NYSSA Snowmobile Trails vs TrailIntel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NYSSA Snowmobile Trails
Navigate snowmobile trails with offline maps, GPS tracking, and points of interest. Record trips, manage equipment, and access trail conditions. Share your location and plan routes with friends when online.
- Offline GPS tracking
- Trip recording and statistics
- Equipment management
- Satellite view basemap
- Nearby services locator
- Real-time trail conditions (online)
- Location sharing (online)
Read full descriptionHide full description
Out exploring on your snowmobile? Take your own mobile trail assistant for the ride! **NEW THIS SEASON** ► Track your trips: leave breadcrumbs for easier backtracking, get statistics on your average speed and distance traveled, and much more! ► List your equipment: keep track of how much distance you covered with a specific vehicle and keep notes on each one. ► Satellite View: enjoy the mobile app with a better basemap and add the Satellite View in your tools! ***** The New York State Snowmobile Association(NYSSA) brings an enhanced version of its web application to your pockets, making for a better riding experience than ever. Working both with and WITHOUT mobile data coverage, you will be able to enjoy the app’s functionalities no matter where you are on the trails. This app gives you access to the following *OFFLINE* features, anywhere, anytime, even in areas without cell coverage: ► See your location on the map through your phone’s GPS signal ► View nearby restaurants, gas stations, hotels, parking, and other services ► Access the trail conditions as per the last data connection available ► See the distance between you and a specific point ► Quickly save and load itineraries Getting back to a zone with mobile coverage? Enjoy these additional *ONLINE* features : ► Keep an eye on updated trail statuses for the best riding experience ► Easily meet with friends by sharing your position with each other (no one else can see your location) ► Plan out an itinerary and share it with your group Welcome to the NYSSA mobile experience and enjoy the ride! Notes: ►Continued use of the GPS and location sharing running in the background can significantly increase battery consumption. It is recommended to toggle it off when not needed to improve autonomy. The Pro Version is a 4.99$ USD per year auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and identify the renewal cost. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Link to our privacy policy: https://www.evtrails.com/privacy-terms-and-conditions/ Link to our terms of use: https://www.evtrails.com/terms-and-conditions/
TrailIntel
Discover and navigate off-road trails with real-time conditions, offline maps, and community features. Connect with local clubs, find points of interest, and plan your next adventure with confidence.
- Trail discovery and points of interest
- Favorite trail saving
- Real-time navigation and conditions
- Offline map support
- Connect with local clubs
- GPS device integration
- Weather-aware planning
- Friend and crew invitations
Read full descriptionHide full description
TrailIntel is your ultimate off-road companion — built for snowmobilers, ATV riders, and outdoor explorers who want more than just a map. Discover new trails, stay ahead of changing conditions, connect with local clubs, and ride with confidence using tools designed specifically for the off-road community. DISCOVER TRAILS & POINTS OF INTEREST Explore official club-maintained trail networks, scenic routes, and nearby businesses. Find trail stops, landmarks, gas stations, and more — all curated for riders. SAVE FAVORITES FOR QUICK ACCESS Mark your go-to trails, POIs, or destinations so you can return with ease. Perfect for planning your next ride or sharing with friends. REAL-TIME NAVIGATION & CONDITIONS Get live trail reports, rider-sourced updates, and closures. Think Waze, but for trails — with breadcrumb tracking and offline map support. CONNECT WITH CLUBS Easily find and join local riding clubs. Access club-specific trail maps, events, and membership tools — all in one place. INTEGRATE YOUR GPS DEVICES Sync your rides with compatible Garmin and GPS units. Access breadcrumb history and map routes across devices. STAY WEATHER-AWARE Plan around changing trail conditions with up-to-the-minute weather info for your ride region — wind, snow, radar, and forecasts included. INVITE FRIENDS & BUILD YOUR CREW Invite your riding buddies and club members to join TrailIntel. Share trails, compare rides, and explore together. BUILT FOR RIDERS, BY RIDERS From snowmobilers in the Northeast to ATV riders in the Midwest, TrailIntel is built for those who live to ride. Whether you're exploring local trails or planning a destination trip, TrailIntel puts everything you need in one powerful app. Download TrailIntel and outsmart the outdoors — together.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NYSSA Snowmobile Trails at 4.7 against TrailIntel's 4.2. NYSSA Snowmobile Trails also leads on ratings volume (508 vs 19) and review sentiment (91% vs 80%). TrailIntel's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. NYSSA Snowmobile Trails sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and TrailIntel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NYSSA Snowmobile Trails holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYSSA Snowmobile Trails has 508 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of NYSSA Snowmobile Trails's written reviews are positive against 80% of TrailIntel's.
NYSSA Snowmobile Trails ships an update every 11 days, TrailIntel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NYSSA Snowmobile Trails | TrailIntel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (508 ratings) — better | 4.2 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 508 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 244 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MapGears inc. | Trailintel Solutions, LLC |
Customer experience
NYSSA Snowmobile Trails
TrailIntel
Bugs and requests
NYSSA Snowmobile Trails
Reported bugs
2 issues- Trails not loading properly after purchase
- Search function crashes the app
Requested features
5 requests- Add turn-by-turn navigation with voice prompts
- Integrate live trail grooming updates
- Allow users to add trail notes and hazard reports
- Improve search functionality
- Add parking location information
TrailIntel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NYSSA Snowmobile Trails
- Pro Version$4.991 Year
TrailIntel
- Boondocker3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Guide3 Days trial$69.991 Year
Questions
Is NYSSA Snowmobile Trails free?
Is TrailIntel free?
Which has better reviews, NYSSA Snowmobile Trails or TrailIntel?
Do NYSSA Snowmobile Trails or TrailIntel have ads?
Which is updated more often, NYSSA Snowmobile Trails or TrailIntel?
Other comparisons















