Trail Explorer vs Trusted Trail Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Trail Explorer
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Trail Explorer is a web and mobile app to explore any destination, discover new places and trails, plan adventures, and enjoy the outdoors. For any point on the map, Trail Explorer helps you find the best spots for hiking, sightseeing, climbing, kayaking, scuba, and many more, pairing well with any adventure style and adrenaline level. We compile extensive lists of thrilling experiences by country and category, and offer a set of tools to research any location: β’ Millions of hiking trails and Places of Interest β’ Multiple map types to match your adventure style β’ 3D maps: - topo - satellite - city β’ offline 2D and 3D maps: β’ Trail analysis and Elevation Profile β’ 3D flyover along a trail or around a selected landmark β’ Hike Along tool β’ Drive Mode in 3D β’ AI chat β’ Local video and nearby webcams β’ The weather β’ Adventure sports and travel newsβ¦ Trail Explorer helps you understand any environment even before you go, build awareness of the terrain, the level of difficulty, time, gear, and resources required to reach your adventure objective. We aggregate data from a wide range of sources to help you plan a safer, and more enjoyable experience. Top features: βΆ Search millions of hiking trails and POIs β explore, save, and share with a single tap βΆ Choose from a range of maps β hiking, running, cycling, and more βΆ 3D maps β topo, satellite, and city views βΆ Browse a giant collection of thrilling experiences β sourced by country and category βΆ Explore any place in detail β hiking trails, attractions, adventure options, huts, hotels, and more βΆ Generate a hiking snapshot of any location β popular trails and geo-POIs: peaks, lakes, volcanoes, outdoor sports, videos, webcams, and more βΆ Drive Mode in 3D β explore routes with rich POI detail, adventure hotspots, and intel from AI, Wikipedia, video search, webcams, and weather βΆ 3D trail flyovers and circular landmark animations β realistic route previews and mountain/natural landmark peeks βΆ Hike Along mode β live 3D position tracking with trail data along the elevation profile βΆ Tap any point on the map β instant info on trails, POIs, weather, save and share routes or locations βΆ Search POIs in 20+ categories β huts, water sources, gas stations, geo-objects, and more βΆ Tap any trail on the map β detailed stats, charts, and trail highlights βΆ Tap any POI marker β detailed info, save, share, or generate a hiking snapshot βΆ Check the weather forecast directly from the map βΆ Read news and videos across 20+ categories β hiking, mountaineering, climbing, biking, kayaking, scuba, sailing/boating, adventure, extreme, and many more
Trusted Trail Maps
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Trusted Trail Maps is the offline navigation companion for exploring Utah's trails β whatever you're riding, driving, or walking. Most trail apps stop working the moment you lose cell signal β Trusted Trail Maps doesn't. Every map is a downloadable GeoPDF you can view fully offline, with your live GPS position tracked directly on the map so you always know exactly where you are, even deep in the backcountry. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, NOT GUESSWORK: Trail maps and details are developed in partnership with local county tourism boards and trail organizations across Utah β the people who actually know these trails. That means the difficulty ratings, width limits, and condition reports you see reflect real local expertise, not generic crowdsourced guesses. BUILT FOR EVERY WAY YOU EXPLORE: β’ OHV / UTV / ATV β’ Mountain Biking β’ Gravel Biking β’ Hiking β’ Overlanding β’ Scenic Automobile Tours β’ Snowmobiling β’ Horseback / Equestrian FEATURES: β’ Offline trail maps β view detailed GeoPDF maps with zero cell signal required β’ Live GPS tracking β see your real-time position, heading, and route directly on the map β’ Trail condition reports β submit real-time updates with photos and GPS location to help others know what to expect β’ Public Land Maps β browse official agency maps from the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service β’ Difficulty ratings & vehicle width limits β know before you go β’ Search & filter by region, activity, or difficulty Whether you're planning a weekend ride, a scenic drive, or a backcountry hike, Trusted Trail Maps keeps you oriented and informed β with local knowledge behind every map. INTERESTED IN A CUSTOM-BRANDED VERSION FOR YOUR AREA? A white-label version of this app is available for tourism boards, counties, and outdoor organizations β with your own color scheme and logo applied throughout. An embedded version for your website is also available. Contact us at trustedtrailmaps.com/submit.html or ops@trustedtrailmaps.com.
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Verdict
Trail Explorer and Trusted Trail Maps are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Trail Explorer | Trusted Trail Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgueni Stoilkov | Shannon Bushman |
In-app purchases
Trail Explorer
No in-app purchases
Trusted Trail Maps
No in-app purchases







