# Parkwolf vs Highpointer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Parkwolf at fortnightly against Highpointer's every 12 months. Parkwolf also leads on ratings volume (8.5K vs 1) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). Highpointer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parkwolf sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Highpointer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Highpointer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parkwolf has 8.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Parkwolf ships an update fortnightly, Highpointer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parkwolf | Highpointer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkwolf-national-park-guide/id1596595516/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highpointer/id1637482590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 145 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parkwolf LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592138644) | [Jeffery Bizon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508842190) |

## What reviewers say

### Parkwolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkwolf-national-park-guide/id1596595516)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Travel, #181 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Explore national and state parks with offline audio tours, detailed maps, and trail information. Discover wildlife hotspots, receive park alerts, and track your visited locations. All essential data is pre-downloaded for offline use, ensuring a seamless experience even without internet.

**Highlights:** Offline audio tours, Detailed park maps, Trail information, Wildlife heatmaps, Park alerts, Visited park tracking

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parkwolf PRO | $6.99 | per month |
| Parkwolf PRO | $6.99 | per month |
| Parkwolf Membership | $10.99 | per month |
| Parkwolf PRO | $24.99 | per year |
| Parkwolf Membership | $34.99 | per year |
| Parkwolf PRO | $48.00 | per year |
| Parkwolf PRO | $49.99 | per year |
| Parkwolf Membership | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful features
- 👍 Detailed maps and information
- 🗺️ Offline functionality
- 💡 Engaging trivia
- 🤖 Helpful tour guide

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Audio not working as expected
- Orientation issues with maps

**Requested features**

- More detailed audio narration
- Improved offline experience
- Search option for points of interest


### Highpointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highpointer/id1637482590)

Explore and plan your journey to the highest points in all 50 US states. Research unique locations, track your progress, and rank your favorite summits. Discover the diverse beauty of America through this adventurous pursuit.

**Highlights:** Research 50 State Highpoints, Plan your expeditions, Track completion progress, Rank favorite summits, Explore diverse locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Highpointer Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parkwolf free?

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

### Is Highpointer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parkwolf or Highpointer?

Highpointer is rated higher. Parkwolf averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Highpointer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Parkwolf or Highpointer have ads?

Neither Parkwolf nor Highpointer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parkwolf or Highpointer?

Parkwolf ships an update fortnightly, and Highpointer every 12 months. Most recently, Parkwolf was updated on September 30, 2026 and Highpointer on September 25, 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.*