# MatrackGPS 3.0 vs Trail X Trail

The clearest difference is rating: Trail X Trail at 4.9 against MatrackGPS 3.0's 2.6. Trail X Trail also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). MatrackGPS 3.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trail X Trail sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. MatrackGPS 3.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trail X Trail holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trail X Trail has 38 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of MatrackGPS 3.0's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trail X Trail's.

MatrackGPS 3.0 ships an update every 3 months, Trail X Trail fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MatrackGPS 3.0 | Trail X Trail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrackgps-30/id6443507477/reviews) | **[4.9 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-x-trail/id6755943536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#146** |
| Size | 18 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sieva Networks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087087975) | [Trail X Trail LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857514344) |

## What reviewers say

### MatrackGPS 3.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrackgps-30/id6443507477)

This fleet management solution offers real-time GPS tracking for various vehicles. It provides automated reports, alerts, geofencing, and fuel monitoring, allowing for efficient fleet management and maintenance planning.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS tracking, Automated reporting, Geofencing, Fuel monitoring, Maintenance planning, Trip plotting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Trail X Trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-x-trail/id6755943536)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app allows outdoor explorers to map, record, and revisit their adventures. Create custom routes, manage waypoints, and share your journeys with friends. It offers offline map access for remote areas and supports various file formats for importing and exporting data.

**Highlights:** Create and navigate custom routes, Record, save, and review tracks, Manage custom waypoints, Offline map access, Import/export GPX, KML, GeoJSON, Share tracks and waypoints

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MatrackGPS 3.0 free?

MatrackGPS 3.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trail X Trail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MatrackGPS 3.0 or Trail X Trail?

Trail X Trail is rated higher. MatrackGPS 3.0 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Trail X Trail averages 4.9 from 38 ratings.

### Do MatrackGPS 3.0 or Trail X Trail have ads?

Neither MatrackGPS 3.0 nor Trail X Trail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MatrackGPS 3.0 or Trail X Trail?

MatrackGPS 3.0 ships an update every 3 months, and Trail X Trail fortnightly. Most recently, MatrackGPS 3.0 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Trail X Trail on October 25, 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.*