# The Next Trail vs Dirt Ledger

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Next Trail at 43 against Dirt Ledger's 3. Dirt Ledger's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Dirt Ledger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dirt Ledger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Next Trail has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of The Next Trail's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dirt Ledger's.

The Next Trail ships an update weekly, Dirt Ledger every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Next Trail | Dirt Ledger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-next-trail/id1553520088/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dirt-ledger/id6759869403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BlabApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534245734) | [Mounir Saade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881328503) |

## What reviewers say

### The Next Trail

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

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 |


### Dirt Ledger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dirt-ledger/id6759869403)

Record and share your off-road adventures with this GPS companion. Discover new trails, navigate offline, and ride together with friends. Your location tracking is always under your control.

**Highlights:** Record ride details (route, distance, speed, elevation), Discover nearby off-road and hiking trails, Offline map downloads for navigation, Group ride creation and live location sharing, Share completed adventure routes, User-controlled location tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Next Trail free?

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

### Is Dirt Ledger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Next Trail or Dirt Ledger?

Dirt Ledger is rated higher. The Next Trail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Dirt Ledger averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do The Next Trail or Dirt Ledger have ads?

Neither The Next Trail nor Dirt Ledger shows ads.

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

The Next Trail ships an update weekly, and Dirt Ledger every 2 days. Most recently, The Next Trail was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dirt Ledger on October 24, 2026.

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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.*