Backroads vs Go Trovare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backroads
This app provides detailed information and daily route options for active travel adventures like biking and hiking. It offers helpful tips and regional information to enhance your journey. Your trip leaders are also available through the app for guidance.
- Daily route options
- Trip schedules
- Helpful tips
- Regional information
- Trip leader access
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Backroads is the leader in active travel, offering Biking, Hiking and Multi-Adventure Trips in 55+ countries worldwide. This Trip Companion app, and a unique log-in code, will be available to you just before your trip starts. You’ll find daily route options, schedules, helpful tips and other regional information. Of course, your incredible Trip Leaders are available every day of your trip to guide you through some of the most beautiful places in the world. We look forward to seeing you out there!
Go Trovare
Discover and explore outdoor routes for hiking and cycling. Find points of interest, scenic views, and nearby resorts. Plan day trips or multi-day adventures with curated trails for all skill levels.
- Discover hiking and cycling routes
- Explore points of interest
- Find scenic views
- Locate nearby resorts
- Curated trails for all levels
- Plan day trips and multi-day journeys
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Explore the outdoors like never before with our app, your ultimate companion for hiking and cycling adventures! Discover a variety of routes, each offering unique points of interest where you can pause, take in stunning views, and truly connect with nature. Whether you're embarking on a short day trip or a multi-day journey, our app has you covered with carefully curated trails that cater to all levels of explorers. Plan your adventure with ease, choosing from routes that guide you through breathtaking landscapes and must-see spots. Plus, explore nearby resorts and discover hidden gems around them, making your trips even more memorable. Whether you're hiking up a mountain or cycling through scenic valleys, our app is designed to enhance every step of your journey. Start your adventure today and see where the trails take you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Go Trovare at 5.0 against Backroads's 3.3. Go Trovare also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Backroads's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (69 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Go Trovare sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Backroads asks for nothing beyond the download.
Go Trovare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backroads has 69 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Backroads ships an update every 4 months, Go Trovare every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backroads | Go Trovare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (69 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 173 MB | 224 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Backroads | Trovare LLC |
Customer experience
Backroads
Go Trovare
In-app purchases
Backroads
No in-app purchases
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