# Polaris® vs Trail Treker

The clearest difference is price: Polaris® at Free against Trail Treker's $3.99. Polaris® also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On review sentiment, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Polaris® is free to download; Trail Treker costs $3.99 up front. Trail Treker sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Polaris® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Polaris® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polaris® has 2.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Polaris®'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Trail Treker's.

Polaris® ships an update monthly, Trail Treker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polaris® | Trail Treker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polaris/id493558794/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-treker/id1182728166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **45.4% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #142 | **#108** |
| Size | 176 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polaris Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/418680707) | [Trail Treker, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182728165) |

## What reviewers say

### Polaris®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polaris/id493558794)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Manage your powersports vehicle's maintenance, plan rides with detailed mapping, and discover gear. Connect to in-vehicle displays for enhanced control and remote connectivity.

**Highlights:** Vehicle service history and maintenance reminders, Snap-to-trail routing, On/offline maps, Group Ride tracking, 3D ride replays, Gear and accessory shopping, Help Center access

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 🚀 Great features
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Essential for riding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes/crashes
- 🐛 Clunky user interface
- 🐛 Unreliable mapping
- 🐛 Missing features
- 🐛 Buggy offline mode

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Ride tracking problems
- Disappearing vehicle data
- Mapping inaccuracies
- Constant sign-outs

**Requested features**

- Ability to plan routes
- Offline map downloads
- Larger font for map details
- Dark mode option
- Apple Watch compatibility


### Trail Treker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-treker/id1182728166)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate offline with detailed maps and GPS tracking. Discover local points of interest and businesses, and record your own waypoints. Share your adventures with others.

**Highlights:** Offline map viewing, GPS tracking and recording, Customizable points of interest, Local business discovery, Map layering, Sharing of saved positions and tracks

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bayfield County | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sawyer County Snowmobile & ATV | $1.99 | one-time |
| West Yellowstone | $1.99 | one-time |
| Birchwood ATV-Snowmobile Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ashland County | $1.99 | one-time |
| Washburn County | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bayfield County ATV | $1.99 | one-time |
| Washburn Cty Snow & ATV | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sawyer County ATV ONLY Trails | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polaris® free?

Polaris® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trail Treker free?

Trail Treker costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Polaris® or Trail Treker?

Polaris® is rated higher. Polaris® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Trail Treker averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Polaris® or Trail Treker have ads?

Neither Polaris® nor Trail Treker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Polaris® or Trail Treker?

Polaris® ships an update monthly, and Trail Treker every 3 months. Most recently, Polaris® was updated on November 10, 2026 and Trail Treker on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Polaris® or Trail Treker?

Polaris® currently peaks at #142 in the App Store charts, and Trail Treker at #108. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*