# The MILEPOST vs AK Yellow Dispatch

The clearest difference is rating: AK Yellow Dispatch at 2.2 against The MILEPOST's 1.7. AK Yellow Dispatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). The MILEPOST's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

AK Yellow Dispatch holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of The MILEPOST's written reviews are positive against 23% of AK Yellow Dispatch's.

The MILEPOST ships an update every 9 months, AK Yellow Dispatch every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The MILEPOST | AK Yellow Dispatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-milepost/id524978864/reviews) | **[2.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ak-yellow-dispatch/id908516867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **23.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MCC Magazines](https://appshunter.io/developer/448326794) | [ALASKA YELLOW DISPATCH, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451108353) |

## 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


### AK Yellow Dispatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ak-yellow-dispatch/id908516867)

Easily book a taxi in Anchorage, Alaska, 24/7. Select your pickup location on a map, track your driver's arrival, and receive status updates. Features include future bookings, special requests, fare estimates, and in-app messaging with drivers.

**Highlights:** Book taxi now or schedule for later, Map-based pickup location selection, Real-time taxi tracking, Receive status and arrival notifications, Fare estimates, Special cab requests (wheelchair, pet-friendly), In-app messaging with driver

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The MILEPOST free?

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

### Is AK Yellow Dispatch free?

AK Yellow Dispatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The MILEPOST or AK Yellow Dispatch?

AK Yellow Dispatch is rated higher. The MILEPOST averages 1.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while AK Yellow Dispatch averages 2.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do The MILEPOST or AK Yellow Dispatch have ads?

Neither The MILEPOST nor AK Yellow Dispatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The MILEPOST or AK Yellow Dispatch?

The MILEPOST ships an update every 9 months, and AK Yellow Dispatch every 6 months. Most recently, The MILEPOST was updated on October 19, 2026 and AK Yellow Dispatch on October 19, 2026.

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