Comparison

iQuad / PRO vs MAPGEARS Trails

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

Head to head
About

iQuad / PRO

This app provides detailed trail maps and navigation tools for quad riders in Quebec. It allows users to plan, record, and share routes, access offline maps, and stay informed about trail conditions. Pro features offer advanced route planning, group rides, and location sharing for enhanced safety.

Highlights
  • 33,000km of marked trail maps
  • Offline map saving
  • Route planning and sharing (Pro)
  • Activity recording (Pro)
  • Location sharing with loved ones (Pro)
  • Trail condition updates
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

MAPGEARS Trails

Manage, inspect, and maintain trails and infrastructure on your mobile device. Collect data offline with intuitive forms and sync automatically when back online. Ideal for professional trail managers and volunteer users.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Mobile data collection
  • Offline-first design
  • GPS track recording
  • Robust editing tools
  • Field-ready for clubs and volunteers
Features
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The Mapgears Trails mobile app brings the full power of the Mapgears Trails platform directly to your smartphone, enabling seamless collaboration between the web and mobile experience. Use the same web applications you create on the Mapgears Trails web platform now fully optimized for mobile, whether you're in the office or out in the field. Designed for both professional trail managers and volunteer users, the mobile app empowers you to manage, inspect, and maintain your trails, infrastructure and more, anytime, anywhere even offline. Key Features ► Cross-platform compatibility Access and interact with your Mapgears Trails web apps seamlessly on your mobile device. ► Mobile data collection Add and edit points, lines, and polygons using intuitive mobile-friendly forms. Collect data offline and sync automatically when back online. ► Offline-first design Work confidently without a network connection. All changes are saved locally and synchronized when connectivity is restored. ► Track recording Record your GPS track in the field for work or personal use, and visualize your breadcrumbs on the web platform. ► Robust editing tools Draw and edit lines, add new points, and update data on your mobile device, ideal for field inspections and on-the-go management. ► Field-ready for clubs and volunteers Empower club members and volunteers to contribute with easy-to-use tools, offline mode, and automatic syncing. With the Mapgears Trails mobile app, you’re ready to take your trail management operations to the next level.

Screenshots

iQuad / PRO4 screens
MAPGEARS Trails3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAPGEARS Trails at none against iQuad / PRO's 3. MAPGEARS Trails also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). iQuad / PRO's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 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. MAPGEARS Trails asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iQuad / PRO ships an update monthly, MAPGEARS Trails every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iQuad / PRO versus MAPGEARS Trails: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriQuad / PROMAPGEARS Trails
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer9322-5613 Quebec IncMapGears inc.

Customer experience

iQuad / PRO

Written reviews83 reviews
Positive18.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative71.1%

MAPGEARS Trails

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MAPGEARS Trails

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

MAPGEARS Trails

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iQuad / PRO free?
iQuad / PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MAPGEARS Trails free?
MAPGEARS Trails is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iQuad / PRO or MAPGEARS Trails have ads?
Neither iQuad / PRO nor MAPGEARS Trails shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iQuad / PRO or MAPGEARS Trails?
iQuad / PRO ships an update monthly, and MAPGEARS Trails every 4 months. Most recently, iQuad / PRO was updated on November 10, 2026 and MAPGEARS Trails on November 3, 2026.

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