Swidget vs Bruce Trail App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swidget
Control your smart home devices remotely with this app. Create custom schedules, set up automations, and monitor energy usage for compatible smart outlets and light switches. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free control.
- Bluetooth pairing
- Create rules and automations
- Monitor energy usage
- Voice assistant integration
- Remote control
- Custom schedules
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CONTROL YOUR SWIDGET DEVICES FROM YOUR PHONE The Swidget App is for use with Swidget Outlets and Light Switches that have been paired with a Wi-Fi enabled Insert. The App is used to connect your Swidget Inserts and offers a multitude of control options depending on the Insert and the type of Device it is in. Swidget Devices and Wi-Fi enabled Insert sold separately (required). FEATURES - Easy Bluetooth pairing and registration - Create rules and automations - Monitor energy use of your Swidget Outlet or Light Switch - Connect to your Alexa or Google Assistant accounts - Remotely control your Swidget Outlet or Light Switch - Custom schedules, including sunset or sunrise trigger
Bruce Trail App
Plan and track your hikes on Canada's longest marked footpath. Access up-to-date trail information, offline maps, and navigational tools. Discover parking, camping, and protected natural areas.
- Explore 1,300+ km of trails
- Offline map downloads
- Real-time location tracking
- Hike logging and progress tracking
- Parking and camping information
- Custom route planning
- Protected natural areas discovery
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Plan, track, and log your hikes while exploring Canada's oldest and longest marked footpath with this easy-to-use, official Bruce Trail App. - Available for FREE 7-day trial followed by subscription for $2.99/month or $29.99/year. - Find your way with the most up-to-date Bruce Trail information and helpful navigational tools. Did you know the actual route of the Bruce Trail changes often? With the Bruce Trail App, you'll have automatically updated Trail information, direct from the Bruce Trail Conservancy, right in the palm of your hand for stress-free adventures. With over 1,300 km of trail along the Niagara Escarpment, there is so much to explore. The Bruce Trail App can help beginner hikers, seasoned explorers, and aspiring End-to-Enders alike! The Bruce Trail App features the 42 official Bruce Trail maps from Queenston to Tobermory. Carry your map wherever, whenever, even with no cell service on the Trail. Easily download individual maps, or the full set, to have a map layer that works when the app is offline. Plan custom routes and measure distances. Find details on parking and camping. Follow your location on the Bruce Trail in real time, track and save your hikes, and more. Proceeds from app subscriptions go to the Bruce Trail Conservancy to help maintain the app, care for the Trail, and support our conservation work. --- Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation __ FEATURES: - Explore over 1,300 km of trails on the Niagara Escarpment: View the full 900 km main Bruce Trail and over 400 km of associated side trails, from Queenston to Tobermory. - Find Parking and Camping Information: Clearly see locations of Trail access points, parking locations, and official camping sites. Get directions, and links to parking/camping reservations, with a simple tap. - Customize Your Map View: View the Bruce Trail on any of 3 different map layers: default, satellite, or the Bruce Trail Conservancy topographic maps. Use map filters to show only the data you want to see. - Measure Distances and Plan Routes: Tap along the Trail to plan your route and measure the distance you will be hiking. Use the Measurement tool for simple A-to-B distances, or the Route tool to measure and plan a hike involving loops or multiple trails. - Track and Record Hikes: See your location on the Trail. Record your day's hike and see how far you have travelled. Keep a log of all your tracked hikes and watch your progress grow. - Download Bruce Trail Maps for Offline Use: When you have cellular or Wi-Fi access, download some or all of the Bruce Trail maps with one tap. You can be certain all the data you need is on your device when you head out on the Trail. - Explore Our Protected Natural Areas: Discover the growing network of Bruce Trail Conservancy nature reserves and other protected areas cared for by the BTC. Witness the addition of newly protected land to the Bruce Trail's conservation corridor. - Search: Quickly locate important places by name, like Bruce Trail sections, side trails, local towns, map regions, Bruce Trail Conservancy protected natural areas, and campgrounds. - Other information: Find useful information about Trail safety, navigation, and Bruce Trail news in an easy reference menu - More features to come --- Subscription Details 7-day FREE trial period followed by subscription of $2.99/month or $29.99/annually. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew can be turned off anytime by going to your Subscription Settings in the App Store after purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bruce Trail App at 4.0 against Swidget's 3.2. Bruce Trail App also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). Swidget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (67% vs 36%). On price, ratings volume, 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. Bruce Trail App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Swidget asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bruce Trail App holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Swidget's written reviews are positive against 36% of Bruce Trail App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Swidget ships an update monthly, Bruce Trail App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swidget | Bruce Trail App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 36.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swidget Corporation | The Bruce Trail Conservancy |
Customer experience
Swidget
Bruce Trail App
Bugs and requests
Swidget
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Bruce Trail App
Reported bugs
18 issues- Login screen keeps spinning for hours
- Blank page, loading wheel on app start
- App stops recording hikes
- Lost recorded hike data
- App resets to home screen after switching apps
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- Offline maps are useless, stuck updating
- Cannot log in on different devices
- Keyboard covers login button
- Cannot scroll down to submit button for reporting issues
- App stops tracking distance or trail used
- App requires frequent map updates needing cell service
- App runs out of memory when downloading all maps
- App crashes a couple of times
- Offline maps take minutes to update
- Saved hikes not viewable together on map
- Cannot edit saved routes, only title
- App does not save hiked trails
- Login screen input fields hidden by keyboard
Requested features
35 requests- Include saved locations in search
- Add elevation maps of selected sections
- Option for users to mark points of interest (e.g., water flow)
- Include businesses on map as waymarks
- Add big physical things as waymarks (e.g., ski hills)
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- Include km markings on maps
- Ability to view saved hikes together on a map
- Allow sorting/filtering of hikes by region or date
- Export hikes as GPX files
- Import hikes recorded in other apps
- Allow editing of saved routes (waypoints)
- Improve offline map loading speed
- Allow login on multiple devices with one subscription
- Include mile markers for each section
- Add calendar feature for upcoming hikes
- Fix keyboard covering login button
- Allow scrolling down to submit button for reporting issues
- Improve tracking of distance and trail used
- Allow viewing old map versions
- Improve login labels for autocomplete
- Option to hide email for privacy
- Reduce constant location requests
- Add topo map style or basic contours
- Improve measurement trail feature usability
- Fix app bogging down when calculating distances
- Allow family sharing for subscriptions
- Provide refund for old app
- Offer one-time fee for digital maps
- Include digital maps free with physical ones
- Fix battery drain issues
- Improve username/password input on iPhone
- Make app free or offer lifetime purchase option
- Allow sharing planned routes with others
- Change plan route line to broken blue for side trails
- Add robust tracking function similar to All Trails
In-app purchases
Swidget
No in-app purchases
Bruce Trail App
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$23.491 Year
Questions
Is Swidget free?
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