Back vs Backtrack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Back
This navigation tool uses your device's GPS to help you return to saved locations. Mark spots like parking or hotel locations and easily find your way back. Offers customizable display options and power-saving features.
- Save and return to marked locations
- Mark current location or enter coordinates
- Customizable user interface styles
- HUD for location information
- Power saving mode
- Unlimited preset destinations
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Using the GPS of your device, Back Track helps guide you back to any location you've marked. Any time you're somewhere you think you may need to return to, but you're not sure you'll be able to find your way back, simply save your position with Back Track by marking the location. Whether it's where you parked your car or the hotel you're staying at, you can be sure you'll be able to find the location again. When ready, select the saved location and start tracking. It's as easy as that! Features - Create and edit unlimited preset destinations. - Mark your current location or enter longitude and latitude coordinates manually. - Choose from a selection of user interface styles. - HUD for detailed information of your current and target locations. - The settings panel gives you full control over information displayed and measurement units used. - Includes a power saving mode to conserve battery life. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Back Track's accuracy is dependent on that of your device. For better results, keep your device away from magnets and electronics, and calibrate it if prompted to do so.
Backtrack
Plan and navigate outdoor adventures like skiing, hiking, and biking with detailed maps and real-time weather. Collaborate with friends on shared routes and access backcountry ski information, including avalanche forecasts. Offers a free version with an optional Pro subscription for advanced features.
- Route planning and drawing
- Collaborative map editing
- Backcountry ski route information
- Avalanche forecast and observations
- Multi-layer map overlays
- Real-time weather forecasts
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Backtrack is an outdoor mapping application focused on helping you find and plan your next outdoor adventure. Whether it be backcountry skiing, hiking, mountain biking, or anything in between, Backtrack provides the tools and information you need to make a plan, share it with friends, and navigate safely. CREATE & SHARE MAPS - Plan your route by drawing your intended path. - Add markers to mark campsites, start points, and more. COLLABORATIVE MAPPING - Share maps with your travel partners to get everyone on the same page. - Edits by everyone are reflected in real-time. BACKCOUNTRY SKI - Explore over 800 backcountry ski routes with guidebook-like information. - Avalanche forecast & observations from your local avalanche center. - Scout ahead of time with Mountain View: 360º aerial imagery of popular backcountry ski areas POWERFUL MAP LAYERS - Slope angle shading - Sun exposure - Public lands - Avalanche accidents, observations, and forecast - Cell phone coverage - Ability to stack as many layers as you want WEATHER - Get forecasts along your route. - Real-time data from SNOTEL weather stations. DESKTOP APP - Visit backtrackmaps.com on your computer to map on the big screen. - Edits are synced across all your devices in real-time. SUBSCRIPTION - Use Backtrack for free - Optional subscription for Backtrack Pro: download offline maps, 3D maps, export GPX, and more. Backtrack Pro is available as an annual subscription managed through your iTunes account. Annual subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew can be turned off anytime via iTunes Account Settings. LEGAL Terms of Use: https://www.backtrackmaps.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.backtrackmaps.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Backtrack at 4.5 against Back's 3.6. Backtrack also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 41%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months). Back's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Back sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Backtrack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Backtrack holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backtrack has 115 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Back's written reviews are positive against 80% of Backtrack's.
Back ships an update every 20 months, Backtrack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Back | Backtrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (17 ratings) | 4.5 (115 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 115 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #197 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pilot X | Slope LLC |
Customer experience
Back
Backtrack
In-app purchases
Back
- Remove Ads$0.99
Backtrack
- Backtrack Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Backtrack Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Backtrack Pro$49.991 Year









