# The MST Guide vs Yonderlust

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The MST Guide at none against Yonderlust's 11. The MST Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yonderlust sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. The MST Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The MST Guide against 5.0 for Yonderlust. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MST Guide has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The MST Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, Yonderlust every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and May 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The MST Guide | Yonderlust |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mst-guide/id1547543639/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonderlust/id1640710026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547543641) | [MOXY Outdoors, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640710028) |

## What reviewers say

### The MST Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mst-guide/id1547543639)

This comprehensive guide provides detailed maps and up-to-date information for North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail. It helps hikers navigate the nearly 1200-mile path, locate essential waypoints, and connect with other hikers through a virtual trail log.

**Highlights:** Real-time location tracking on trail, Up-to-date, rerouted trail maps, Detailed waypoint information (parking, camping, water), Virtual trail logs for hiker communication, Offline navigation capabilities

**In-app purchases:** none


### Yonderlust

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonderlust/id1640710026)

Discover and embark on self-guided adventures with local content, maps, and safety tips. Explore new places with curated trip information and checklists.

**Highlights:** Self-guided adventure trips, Free local content, Interactive maps, Checklists, Safety tips

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access (1 Year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Paddle the Black River | $12.99 | one-time |
| Paddle Camp Masonboro Island | $12.99 | one-time |
| Doughton Park Adventure Run | $12.99 | one-time |
| Fastpack the VA Triple Crown | $14.99 | one-time |
| Backpack the Art Loeb Trail | $14.99 | one-time |
| Backpack Linville Gorge | $14.99 | one-time |
| Trail Run the Roan Highlands | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moab Winter Wonderland | $24.99 | one-time |
| Hut-to-Hut Presidential Range | $24.99 | one-time |
| Kiteboard the Outer Banks | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The MST Guide free?

The MST Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Yonderlust free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The MST Guide or Yonderlust?

Yonderlust is rated higher. The MST Guide averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Yonderlust averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The MST Guide or Yonderlust have ads?

Yonderlust shows ads; The MST Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, The MST Guide or Yonderlust?

The MST Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Yonderlust every 7 months. Most recently, The MST Guide was updated on June 11, 2026 and Yonderlust on May 31, 2026.

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