West Coast Trail vs BioGeneX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
West Coast Trail
This app provides essential planning tools for backpackers preparing for the West Coast Trail. It offers customizable trip details, tide calculations, an interactive map with points of interest, and daily summaries. An optional upgrade unlocks offline access, on-trail navigation, and weather forecasts.
- Customizable trip planning
- Automatic tide calculations
- Interactive trail map
- Daily hike summaries
- Campsite details and satellite images
- Sunrise/sunset times
- Offline map and navigation (PRO)
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West Coast Trail is the essential guide for hikers planning to backpack the legendary West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, BC. Plan every detail of your hike with all the essentials at your fingertips: • Customize your trip with unique dates, direction (north/south), and campsites. • Automatic tide calculations for tide-restricted beach sections using official Tofino charts, adjusted for Daylight Savings. • Interactive map with points of interest, trail highlights, shipwrecks, water sources, and ladder locations (with rung counts). • Daily summaries showing distances, ladders, and tides. • Campsite satellite images and detailed trail descriptions. • Sunrise and sunset times for your exact dates. • Save multiple trip plans or explore options for a YOYO hike. In-App Upgrade: PRO Pass The PRO Pass is a single-year, non-renewing purchase that unlocks all trail features: • Trail Access – use the app fully offline with no cell service; remains unlocked during your hiking dates. • On-Trail Map - full screen immersive map for navigation on the trail with GPS locate • Trail Weather – get precision forecasts for every major campsite. A PRO Pass is valid for the year shown (e.g. a “2026 PRO Pass” is valid through December 31, 2026). It’s not a subscription — it never auto-renews and doesn’t need to be cancelled. Note: The PRO Pass is not a trail permit. A Parks Canada West Coast Trail Backcountry Use Permit is still required to hike. Free Version The free version is fully functional for trip planning and ad-free, but it locks during your actual hiking dates. Upgrade to PRO to stay trail-ready and access all offline features. Terms & Conditions: https://www.westcoasttrail.app/terms
BioGeneX
This app uses VO2 Max and RMR test results to provide daily guidance on nutrition and recovery. It helps users track their body's fuel usage, monitor biological age, and receive personalized insights for training and lifestyle.
- Metabolic data dashboard
- Personalized nutrition plans
- Customizable workout builder
- Biological age tracking
- Fat vs. carb burn monitoring
- Recovery insights
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This app transforms VO2 Max and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test results into daily guidance for nutrition and recovery optimization. Users can track how their body burns fat vs carbs, monitor biological age, and receive tailored insights for training and lifestyle. It provides access to personalized meal plans, recipes, and workout builders — all powered by personal metabolic analysis and breath-based testing. Key Features: • Dashboard with activity, nutrition, recovery, and metabolic data. • Personalized nutrition planning with meal plans and smart recommendations. • Training builder aligned with VO2 Max and RMR test results. • Recovery tracking with biological age and fat vs carb burn metrics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BioGeneX at none against West Coast Trail's 2. West Coast Trail's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. West Coast Trail sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BioGeneX asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for West Coast Trail against 5.0 for BioGeneX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: West Coast Trail has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
West Coast Trail ships an update every 2 weeks, BioGeneX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | West Coast Trail | BioGeneX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Orca Labs LLC | EndoMedical Inc |
Customer experience
West Coast Trail
BioGeneX
Bugs and requests
West Coast Trail
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Auto-renewal charged twice
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to print hard copies
- Extend calendar window past Sept 30/Oct 1
- More accurate inland route planning for Thrasher junction
- Elevation gain (ascent) for beach and forest routes
- Dark mode option
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- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Real-time GPS functionality
- Live map view
BioGeneX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
West Coast Trail
- PRO Pass for 2027 Season$29.99
- PRO Pass for 2026 Season$29.99
BioGeneX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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