the next-generation navigation app designed for outdoor adventures. Built from the ground up in 2024, Goat Maps offers unmatched reliability and ease of use, perfect for all your adventures—whether hiking, backcountry skiing, kayaking, biking, or trail running. No distractions, just adventure: Goat Maps is designed by real people who use it daily. We prioritize function over frills, so you'll never deal with pop-ups, intrusive graphics, or unnecessary social features. Goat Maps combines cutting-edge technology with custom-designed maps to help you explore confidently, both on and off the grid. Download today and take your outdoor adventures to the next level! ▶ Key Features • Offline Maps: Navigate confidently without cell service. • Record Tracks: Track your trips and monitor your progress in detail. • Advanced Route Planning: Seamlessly mix snap-to-trail, straight-line, and hand-drawn sections. Plan multi-sport and off trail routes with ease. • Custom Topographic Maps: Designed for maximum readability, so you can focus on your adventure, not your screen. • Multiple Base Maps: Switch between Topo, Satellite, and Hybrid views to get the perspective you need. • World wide map coverage. ▶ Free Trial Many features can be used for free, but offline maps and route planning require a membership, but a 7 day free trial is available. ▶ Feedback For support, general questions or feature requests, contact us at support@goatmaps.com EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.goatmaps.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CMC RIMS at none against Goat Maps's 1. Goat Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 44 months) and ratings volume (52 vs 9). On price, rating, 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. Goat Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. CMC RIMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CMC RIMS against 4.7 for Goat Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goat Maps has 52 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CMC RIMS ships an update every 44 months, Goat Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CMC RIMS | Goat Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better | 4.7 (52 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 52 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Planet DI | Goat Maps, inc. |
Customer experience
CMC RIMS
Goat Maps
Bugs and requests
CMC RIMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Goat Maps
Reported bugs
1 issue- Inconsistent icon and waypoint syncing from other apps
Requested features
3 requests- Web-based route planning
- Expanded map layers (e.g., private land, geology)
- More detailed trail information (e.g., seasonal openings, surface type)
In-app purchases
CMC RIMS
No in-app purchases
Goat Maps
- Goat Maps Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Year







