Comparison

iQuad / PRO vs Aléa

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

Head to head
About

iQuad / PRO

Navigate Quebec's extensive trail network with detailed maps and real-time trail conditions. Record rides, plan routes, and share your adventures with friends. Essential for any quad enthusiast in the region.

Highlights
  • 33,000km of marked trails
  • Record activities
  • Plan and share routes
  • Offline map saving
  • Trail grooming status
  • Location sharing
Features
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The essentials for quad riders in Quebec iQuad and iQuadPro take quad riding to a whole new level! Developed by the Fédération Québécoise des Clubs de Quads, iQuad allows fans of this sporting activity to take full advantage of their passion. The app brings together the up-to-date cartography of 33,000km of marked and maintained trails. With the Pro version, you increase the power of this geographic positioning and route circulation tool. You will never leave again without your favorite travel companion. - Record your activities (Pro). - Plan and share your route taking into account intermediate destinations (Pro). - Create groups to share your rides (Pro). - Export your route in GPX (Pro). - Save photos and videos (Pro). - Travel safely by sharing your locations with loved ones back home (Pro). - Visualise the 33,000km of trails. - Save your background maps for offline views. - Calculate the shortest track distance between two points - Visualise the tourist circuits of the Quad Route. - Find your position and orientation at any time. - Search by address, by significant name (city, region or other) or among points of interest. - View the date and time of the last grooming as well as the state of the trails. - Consult the clubs of the FQCQ. And more! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Aléa

This collaborative tool allows users to easily submit reports for information gathering campaigns. The submitted reports can help create an online map of observations, assisting authorities in processing the collected data.

Highlights
  • Collaborative reporting
  • Information gathering campaigns
  • Observation mapping
  • Data processing assistance
  • User-submitted reports
Features
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L’IGN (Institut national de l’information géographique et forestière) met en place l’application Aléa. Cette application est un outil collaboratif de signalement. Elle permet d'envoyer simplement des signalements dans le cadre d'une campagne de recueil d'informations. Ces signalements pourront, par exemple, permettre de constituer une cartographie de ces observations consultable sur internet qui aidera les autorités compétentes dans le traitement des informations recueillies.

Screenshots

iQuad / PRO4 screens
Aléa2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aléa at none against iQuad / PRO's 3. Aléa also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 19%) and device support (3 vs 1). iQuad / PRO's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 26 months). On price and ads 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. iQuad / PRO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Aléa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iQuad / PRO ships an update every 5 weeks, Aléa every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 2 level
iQuad / PRO versus Aléa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriQuad / PROAléa
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews19.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer9322-5613 Quebec IncIGN

Customer experience

iQuad / PRO

Written reviews79 reviews
Positive19.0%
Neutral10.1%
Negative70.9%

Aléa

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

iQuad / PRO

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • App crashes continuously
  • Cannot log in after reinstalling
  • Cannot update trails for weeks
  • Too many route and info errors
  • Paid for Pro version, but everything is locked
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  • Paid for lifetime Pro, now requires annual payment
  • Cannot activate Pro despite payment
  • GPS not following route
  • App stuck in Advanced mode despite paying for Pro
  • Custom trails not saving
  • Map does not orient itself
  • Cannot record quad
  • App not working at all for months
  • Old version was better
  • Cannot see local trails
  • Not optimized for tablets
  • Different information on iPhone and tablet
  • Cannot create routes without paying
  • Map is incomplete
  • App closes on Android tablet after update
  • Lost all trails after downloading Pro version
  • Cannot create itineraries
  • Routes not displaying
  • Yellow itinerary disappears
  • Cannot see villages and points of interest on iPhone
  • Location does not adjust to screen while driving
  • Cannot see villages when creating itinerary
  • Maps not displaying half the time
  • Cannot plan routes or organize time with GPS

Requested features

11 requests
  • Indication of trail conditions (dangerous, rough)
  • Ability to provide feedback on trail status
  • Speedometer on the app
  • More cursor options for Pro version
  • Add cities and roads to the map
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  • Integration with Google Maps or other geolocation
  • Show non-federated trails (Zec, undergrowth)
  • Ability to delete detours when creating an itinerary
  • Arrow-shaped pointer for better navigation at intersections
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
  • Pan and zoom functionality in CarPlay

Aléa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iQuad / PRO

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro Subscription1 Month trial$1.491 Month
  • Yearly Advanced Subscription$3.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Subscription1 Month trial$15.491 Year
None

Aléa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iQuad / PRO free?
iQuad / PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aléa free?
Aléa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iQuad / PRO or Aléa have ads?
Neither iQuad / PRO nor Aléa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iQuad / PRO or Aléa?
iQuad / PRO ships an update every 5 weeks, and Aléa every 26 months. Most recently, iQuad / PRO was updated on October 31, 2026 and Aléa on October 9, 2026.

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