# Mudflap vs PathRover

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mudflap at none against PathRover's 2. Mudflap also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 4) and chart position (#37 vs #200). PathRover's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PathRover sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Mudflap asks for nothing beyond the download.

PathRover holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mudflap has 4.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mudflap ships an update every 2 weeks, PathRover every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mudflap | PathRover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudflap/id1488815024/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathrover/id6670402262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | #200 |
| Size | 164 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mudflap Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488815023) | [Ecowave Resources LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766109173) |

## What reviewers say

### Mudflap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudflap/id1488815024)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Save on diesel fuel at over 2,800 truck stops nationwide with instant discounts. Access free, truck-safe GPS navigation that avoids low bridges and weight restrictions. Simply link your card to start saving.

**Highlights:** Instant diesel discounts, 2,800+ truck stop locations, Free truck-safe GPS navigation, Avoids low bridges and weight limits, Debit/credit card integration, No credit checks or waiting periods

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Significant fuel savings
- 🔍 Convenient fuel price comparison
- ⚡ Easy to use app
- 🤝 Helpful customer support
- 🌟 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Lengthy account verification process
- 💳 Long hold times on payment cards
- 🚫 Limited participating fuel stations
- 🤔 Unclear policies and requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent discount amounts
- Unexpected account deactivations

**Requested features**

- Expand fuel station network
- Faster account verification
- More transparent policies
- Improved payment processing


### PathRover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathrover/id6670402262)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation app is designed for both outdoor adventurers and industrial professionals. It offers precision navigation, real-time data, and custom route creation for challenging environments, from off-road trails to industrial sites.

**Highlights:** Precision navigation, Real-time data, Custom route creation, Off-road trail exploration, Industrial landscape navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| English | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mudflap free?

Mudflap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PathRover free?

PathRover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mudflap or PathRover?

PathRover is rated higher. Mudflap averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while PathRover averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Mudflap or PathRover have ads?

Neither Mudflap nor PathRover shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mudflap or PathRover?

Mudflap ships an update every 2 weeks, and PathRover every 9 days. Most recently, Mudflap was updated on October 12, 2026 and PathRover on October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mudflap or PathRover?

Mudflap currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and PathRover at #200. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*