# TrailIntel vs Underway Boating Safety

The clearest difference is rating: Underway Boating Safety at 5.0 against TrailIntel's 4.2. Underway Boating Safety also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). TrailIntel's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrailIntel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Underway Boating Safety asks for nothing beyond the download.

Underway Boating Safety holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrailIntel has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrailIntel | Underway Boating Safety |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailintel/id6705120552/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underway-boating-safety/id6781493242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Trailintel Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769707915) | [Adam Daniel Scott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836758858) |

## What reviewers say

### TrailIntel

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

**Currently charting:** #188 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 |


### Underway Boating Safety

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underway-boating-safety/id6781493242)

This community-powered navigation app provides real-time information on boating hazards, water conditions, and wildlife sightings. Users can report and view observations to help fellow boaters make safer decisions on the water.

**Highlights:** Real-time hazard reporting, Community-shared water conditions, Wildlife sighting updates, Debris and obstacle alerts, Wind, sea, and tide information, Designed for all boat types

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrailIntel free?

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

### Is Underway Boating Safety free?

Underway Boating Safety is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TrailIntel or Underway Boating Safety?

Underway Boating Safety is rated higher. TrailIntel averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Underway Boating Safety averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TrailIntel or Underway Boating Safety have ads?

Neither TrailIntel nor Underway Boating Safety shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrailIntel or Underway Boating Safety?

TrailIntel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Underway Boating Safety every 3 weeks. Most recently, TrailIntel was updated on November 4, 2026 and Underway Boating Safety on October 31, 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.*