# Earthmate vs TrkLnk

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TrkLnk at 12.1 against Earthmate's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Earthmate | TrkLnk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthmate/id519247758/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **272** | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [中亿(深圳)信息科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383192225) |

## What reviewers say

### Earthmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthmate/id519247758)

Connect your satellite communicator to your mobile device for text messaging, navigation, and trip planning. Access offline maps, track your location, and share your adventures globally. Stay connected and safe on any outdoor expedition.

**Highlights:** Send/receive text messages, Offline topographic maps, Waypoint and route navigation, Tracking and location sharing, Trip logging and planning, Cloud storage for trips, Control inReach device features

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline maps
- 📡 Satellite communication
- 💬 Messaging functionality
- 🗺️ Tracking and navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 🔍 Lacking detailed maps
- 🔑 Login/sync issues
- 🔧 Buggy and unstable
- 🗓️ Frequent app crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible text fields
- Disappearing waypoints and tracks
- Inability to send preset messages from app
- Incorrect wind speed display
- Broken map downloads

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable preset messages
- Improved map detail and customization
- Seamless sync between app and device
- Frequent message check intervals


### TrkLnk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trklnk/id6747651392)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earthmate free?

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

### Is TrkLnk free?

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

### Do Earthmate or TrkLnk have ads?

Neither Earthmate nor TrkLnk shows ads.

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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.*