# Polaris® vs Glamis Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glamis Guide at 100% against Polaris®'s 45%. Glamis Guide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Polaris®'s advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 11) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Glamis Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polaris® has 2.9K ratings behind it against 11, 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 100% of Glamis Guide's.

Polaris® ships an update monthly, Glamis Guide every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polaris® | Glamis Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polaris/id493558794/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glamis-guide-offline-dune-map/id6797360883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 176 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Polaris Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/418680707) | [Andy Eveland](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797351689) |

## What reviewers say

### Polaris®

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

**Currently charting:** #132 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


### Glamis Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glamis-guide-offline-dune-map/id6797360883)

Navigate the Imperial Sand Dunes with this offline map app. It provides aerial imagery, named locations, and direct navigation to any chosen spot, even without cell service. Access detailed information about over 80 places and manage your saved locations.

**Highlights:** Fully offline aerial imagery, Direct heading and distance navigation, 80+ named places with details, Search and filter points of interest, Siri integration and Lock Screen Live Activity, Native iOS development

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polaris® free?

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

### Is Glamis Guide free?

Glamis Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Polaris® or Glamis Guide?

Glamis Guide is rated higher. Polaris® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Glamis Guide averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Polaris® or Glamis Guide have ads?

Neither Polaris® nor Glamis Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Polaris® or Glamis Guide?

Polaris® ships an update monthly, and Glamis Guide every 2 weeks. Most recently, Polaris® was updated on November 6, 2026 and Glamis Guide on November 6, 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.*