Comparison

OnTrails vs ShareRoute!

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

Head to head
About

OnTrails

Navigate remote trails with confidence using this offline GPS app. Download maps in advance for reliable navigation without cell service, track your routes, and receive directional guidance to your destination. Ideal for hikers and trekkers in any environment.

Highlights
  • Offline map downloads
  • Lock-on navigation with direction and distance
  • Automatic route recording
  • Real-time coordinate, elevation, and speed display
  • GPX file export
  • Multiple map types
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An offline hiking GPS app ideal for preventing getting lost and recording your tracks. Accurately displays your location even in remote mountains, with lock-on navigation showing direction and distance to your destination. Automatically records your hiking route. ■ Peace of Mind Without Signal! Full Offline Support No cell service is the norm in mountainous areas. Download maps to OnTrails in advance, and you can use GPS navigation even without signal. ・Bulk map download feature (prepare in advance via WiFi) ・GPS works via satellite, so it operates even outside cell coverage ・Real-time display of current coordinates, elevation, and speed ・Tracking (route recording) also works offline ■ 401 Mountains Included 【Mountains of Japan】 100 Famous Japanese Mountains (Hyakumeizan) - 100 peaks 200 Famous Japanese Mountains (Nihyakumeizan) - 100 peaks 300 Famous Japanese Mountains (Sanbyakumeizan) - 101 peaks 【Mountains of the World】 100 famous peaks from around the world Including Everest, K2, Mont Blanc, Kilimanjaro, and more Covers the Himalayas, Alps, Andes, Rockies, and regions worldwide ■ Lock-On Feature - Navigate with Confidence Simply select your target mountain or marker and "Lock On." ・Real-time distance display from your current location ・Large arrow showing the direction to go ・Voice guidance such as "500m remaining, northeast direction" ・Intuitive navigation even without knowing how to use a compass ・GPS alone shows direction and distance without cell service, preventing you from getting lost ■ Multiple Map Types Available Compatible with maps worldwide. Can be used for overseas trekking. ・Google Maps ・Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) Maps ・OpenStreetMap ■ GPS Tracking (Route Recording) Automatically records your hiking route as a red line on the map. ・Recording works offline ・Save and export as GPX files ・View and share routes on other apps or PC ■ Other Useful Features Real-time display of current coordinates, elevation, speed, and bearing. ・Custom marker registration (water sources, trail junctions, hazardous areas, etc.) ・Mountain list search and sort (by name, elevation, distance) ・Regional filter function ・Emergency coordinate copy and share function ■ Recommended For ・Those heading to areas without cell coverage ・Beginner hikers worried about getting lost ・Those aiming to conquer all 100 Famous Japanese Mountains ・Those challenging overseas trekking ・Those wanting a backup tool for paper maps and compass ・Those wanting to easily record hiking logs on their smartphone 【Please Note】 Advance map download is required for offline use. GPS accuracy varies depending on device and environment. This app is an auxiliary tool for hiking. Please always carry paper maps, a compass, and sufficient equipment. Submitting a hiking plan and safety management are your own responsibility. Subscription Please refer to the following for terms and conditions regarding subscription use: Privacy Policy: https://www.ontrails.jp/app/privacy-policy/ontrails/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ShareRoute!

Features
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~~~ ShareRoute! ~~~ Easily create route/guide map Signboards and speech bubbles can be placed on the map Notes can be placed on the map screen Easily share routes/guide maps Push Notification ~ Easily create routes/guide maps ~ When you tap on the map, a route is drawn that passes through the tapped locations in order. You can easily fine-tune the location of the tapped passing points with the cross button. ~ Signboards and speech bubbles can be placed on the map ~ Specify the location on the map where you want to place the signboard or speech bubble. By setting the text you want to display, the color and size of the text and sign, etc., the signboard or speech bubble with the set content will be placed on the map. ~ Notes can be placed on the map screen ~ By setting the text you want to display, the color and size of the text and background, etc., the note with the set content will be placed with the map. The positions where it will be placed are the upper left, upper center, upper right, lower left, lower center, and lower right of the screen. ~ Easily share routes/guide maps ~ When you upload a map, the app assigns a route code. When the person you want to share with downloads it using that route code, the next time you upload, it will be reflected in the app of all the people who shared it with in real time. There is no need to share your ID. Only self-made routes can be uploaded. ~ Push notification ~ When you upload, the person who shared it will be notified.

Screenshots

OnTrails4 screens
ShareRoute!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShareRoute! at none against OnTrails's 1. OnTrails's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OnTrails sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. ShareRoute! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnTrails ships an update every 4 days, ShareRoute! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
OnTrails versus ShareRoute!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnTrailsShareRoute!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB49 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperONTRAILSKenichi Agata

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OnTrails

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Plan$0.991 Month
None

ShareRoute!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnTrails free?
OnTrails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShareRoute! free?
ShareRoute! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnTrails or ShareRoute! have ads?
Both OnTrails and ShareRoute! show ads.
Which is updated more often, OnTrails or ShareRoute!?
OnTrails ships an update every 4 days, and ShareRoute! every 6 weeks. Most recently, OnTrails was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShareRoute! on October 20, 2026.

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