Comparison

Tradewinds (TWSC) vs MTB Project

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

Head to head
About

Tradewinds (TWSC)

Master sailing fundamentals with this comprehensive resource. Access sailing news, lore, local conditions, and learning materials. Members can manage reservations, view certifications, and connect with other sailors.

Highlights
  • Sailing news and lore
  • Local conditions and traffic updates
  • Learning resources
  • Course and event schedules
  • Member login for boat availability
  • Charter reservation management
  • Certification and membership viewing
Features
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Competency is gained through knowledge... Tradewinds Sailing School has a program for sailors at any level who are serious about mastering the fundamentals of sailing and continuing on to become highly competent sailors. Honed by more than 50 years of teaching experience, our method is based on a thorough understanding of how people learn to sail. We strive to make learning to sail easy and enjoyable -- but we don't take shortcuts. Our instructors are selected for their teaching skills and their ability to make learning to sail fun. This application is full of valuable information for sailors, including sailing news, lore, local conditions and traffic and learning resources. It also provides Tradewinds' course descriptions, including course, event, and sailing adventure schedules, with up-to-the-minute vacancies. Tradewinds Sailing Club members can log in to see available boats, make and review charter reservations, view certifications and membership information, view learning and sailing resumes, access a private message board, and access the crew list to find new sailing partners.

About

MTB Project

Discover and navigate mountain biking trails with offline maps and detailed GPS route information. Find featured rides, explore local expert insights, and track your location on high-resolution topographical maps. Perfect for planning your next adventure, even without cell service.

Highlights
  • Offline trail maps
  • GPS route information
  • Elevation profiles
  • Featured ride suggestions
  • High-resolution topographical maps
  • Location tracking on trails
Features
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MTB Project is your comprehensive mountain biking guide to the trails you want to ride - with offline maps, full GPS route info, elevation profiles, interactive features, photos, and more. Like a guidebook, we suggest the best featured rides to explore—either near your current location or in an area you search for. Local experts show you the highlights, challenging features, and insights you need to plan a great ride. • Find more than 77,000 miles of trail to shred with your crew. • New rides and trails are constantly added to our incredibly detailed mountain bike trail and ride database. • Your exact location is shown on the trail. • Downloaded trails work offline for when you’re off the grid. (No cell reception required!) • Enjoy high-resolution photos and detailed topographical trail maps. • We’ll sync with your to-do list and check ins on MTBProject.com. By using GPS, we can show your location on trails and vertical profiles. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Tradewinds (TWSC)1 screens
MTB Project4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tradewinds (TWSC) at 100% against MTB Project's 32%. Tradewinds (TWSC) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). MTB Project's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tradewinds (TWSC) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTB Project has 4.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tradewinds (TWSC)'s written reviews are positive against 32% of MTB Project's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tradewinds (TWSC) ships an update every 27 months, MTB Project every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tradewinds (TWSC) versus MTB Project: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTradewinds (TWSC)MTB Project
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (4.5K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better32.5% of reviews
Number of ratings24.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTradewinds Sailing School & Club, Inc.Adventure Projects Inc.

Customer experience

Tradewinds (TWSC)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MTB Project

All ratings4,448 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral14.3%
Negative53.2%

Bugs and requests

Tradewinds (TWSC)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MTB Project

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when zooming or panning the map
  • Elevation and distance data inaccuracies
  • Inability to save or export recorded rides
  • Inconsistent user interface and navigation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more trails, especially in non-US regions
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Allow offline access to maps and trail data
  • Add more customization and personalization options
  • Integrate with other fitness/tracking apps

In-app purchases

None

Tradewinds (TWSC)

No in-app purchases

None

MTB Project

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tradewinds (TWSC) free?
Tradewinds (TWSC) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTB Project free?
MTB Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tradewinds (TWSC) or MTB Project?
Tradewinds (TWSC) is rated higher. Tradewinds (TWSC) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MTB Project averages 4.6 from 4.5K ratings.
Do Tradewinds (TWSC) or MTB Project have ads?
Neither Tradewinds (TWSC) nor MTB Project shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tradewinds (TWSC) or MTB Project?
Tradewinds (TWSC) ships an update every 27 months, and MTB Project every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tradewinds (TWSC) was updated on October 7, 2026 and MTB Project on October 22, 2026.

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