Comparison

TowGo vs Paper Map GPS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TowGo

This app guides you in backing up trailers with precision, indicating when and how much to turn your steering wheel. It uses sensors to predict trailer movement, offering visual and audio cues for safe navigation around curves and into tight spaces.

Highlights
  • Trailer graphic for real-time tracking
  • Steering wheel adjustment indicators
  • Audio signals for guidance
  • Flash & Beep™ for straight backing
  • Infinite Circle™ for curved backing
  • Align Assist™ for hitch angle correction
  • Customizable trailer checklists
Features
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With the TowGo® system you will be able to backup your trailer with precision. You will backup straight over extended distances, backup around a curve, make a turn into your driveway or onto your campsite. This is the companion app to TowGo's sensors. TowGo's Trailer Backup Navigation Aid lets you know when and how much to turn your steering wheel. It is not a backup camera – those only let you see where your trailer is going in the moment. The TowGo system lets you know where your trailer is going to go before you start backing up. It notifies you to adjust your steering to keep you on your path once you're going. Features include: • Trailer graphic to see what way your trailer is going at all times. • Indicators that show which way your trailer will turn and how quickly. • Audio signals that let you know to adjust your steering without looking at your phone or tablet. • Flash & Beep™ for backing amazingly straight. • Infinite Circle™ for following a curve. • Cornering Radius for controlled jackknifing. • Align Assist™ for straightening the hitch angle. • Check lists to help you remember things. • Built-in operating instructions. • Inline help for all inputs and setup fields. Personalize your app. Select a trailer image according to the trailer type you are pulling. Boat trailer, RV, camper, 5th wheel, equestrian, snowmobile, and others are available. Trailer type selection also gives you access to a corresponding check list for that type. The first time you use the system you must attach sensors and enter a few measurements. Then you're good to go – backwards! Your app communicates with the steering wheel and trailer hitch sensors using Bluetooth and calculates how your trailer will behave when you backup. Sensors can be purchased on the TowGo website. Now that you know, you can Tell Your Trailer Where To Go®

About

Paper Map GPS

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Your paper map, now with a live "you are here." Theme parks, zoos, campgrounds, ski resorts, sightseeing spots — the paper map you get at the entrance is beautifully illustrated and easy to read, but it never tells you the one thing you need: where you are right now. Paper Map GPS turns that paper map into a smartphone map with a moving current-location dot. ■ What makes it special - Maps that aren't on Google Maps — hand-drawn park guides and event maps — become fully working maps - Keep the charm of illustrated maps, with restrooms, shops, and attractions drawn large — and see your current location right on top - No internet needed to show your location. It works with GPS alone, even off the grid in the mountains - "Which way am I facing?" — solved, with a compass-linked heading indicator - Creating maps and showing your location is free (only sharing is paid) ■ Three simple steps 1. Take a photo of the paper map (importing photos and PDFs works too) 2. Tap the map where you're standing to register an alignment point (Move around and register 3 or more spread-out spots — the farther apart, the better the accuracy) 3. Just walk. Your "you are here" moves across the paper map ■ Great for places like - Theme parks, amusement parks, zoos - Campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts - Illustrated tourist maps, shrine and temple walking maps - Walking old towns with historical maps - University campuses, large event venues, festivals ■ With a Share Pass, see where family and friends are - Everyone's live location appears on the same paper map - Cut down on the "Where are you?" texts - Perfect for cheering at marathons — see exactly where your runner is on the course map - Share three kinds of markers with everyone: meeting point, favorite, and caution - Invite by showing a QR code or sending a link - Choose a pass that fits your outing: - 24-Hour Share Pass (one-time purchase, no auto-renewal) - Monthly Outing Pass (auto-renewing subscription) - First time? Try sharing free for 30 minutes - Only one person needs to buy a pass — invited family and friends join for free The Monthly Outing Pass is an auto-renewing subscription. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and is charged to your Apple ID. You can cancel anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kamidoko.github.io/privacy.html ■ Before you start - Location accuracy depends on your iPhone's GPS (roughly 5 m outdoors) and on how accurate the paper map itself is. Heavily stylized maps may show some offset. Not suited for indoor use or dense high-rise areas - Location and marker sharing requires signing in to iCloud, and works between iPhones - Using location in the background may increase battery usage For feedback or bug reports, use "Contact Us" in the app's Settings. We hope your family outings become even more fun.

Screenshots

TowGo4 screens
Paper Map GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Paper Map GPS at every 2 weeks against TowGo's monthly. TowGo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TowGo ships an update monthly, Paper Map GPS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TowGo versus Paper Map GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTowGoPaper Map GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB30 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTowGo, LLCYOSHIHIRO USUI

In-app purchases

None

TowGo

No in-app purchases

None

Paper Map GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TowGo free?
TowGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paper Map GPS free?
Paper Map GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TowGo or Paper Map GPS have ads?
Neither TowGo nor Paper Map GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TowGo or Paper Map GPS?
TowGo ships an update monthly, and Paper Map GPS every 2 weeks. Most recently, TowGo was updated on October 17, 2026 and Paper Map GPS on October 25, 2026.

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