# Maps+ vs Trail X Trail

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trail X Trail at 100% against Maps+'s 51%. Trail X Trail also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Maps+'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (228 vs 35). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maps+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Trail X Trail sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trail X Trail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maps+ has 228 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Maps+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Trail X Trail's.

Maps+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Trail X Trail fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maps+ | Trail X Trail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-plus/id416753449/reviews) | **[5.0 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-x-trail/id6755943536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 20 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [IZE, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/323114550) | [Trail X Trail LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857514344) |

## What reviewers say

### Maps+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-plus/id416753449)

Enhance your navigation experience with advanced bookmarking, location-based reminders, and intelligent search. This app offers powerful tools for users who need more from their mapping applications.

**Highlights:** Color-coded bookmarks, GPX import/export, Location-based reminders, Autocomplete search, Modular settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Limitations | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for traveling
- 👍 Customizable interface
- 🚀 Fast and accurate maps
- 👍 Useful for work/business
- 👍 Great for multiple pins/bookmarks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Lacks public transit directions
- 🚫 No street view

**Reported bugs**

- Pins disappearing after updates
- Routing issues and inaccurate directions
- Search results not working
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More pin/bookmark colors and icons
- Offline map caching
- Sync between devices
- Turn-by-turn voice navigation
- Public transit directions


### Trail X Trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-x-trail/id6755943536)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app allows outdoor explorers to map, record, and revisit their adventures. Create custom routes, manage waypoints, and share your journeys with friends. It offers offline map access for remote areas and supports various file formats for importing and exporting data.

**Highlights:** Create and navigate custom routes, Record, save, and review tracks, Manage custom waypoints, Offline map access, Import/export GPX, KML, GeoJSON, Share tracks and waypoints

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maps+ free?

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

### Is Trail X Trail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maps+ or Trail X Trail?

Trail X Trail is rated higher. Maps+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while Trail X Trail averages 5.0 from 35 ratings.

### Do Maps+ or Trail X Trail have ads?

Neither Maps+ nor Trail X Trail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maps+ or Trail X Trail?

Maps+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Trail X Trail fortnightly. Most recently, Maps+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Trail X Trail on October 17, 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.*