Comparison

Avenza Maps vs OnPoint Trails

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Avenza Maps

Navigate any terrain with offline GPS maps, even without cell service. Explore a vast Map Store for hiking, biking, and travel, or import your own custom maps. Record tracks, add notes, and identify your location precisely.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS navigation
  • Real-time GPS position and direction
  • Record GPS tracks
  • Add photos and notes to locations
  • Import custom maps
  • Map Store with professional maps
Features
Read full description

New Description: Avenza Maps is a powerful offline navigation app for professional field work. Use offline maps with GPS navigation to stay on track anywhere—no signal required, so you can navigate confidently with precise location awareness. Discover and download trail, topographic, land use, utility, nautical, and survey data from trusted publishers, or import your own maps. Avenza supports custom map import, letting you work with PDF maps, GeoPDF®, and GeoTIFF files for reliable navigation both on and off the grid. Explore trusted outdoor & professional data Access the largest mobile Map Stores featuring content from: National Geographic National Park Service US Forest Service (USFS) US Geological Survey (USGS) NOAA, FAA, BLM, and more Avenza is widely used by professionals worldwide for surveying, land management, environmental work, GIS field operations, and more. Make your own maps? Import your custom maps and never get lost off the grid. Maps are available for free or purchase from the in-app Map Store. Plus subscription is available for unlimited custom map imports. Pro subscription is available for professional users with full access to all features and mapping tools. ENHANCE YOUR MAPS WITH THESE FEATURES - Locate your realtime GPS position and find direction, even when offline - Record GPS tracks during your activities - Navigate to features using compass tools - Add photos and notes to any location - Add placemarks to your map and style them with recreational symbols - Measure distances and estimate times - Supports KML, GPX, and CSV Formats GET MORE WITH AVENZA MAPS PLUS For users who need more - Up to 20 custom PDF, GeoPDF®, and GeoTIFF imports - Create geofences for up to 50 individual features and up to four geofence layers GET EVEN MORE WITH AVENZA MAPS PRO For professionals and organizations who require an offline mapping solution with location awareness with more features and tools - Unlimited import of your own geospatial PDF, GeoPDF®, and GeoTIFF maps - GPS averaging, additional coordinate display formats, custom symbol sets - Connect high-accuracy GPS devices via Bluetooth - Created unlimited geofences and get global geofence notifications - Convert tracks to areas - Map orientation lock - Import and export Esri® Shapefiles - Import and manage custom symbology sets - Priority technical support Avenza Maps Pro subscription required for commercial, academic, government, and professional use. Avenza Maps Plus and Pro are available as annual subscriptions. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple ID. Subscriptions are 12 months in duration and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. Auto-renewal can be turned off in your iTunes Account Settings. If you didn’t use iTunes to subscribe, you can manage your subscription through Avenza. SUPPORT We can help! Go to support.avenzamaps.com LEGAL Privacy Policy: avenzamaps.com/legal/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: avenzamaps.com/legal/terms.html CONNECT WITH US avenzamaps.com facebook.com/avenzamaps twitter.com/avenzamaps instagram.com/avenzamaps

About

OnPoint Trails

Explore off-road trails with this offline navigation app. Plan routes, track rides, and discover new terrains for UTVs, ATVs, and 4x4s. Subscription required for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Offline trail maps
  • Offline navigation
  • Route creation and tracking
  • GPX file import/export
  • Map markers and search
  • Advanced trail maps
Features
Read full description

OnPoint Trails: Your Ultimate Offline Off-Road Navigator Discover the freedom of off-roading with OnPoint Trails, the all-in-one app designed for adventurers who seek to explore CA OHV Trails and beyond. Whether you're riding a UTV, tackling trails on your ATV, or navigating rugged terrains in a 4x4 truck, OnPoint Trails has you covered. Our app empowers you to carve your path, explore new terrains, and create unforgettable off-road adventures. OnPoint Trails transforms your off-roading escapades into seamless, navigable experiences, combining offline functionality with versatile trail options. Embrace the journey and make every ride distinctly yours with OnPoint Trails. Subscription Required for Full Access: To enjoy the complete functionality of OnPoint Trails, including downloadable maps, offline navigation, and expanded trail options, a subscription is required. Premium Rider ($49.99/year): Includes: Downloadable maps for offline use Offline navigation Route creation and tracking Import/export GPX files Map markers and search functionality Elite Rider ($79.99/year): Includes all Premium features, plus: Exclusive advanced trail maps Priority support Expanded terrain and vehicle options Please Note: This app requires a subscription to access all features. There are no free features available. Both the Premium and Elite Rider plans offer full functionality depending on your needs. By downloading this app, you agree to our Terms of Use. You can review them here: https://onpointtrails.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Avenza Maps4 screens
OnPoint Trails4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Avenza Maps at free with in-app purchases against OnPoint Trails's subscription. Avenza Maps also leads on ratings volume (128K vs 12) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). OnPoint Trails's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 51%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Avenza Maps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year and OnPoint Trails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Avenza Maps against 4.7 for OnPoint Trails. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avenza Maps has 128K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Avenza Maps's written reviews are positive against 83% of OnPoint Trails's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, OnPoint Trails every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Avenza Maps versus OnPoint Trails: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvenza MapsOnPoint Trails
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (128K ratings) — better4.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings128K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvenza Systems Inc.Brenda Leon

Customer experience

Avenza Maps

All ratings128,071 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews890 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative42.0%

OnPoint Trails

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Avenza Maps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Maps disappearing after updates
  • Airdrop functionality issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to stitch/overlay multiple maps
  • Apple CarPlay integration
  • Improved map search and discovery
  • Easier map management and organization
  • Ability to export/share recorded tracks

OnPoint Trails

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Avenza Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Avenza Maps Plus1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Avenza Maps Pro1 Month trial$169.991 Year
One-time8
  • Forest Service Topo Product$0.99
  • Garmin Tier 1$0.99
  • BaseImage, LLC Map Product$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Western Michigan University Map Product$2.99
  • US Forest Service R5 Map Product$4.99
  • US Forest Service R6 Product$4.99
  • Map the Xperience Map Product$4.99
  • National Geographic Map Product$11.99
2 purchases

OnPoint Trails

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Riders$39.991 Year
  • Elite Riders$64.991 Year

Questions

Is Avenza Maps free?
Avenza Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnPoint Trails free?
OnPoint Trails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Avenza Maps or OnPoint Trails?
Avenza Maps is rated higher. Avenza Maps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while OnPoint Trails averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Avenza Maps or OnPoint Trails have ads?
Neither Avenza Maps nor OnPoint Trails shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Avenza Maps or OnPoint Trails?
Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, and OnPoint Trails every 3 weeks. Most recently, Avenza Maps was updated on November 6, 2026 and OnPoint Trails on November 4, 2026.

Other comparisons