# Lake County PASSAGE vs The Next Trail

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lake County PASSAGE at none against The Next Trail's 2. Lake County PASSAGE also leads on ratings volume (808 vs 43). The Next Trail's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 63%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Next Trail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lake County PASSAGE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Lake County PASSAGE against 4.8 for The Next Trail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lake County PASSAGE has 808 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Lake County PASSAGE's written reviews are positive against 88% of The Next Trail's.

Lake County PASSAGE ships an update every 3 weeks, The Next Trail weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lake County PASSAGE | The Next Trail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (808 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lake-county-passage/id417250237/reviews) | **[4.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-next-trail/id1553520088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **808** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 14 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lake County, Illinois](https://appshunter.io/developer/417250240) | [BlabApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534245734) |

## What reviewers say

### Lake County PASSAGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lake-county-passage/id417250237)

This app provides real-time traffic congestion information for Lake County, IL. It offers details on incidents, roadwork, and congestion levels, along with snapshots from intersections. Users can also report incidents directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic congestion, Incident information, Roadwork updates, Intersection snapshot images, User incident reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful when traveling
- 👍 Keeps users informed about road conditions
- 👍 Useful app for the local area
- 👍 Provides great information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cameras not working or updating
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Lack of CarPlay functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not working or crashing the app
- App crashes for no apparent reason
- Compatibility issues with iPhone 5 and iOS 11

**Requested features**

- Ability to mark favorite cameras and areas
- Provide emergency closure notifications
- Expand coverage to more mapping/navigation apps


### The Next Trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-next-trail/id1553520088)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate outdoor trails with detailed maps and routes for snowmobiling and off-road vehicles. Access local events, points of interest, and real-time trail updates from clubs. Download maps for offline use with GPS tracking.

**Highlights:** Offline trail maps and routes, GPS tracking for precise location, Points of interest and local events, Trail closure and opening updates, Record and save custom trails, Cloud backup for recorded trails

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lake County PASSAGE free?

Lake County PASSAGE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Next Trail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lake County PASSAGE or The Next Trail?

The Next Trail is rated higher. Lake County PASSAGE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 808 ratings, while The Next Trail averages 4.8 from 43 ratings.

### Do Lake County PASSAGE or The Next Trail have ads?

Neither Lake County PASSAGE nor The Next Trail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lake County PASSAGE or The Next Trail?

Lake County PASSAGE ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Next Trail weekly. Most recently, Lake County PASSAGE was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Next Trail on October 25, 2026.

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