Comparison

OnTrails vs Sunset Hiker

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

Sunset Hiker

Features
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"How many minutes until it gets dark?" Eliminate that anxiety from your hike. Sunset Hiker is a hiking watch app that automatically calculates accurate sunset times and remaining daylight based on your GPS location—even deep in the mountains with no signal. The "time remaining until sunset" is visualized in color on the clock face, allowing you to instantly judge when to descend and manage your pace. 【Key Features】  ■ Beautiful Design: A glass-like, transparent UI designed not to obstruct the breathtaking mountain scenery. ■ Intuitive Visibility: Color coding allows you to grasp the remaining time until sunset at a glance. ■ Advanced Calculation: Automatically calculates accurate sunset times based on GPS location—fully functional even offline. 【A Message from the Developer】  Have you ever been surprised by how quickly the sun sets in the mountains? That sudden moment of anxiety during a hike: "How many minutes until it gets dark?" I developed this app to eliminate that worry. I hope this app becomes a trusted partner for your safe hiking adventures. 【Important Notes】  *Sunset times are calculated based on your current latitude, longitude, and date. Please note that terrain features such as mountain shadows are not taken into account. Always plan with a margin of safety.

Screenshots

OnTrails4 screens
Sunset Hiker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sunset Hiker at none against OnTrails's 1. Sunset Hiker also leads on ads (none vs shown). OnTrails's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. Sunset Hiker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
OnTrails versus Sunset Hiker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnTrailsSunset Hiker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperONTRAILSKota Miura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OnTrails

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Plan$0.991 Month
None

Sunset Hiker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnTrails free?
OnTrails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sunset Hiker free?
Sunset Hiker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnTrails or Sunset Hiker have ads?
OnTrails shows ads; Sunset Hiker does not.
Which is updated more often, OnTrails or Sunset Hiker?
OnTrails ships an update every 4 days, and Sunset Hiker every 4 days. Most recently, OnTrails was updated on September 18, 2026 and Sunset Hiker on September 17, 2026.

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