# Map Plus vs Trail X Trail

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Plus | Trail X Trail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200/reviews) | **[5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-x-trail/id6755943536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **637** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#113** |
| Size | 39 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203) | [Trail X Trail LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857514344) |

## What reviewers say

### Map Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Large File Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Export GPX Support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Format | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced GIS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Editing | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Photo | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full-Function Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful mapping features
- 👍 Customizable and versatile
- 🗺️ Offline map support
- 💡 Useful for various industries (surveying, construction, outdoor activities)
- 🔍 Detailed and accurate mapping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some users
- 📁 Difficulty managing data and files
- 🔧 Limited documentation and support
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #113 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*