# The MILEPOST vs Sailquery

The clearest difference is rating: Sailquery at 5.0 against The MILEPOST's 1.7. Sailquery also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). The MILEPOST's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The MILEPOST sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Sailquery asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sailquery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MILEPOST has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The MILEPOST ships an update every 9 months, Sailquery every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The MILEPOST | Sailquery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-milepost/id524978864/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailquery/id6760550625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MCC Magazines](https://appshunter.io/developer/448326794) | [SailQuery LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884916566) |

## What reviewers say

### The MILEPOST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-milepost/id524978864)

Access Alaska's premier travel guide on your mobile device. This comprehensive publication offers over 660 pages of detailed road logs, maps, and travel tips for northern highways, including Alaska and western Canada. Plan your adventure with information on campgrounds, cultural sites, and ferry routes.

**Highlights:** Mile-by-mile road logs, Detailed community maps, Road conditions and travel tips, Information on campgrounds and fishing, Details on Alaska Marine Highway and B.C. Ferries, Border crossing regulations

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The MILEPOST Alaska Travel Planner (2012 Edition) | $19.99 | one-time |
| The MILEPOST Alaska Travel Planner (2013 Edition) | $19.99 | one-time |
| The MILEPOST Alaska Travel Planner (2014 Edition) | $19.99 | one-time |
| The MILEPOST Alaska Travel Planner (2015 Edition) | $24.99 | one-time |
| The MILEPOST Alaska Travel Planner (2016 Edition) | $24.99 | one-time |
| The MILEPOST Alaska Travel Planner (2017 Edition) | $24.99 | one-time |
| The MILEPOST 2018 | $24.99 | one-time |
| The MILEPOST 2019 | $24.99 | one-time |
| The MILEPOST 2020 | $26.99 | one-time |
| The MILEPOST 2021 | $26.99 | one-time |
| The MILEPOST 2024 | $26.99 | one-time |
| The MILEPOST 2026 | $26.99 | one-time |
| The MILEPOST 2025 | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and information
- 👍 Useful for planning trips
- 👍 Works offline after download (for some users)
- 👍 Digital version easier than print for some

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login failures
- 🐛 App requires internet connection (major issue)
- 🐛 In-app purchases not recognized
- 🐛 Repeated purchase prompts
- 🐛 Poor performance (slow loading, crashes)

**Reported bugs**

- Failed to login
- Endless cycle of re-entering password
- App never recognizes login from printed copy purchase
- App asks for purchase even after buying
- App requires internet service to function

**Requested features**

- Pure electronic version
- Offline functionality without internet
- Improved login process
- Better integration with print purchase
- Text reading mode


### Sailquery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailquery/id6760550625)

Organizes casino offers and upgrades for cruises into a single dashboard. Easily compare sailings, view itineraries, and find the best deals without digging through emails or spreadsheets.

**Highlights:** Organize casino offers, Compare sailings side-by-side, Find upgrade costs, View ports of call and taxes, Day-by-day itinerary, Smart search for sailings, Export to Excel

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The MILEPOST free?

The MILEPOST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sailquery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The MILEPOST or Sailquery?

Sailquery is rated higher. The MILEPOST averages 1.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Sailquery averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The MILEPOST or Sailquery have ads?

Neither The MILEPOST nor Sailquery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The MILEPOST or Sailquery?

The MILEPOST ships an update every 9 months, and Sailquery every 3 months. Most recently, The MILEPOST was updated on October 12, 2026 and Sailquery on October 7, 2026.

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