Comparison

Map Plus vs Trail X Trail

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

Head to head
About

Map Plus

This app is a powerful tool for viewing and editing custom maps, managing geographic data, and planning outdoor activities. It supports various map and GIS file formats, offers on-map editing, GPS track recording, and data sharing.

Highlights
  • View and edit custom maps
  • Manage geographic data
  • Support for GIS vector and common file formats
  • Offline map viewing
  • GPS track recording and path following
  • On-map vector editing
  • Data sharing via multiple methods
Features
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The most powerful and versatile tool for viewing and editing custom maps, surveying, editing or managing mass of your geography data. ● You can use Map Plus as a professional GIS tool for geographic data gathering, editing, measuring, cartography, surveying, planning, online/offline viewing and many other management. ● You can also use Map Plus to help your outdoor activities and global travels, for trip planning, offline map downloading, track/photo/video recording, and sharing memories with friends. Besides common map features such as locating, searching, Map Plus provides many more special: ● Configuring, viewing and downloading any online maps of XYZ/WMS/WMTS patterns, or using scripts to configure more complex ones. ● Handling GIS vector file formats, such as Shape(SHP), TAB, GEOJSON, GML/GZ, AutoCAD DXF... ● Handling Common GIS file formats such as KML, KMZ, GPX, CSV, WPT.. Supported styles in KML/KMZ. ● Handling offline map file formats such as MBTiles, RMaps... ● On-map vector editing with finger drag-drop and magnetic snap. ● GPS Track Recording with auto-recovery and background mode support. ● Path Following with voice guidance for both user paths and searched direction routes. ● Displaying locations of photos and videos in your system photo albums. (no need to import) ● User data management with folders, sub-folders, layers, bulk operations, shortcuts, tags and fuzzy searches. Supports Advanced Search by using expressions with attribute conditions. ● Using Feature Class for bulk editing and managing similar (same class of) features and layers all together. Supports bulk Attributes Merge and Link Relationship Building between features of different classes. ● Conditional Style and Expression provide dynamic content rendering. ● Customizable pop-up panel for on-map picking items with HTML, JS and CSS support to make custom forms, layout and rich-formatted content. ● Handling coordinates in MGRS, UTM, and Plus Code. ● Photo Markup allows you draw markups on photo, such as arrows, texts, free-hand drawings. ● Browser Access allows you to access app's data or files from a desktop PC/Mac with a web browser wirelessly. ● Sharing or transferring data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, iCloud, SMS, Email, QR codes, Open-In, AirDrop or many other ways. ● Many more fantastic and free functions could not be fully descriped here, such as Guide Mark, Arrival Notification, Photo Mode, Map Level Adjust, Custom Icons, Photo/Video Attachments, Image Overlay, Text Overlay, Fast Editing, Distance/Perimeter/Area Measuring, Custom Time Zone, etc. User Manual: https://duweis.com/en/mapplus_guide.html Contact Us: support@duweis.com

About

Trail X Trail

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
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Subscription Required Trail X Trail requires an active paid subscription to use. No free features are available. Trail X Trail is an off-road mapping and tracking app for riders and outdoor explorers who want to map, record, and revisit their own adventures. With an active subscription, you get access to all current and future tools, including: - Create and navigate your own routes (including multi-stop routing) - Create and manage custom waypoints - Record, save, and review tracks from rides or hikes - Customize map appearance (track, route, and recording styles) - Import and export GPX, KML, and GeoJSON files - Use the app offline for backcountry and low-signal areas - Share your saved tracks and waypoints with friends Important: Trail X Trail does not provide or guarantee trail data. Maps, routes, and track information are user-created or user-imported. Always ride or explore responsibly and follow local laws & regulations. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://trailxtrail.com/policy

Screenshots

Map Plus4 screens
Trail X Trail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Map Plus at free with in-app purchases against Trail X Trail's subscription. Map Plus also leads on ratings volume (637 vs 32) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Trail X Trail's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trail X Trail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Plus has 637 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Map Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trail X Trail's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Plus ships an update monthly, Trail X Trail fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Map Plus versus Trail X Trail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap PlusTrail X Trail
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (637 ratings)5.0 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings637 — better32
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#100 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB170 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMiocool Inc.Trail X Trail LLC

Customer experience

Map Plus

All ratings637 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%

Trail X Trail

All ratings32 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Map Plus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when loading large datasets
  • Issues with map layer visibility and synchronization
  • Problems with coordinate system and projection support
  • Inconsistent behavior when using certain features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved user interface and navigation
  • Better integration with other mapping/GIS software
  • Route planning and navigation capabilities
  • Ability to import and export more file formats
  • Improved offline map caching and performance

Trail X Trail

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Map Plus

One-time10
  • Large File Support$0.99
  • Enhanced Map$0.99
  • Donate$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Export GPX Support$2.99
  • Enhanced Format$2.99
  • Remove Advertisements$3.99
  • Enhanced GIS$4.99
  • Enhanced Editing$5.99
  • Enhanced Photo$8.99
  • Full-Function Package$19.99
1 purchases

Trail X Trail

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Map Plus free?
Map Plus 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, Map Plus or Trail X Trail?
Trail X Trail is rated higher. Map Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Trail X Trail averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.
Do Map Plus or Trail X Trail have ads?
Map Plus shows ads; Trail X Trail does not.
Which is updated more often, Map Plus or Trail X Trail?
Map Plus ships an update monthly, and Trail X Trail fortnightly. Most recently, Map Plus was updated on October 2, 2026 and Trail X Trail on September 19, 2026.

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