Comparison

RoadChapter vs TrekAssistant

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

Head to head
About

RoadChapter

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Find a stopover, navigate motorhome-safe, plan the whole trip – in one app. Tell us where you start and where you're headed. We'll handle the rest. A trip planner that actually plans Enter your start, your destination, and how far you want to drive each day. That's it. RoadChapter lays out your entire route with overnight spots along the way. Stop by stop, you pick what you like. No scrambling at 7pm, no "where do we sleep tonight?" Tonight's bed is sorted before you even pull away. Navigation that knows your vehicle Height, width, length, weight – set your dimensions once and we'll guide you safely. No bridges too low. No lanes too tight to turn around in. You drive relaxed, because the route actually fits your motorhome. 38,000+ places across Europe Aires, campsites, wild camping spots – with real photos, reviews and prices from travellers who've already been there. You know what's waiting before you arrive. TravelBuddy: get there together Your co-pilot finds the perfect spot and sends it straight into the driver's live navigation – no tapping the screen, no distraction. Shared planning, undivided eyes on the road. RoadChapter Pro Travel ad-free, take every place offline, unlock the full trip planner and more. With the Family plan, bring your loved ones along – one account for the whole crew. The freedom of the open road. Without the stress that usually tags along. — RoadChapter Pro: 4.99€/month or 29.99€/year. Family plan 49.99€/year. 7-day free trial, then auto-renews. Cancel anytime up to 24 hours before the period ends, via your App Store account. — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://roadchapter.de/privacy

About

TrekAssistant

Features
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TrekAssistant keeps your RV life organized — all in one place, all on your device. Whether you own a travel trailer, fifth wheel, motorhome, or van, TrekAssistant helps you stay on top of everything that matters: - VEHICLES — Keep profiles for every rig you own, with key details at your fingertips. - MAINTENANCE — Log service history and stay ahead of what's due. Never miss an interval. - TRIPS — Record your travels and keep your memories and mileage in one place. - EXPENSES — Track spending and store receipts so you always know your costs. - DOCUMENTS — Keep insurance, registration, and manuals handy wherever you roam. - BACKUP & RESTORE — Your data is yours. Export a full backup anytime and restore it whenever you need. PRIVATE BY DESIGN TrekAssistant is local-first. Your data lives on your device — not on our servers. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. SIMPLE PRICING Try everything free for 15 days. Then unlock the full app with a single one-time purchase — yours for life. No subscriptions. Your rig, organized.

Screenshots

RoadChapter4 screens
TrekAssistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TrekAssistant at every 2 days against RoadChapter's every 8 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. RoadChapter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and TrekAssistant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoadChapter ships an update every 8 days, TrekAssistant every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
RoadChapter versus TrekAssistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoadChapterTrekAssistant
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave NoeskeREINALDO MEDINA-GAROFALO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RoadChapter

Subscriptions1
  • Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
1 purchases

TrekAssistant

One-time1
  • TrekAssistant Perpetual$9.99

Questions

Is RoadChapter free?
RoadChapter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrekAssistant free?
TrekAssistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RoadChapter or TrekAssistant have ads?
Neither RoadChapter nor TrekAssistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoadChapter or TrekAssistant?
RoadChapter ships an update every 8 days, and TrekAssistant every 2 days. Most recently, RoadChapter was updated on October 9, 2026 and TrekAssistant on October 15, 2026.

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