# Back vs Backtrack

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Back | Backtrack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-track/id595888131/reviews) | **[4.5 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrack-gps-adventure-maps/id1587030105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 14 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pilot X](https://appshunter.io/developer/551849165) | [Slope LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/891801577) |

## What reviewers say

### Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-track/id595888131)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Backtrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrack-gps-adventure-maps/id1587030105)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Route planning and drawing, Collaborative map editing, Backcountry ski route information, Avalanche forecast and observations, Multi-layer map overlays, Real-time weather forecasts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backtrack Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Backtrack Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Backtrack Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back free?

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

### Is Backtrack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Back or Backtrack?

Backtrack is rated higher. Back averages 3.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Backtrack averages 4.5 from 115 ratings.

### Do Back or Backtrack have ads?

Neither Back nor Backtrack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Back or Backtrack?

Back ships an update every 20 months, and Backtrack fortnightly. Most recently, Back was updated on November 1, 2026 and Backtrack on November 11, 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.*