# Global Locator vs Trailseek

The clearest difference is price: Trailseek at Free against Global Locator's $2.99. Trailseek also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Global Locator's advantage is chart position (#163 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Trailseek is free to download; Global Locator costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Global Locator ships an update every 8 months, Trailseek daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Global Locator | Trailseek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailseek/id6791665761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nik Psaragathos](https://appshunter.io/developer/468652364) | [MICHAEL CHERRY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772313618) |

## What reviewers say

### Global Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-locator/id535246691)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Trailseek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailseek/id6791665761)

This offline GPS app helps hikers and backcountry travelers navigate using topographic and satellite maps. Record tracks, mark waypoints, and receive directional guidance back to any location, all while keeping your data private and on your device.

**Highlights:** Offline topographic and satellite maps, Track recording with elevation data, Waypoint marking and management, Compass navigation with ETA, GPX import/export, On-map drawing, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Global Locator free?

Global Locator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trailseek free?

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

### Do Global Locator or Trailseek have ads?

Neither Global Locator nor Trailseek shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Global Locator or Trailseek?

Global Locator ships an update every 8 months, and Trailseek daily. Most recently, Global Locator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Trailseek on November 5, 2026.

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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.*