PatchMap vs ASA Alberta Snowmobile Trails
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PatchMap
Navigate to oilfield locations with detailed maps and turn-by-turn directions. Access wellsite, facility, and LSD information, overlay various map layers, and record trip logs. Offers a 7-day free trial for its monthly subscription.
- Navigate to LSDs, wellsites, and facilities
- Turn-by-turn directions
- Multiple map background options
- Overlay optional map layers
- Search by UWI, Operator, License Number
- Record waypoints and trip logs
- Get current LSD location and GPS coordinates
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**This app requires a subscription - see details below PatchMap will find and navigate you to every LSD, Wellsite, or Facility in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia. Additional Features: -Choose from multiple map backgrounds including PatchMap, PatchMap Satellite, Google Satellite, Google Road Map, or Google Terrain. -Get Turn-by-Turn directions using the PatchMap road network or Google Maps. -Overlay optional map layers including Active Drilling Rigs, Highway Cameras, LSD Grid, Municipal Boundaries, Wildlife Management Units Boundaries, and Trapline Boundaries. -Search Wellsites, Facilities and LSDs in the DLS and PNG grid systems. -Search Wellsites by UWI. -Search facilities by Operator, Name, Legal Desc., License Number. -Search active Drilling Rigs. -Search civic addresses. -Locate nearest oilfield accommodation. -Get distance and navigate to nearest hospital. -Tap on wellsites, facilities and roads to retrieve attributes. -Record waypoints: Include comments, choose from various symbols, edit coordinates using multiple formats, show/hide waypoint symbols and labels on the map. -Get your current LSD location, and GPS coordinates in various formats. -Record Trip Logs -Manage waypoints and Trip Logs using the Waypoint and Trips manager. -Get the Legal Description (LSD) of your current position, by tapping on the red "vehicle" icon Paid Subscription Details: -Monthly Subscription -$9.99 per month -Free 7-Day trial, cancel within 7 days without charge. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period -Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://www.skybasews.ca/CSI/PrivacyPolicy_PatchMap.pdf Terms of Use: https://www.skybasews.ca/CSI/TermsOfUse_PatchMap.pdf
ASA Alberta Snowmobile Trails
Navigate Alberta's snowmobile trails with offline maps, nearby services, and real-time condition updates. Plan and share routes with friends, even without mobile data. Enhance your winter riding experience with this essential trail companion.
- Offline GPS trail navigation
- View nearby services
- Access trail conditions
- Measure distance to points
- Curated snow tour list
- Save and load itineraries
- Share live location with friends
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*For Alberta Snowmobiling Only* Out exploring on your snowmobile? Take your own mobile trail assistant for the ride! The Alberta Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (ASA) brings an enhanced version of its web application to your pockets, making for a better riding experience than ever. Working both with and WITHOUT mobile data coverage, you will be able to enjoy the app’s functionalities no matter where you are on the trails. This app gives you access to the following *OFFLINE* features, anywhere, anytime, even in areas without cell coverage: ► See your location on the map through your phone’s GPS signal ► View nearby restaurants, gas stations, hotels, parking, and other services ► Access the trails conditions as per the last data connection available ► See the distance between you and a specific point ► Easily access a list of curated snow tours ► Quickly save and load itineraries Getting back to a zone with mobile coverage? Enjoy these additional *ONLINE* features : ► Keep an eye on updated trail statuses for the best riding experience ► Easily meet with friends by sharing your position with each other (no one else can see your location) ► Plan out an itinerary and share it with your group Welcome to the Alberta Snowmobile Application! mobile experience and enjoy the ride! Notes: ►Continued use of the GPS and location sharing running in the background can significantly increase battery consumption. It is recommended to toggle it off when not needed to improve autonomy. The Pro Version is a $4.99 CAD per year auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Link to our privacy policy: https://www.evtrails.com/privacy-terms-and-conditions/ Link to our terms of use: https://www.evtrails.com/terms-and-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ASA Alberta Snowmobile Trails at 100% against PatchMap's 29%. ASA Alberta Snowmobile Trails also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). PatchMap's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PatchMap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.49 per month and ASA Alberta Snowmobile Trails sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PatchMap ships an update every 3 weeks, ASA Alberta Snowmobile Trails monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PatchMap | ASA Alberta Snowmobile Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 337 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skybase Geomatic Solutions Inc. | MapGears inc. |
Customer experience
PatchMap
ASA Alberta Snowmobile Trails
In-app purchases
PatchMap
- PatchMap Monthly Subscription$7.491 Month
ASA Alberta Snowmobile Trails
- Annual Pro Version$3.991 Year
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