# TrailIntel vs Map Guided Adventures

The clearest difference is rating: Map Guided Adventures at 4.9 against TrailIntel's 4.3. Map Guided Adventures also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). TrailIntel's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrailIntel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and Map Guided Adventures sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Map Guided Adventures holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TrailIntel's written reviews are positive against 100% of Map Guided Adventures's.

TrailIntel ships an update every 3 weeks, Map Guided Adventures fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrailIntel | Map Guided Adventures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailintel/id6705120552/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-guided-adventures/id6747090229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trailintel Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769707915) | [Map Guided Adventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893458890) |

## What reviewers say

### TrailIntel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailintel/id6705120552)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boondocker | $49.99 | per year |
| Guide | $69.99 | per year |


### Map Guided Adventures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-guided-adventures/id6747090229)

Explore off-road parks across the USA with detailed maps and robust offline navigation. Discover trails and park features confidently without an internet connection, perfect for enthusiasts and casual explorers alike.

**Highlights:** Detailed off-road park maps, Offline navigation support, Trail discovery, Park feature exploration, USA-wide coverage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spearhead - Pocahontas Trails | $4.99 | per year |
| Mudslingers Off Road Trails | $4.99 | per year |
| The Vaughn Farm | $4.99 | per year |
| The Holler Bash | $4.99 | per year |
| North Central Regional ATV Trail | $4.99 | per year |
| Boggin' on the Plains | $4.99 | per year |
| Warrior Creek Off-Road Park | $4.99 | per year |
| Deep Creek Premium Access | $4.99 | per year |
| River Neck Premium Access | $4.99 | per year |
| Outback Premium Access | $4.99 | per year |
| BMB Off-Road Premium Access | $4.99 | per year |
| Hatfield-McCoy Southern | $9.99 | per year |
| Hatfield-McCoy Central | $9.99 | per year |
| Hatfield-McCoy N. Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Total Access - Offroad | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrailIntel free?

TrailIntel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Map Guided Adventures free?

Map Guided Adventures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TrailIntel or Map Guided Adventures?

Map Guided Adventures is rated higher. TrailIntel averages 4.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Map Guided Adventures averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do TrailIntel or Map Guided Adventures have ads?

Neither TrailIntel nor Map Guided Adventures shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrailIntel or Map Guided Adventures?

TrailIntel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Map Guided Adventures fortnightly. Most recently, TrailIntel was updated on September 18, 2026 and Map Guided Adventures on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*