# The Next Trail vs TrailIntel

The clearest difference is rating: The Next Trail at 4.8 against TrailIntel's 4.3. The Next Trail also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Next Trail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TrailIntel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Next Trail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of The Next Trail's written reviews are positive against 89% of TrailIntel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Next Trail ships an update weekly, TrailIntel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Next Trail | TrailIntel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-next-trail/id1553520088/reviews)** | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailintel/id6705120552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#145** |
| Size | 27 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BlabApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534245734) | [Trailintel Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769707915) |

## What reviewers say

### The Next Trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-next-trail/id1553520088)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate outdoor trails with detailed maps and routes for snowmobiling and off-road vehicles. Access local events, points of interest, and real-time trail updates from clubs. Download maps for offline use with GPS tracking.

**Highlights:** Offline trail maps and routes, GPS tracking for precise location, Points of interest and local events, Trail closure and opening updates, Record and save custom trails, Cloud backup for recorded trails

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |


### TrailIntel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailintel/id6705120552)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Discover and navigate off-road trails with real-time conditions, offline maps, and community features. Connect with local clubs, find points of interest, and plan your next adventure with confidence.

**Highlights:** Trail discovery and points of interest, Favorite trail saving, Real-time navigation and conditions, Offline map support, Connect with local clubs, GPS device integration, Weather-aware planning, Friend and crew invitations

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boondocker | $49.99 | per year |
| Guide | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Next Trail free?

The Next Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TrailIntel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Next Trail or TrailIntel?

The Next Trail is rated higher. The Next Trail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while TrailIntel averages 4.3 from 17 ratings.

### Do The Next Trail or TrailIntel have ads?

Neither The Next Trail nor TrailIntel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Next Trail or TrailIntel?

The Next Trail ships an update weekly, and TrailIntel every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Next Trail was updated on September 16, 2026 and TrailIntel on September 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Next Trail or TrailIntel?

The Next Trail currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and TrailIntel at #145. 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.*