Comparison

MTB Project vs SurfConnect

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

Head to head
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.

About

SurfConnect

Features
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"SurfConnect is built for surfers who want to connect, explore, and share the experience. Whether you're at your home break or heading somewhere new, SurfConnect helps you find your lineup, meet other surfers, and stay connected in and out of the water. Find Your Lineup Discover surfers around you and connect with people who share your style, level, and approach to the water. Connect Anywhere Expand beyond your local break. See who’s out there, where they’re headed, and connect with surfers in different locations. Real Conversations Message directly to plan sessions, share insights, or just connect. No matching — just simple, direct communication. Build Your Profile Show your surf level, favorite spots, and what kind of waves you’re chasing. Keep it real and keep it simple. Designed with Safety in Mind You’re in control of your experience. Profiles are intentional, interactions are direct, and your space stays yours. SurfConnect is designed to feel like the lineup; relaxed, real, and community driven. No pressure. No noise. Just surfers connecting. Whether you're just starting out or chasing your next trip, SurfConnect gives you a simple way to meet people, share sessions, and explore new breaks." SurfConnect is intended for users aged 18 and older. By creating an account, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age. Users found to be under 18 will not be able to create account. ULA Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MTB Project4 screens
SurfConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MTB Project at none against SurfConnect's 2. SurfConnect's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SurfConnect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. MTB Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTB Project ships an update every 5 weeks, SurfConnect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MTB Project versus SurfConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTB ProjectSurfConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAdventure Projects Inc.Michelle Johnston

Bugs and 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

SurfConnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MTB Project

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SurfConnect

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is MTB Project free?
MTB Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SurfConnect free?
SurfConnect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MTB Project or SurfConnect have ads?
Neither MTB Project nor SurfConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTB Project or SurfConnect?
MTB Project ships an update every 5 weeks, and SurfConnect every 2 weeks. Most recently, MTB Project was updated on October 11, 2026 and SurfConnect on October 13, 2026.

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