# BRPTracker vs Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour

The clearest difference is rating: Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour at 4.4 against BRPTracker's 3.0. Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 2). BRPTracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BRPTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour has 63 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

BRPTracker ships an update every 2 months, Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BRPTracker | Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brptracker/id321315112/reviews) | **[4.4 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-ridge-parkway-audio-tour/id1621690149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spanware](https://appshunter.io/developer/285488449) | [David Kneynsberg LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480507909) |

## What reviewers say

### BRPTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brptracker/id321315112)

This app helps you navigate and track your journey along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Discover landmarks and mark the places you've visited on this scenic route. Be aware that continuous GPS use can impact battery life.

**Highlights:** Track progress along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Discover landmarks, Mark visited locations, GPS background tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-ridge-parkway-audio-tour/id1621690149)

Explore scenic drives with GPS-triggered audio stories that automatically play as you approach points of interest. Discover rich history, wildlife, and breathtaking vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Download the tour for offline use and travel at your own pace.

**Highlights:** GPS-triggered automatic audio stories, Offline functionality, Self-guided exploration, Covers history and culture, Highlights scenic vistas and wildlife, Broken into three distinct sections

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Great Smoky Mountain GPS Tour | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shenandoah National Park Tour | $16.99 | one-time |
| Newport Bundle | $16.99 | one-time |
| Great Smoky &Cades Cove Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Virginia Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Tour | $24.99 | one-time |
| New York Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| PCH & 17 Mile Drive Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Applachian Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| 20+ National Park Bundle | $64.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BRPTracker free?

BRPTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour free?

Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BRPTracker or Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour?

Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour is rated higher. BRPTracker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour averages 4.4 from 63 ratings.

### Do BRPTracker or Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour have ads?

Neither BRPTracker nor Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BRPTracker or Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour?

BRPTracker ships an update every 2 months, and Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour every 15 months. Most recently, BRPTracker was updated on October 31, 2026 and Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour on November 3, 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.*