# Cartin' vs The Tail

The clearest difference is rating: The Tail at 5.0 against Cartin''s 4.2. The Tail also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Cartin''s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cartin' sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. The Tail asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Tail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cartin' has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cartin' ships an update every 2 weeks, The Tail every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cartin' | The Tail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartin/id6737774016/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tail/id6751320472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 132 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JCA Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777827136) | [Dara Industries LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713610789) |

## What reviewers say

### Cartin'

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartin/id6737774016)

Navigate low-speed zones with dedicated GPS directions for golf carts, e-bikes, and LSVs. Discover safe routes, connect with friends using a radar feature, and enjoy community events like scavenger hunts. Live weather updates and turn-by-turn navigation enhance your exploration.

**Highlights:** GPS-powered directions for low-speed zones, Radar feature to meet friends with privacy settings, In-app Scavenger Hunts and Poker Runs, Live weather updates, Turn-by-turn navigation, Community rediscovery

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Rental Pass | $7.99 | one-time |


### The Tail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tail/id6751320472)

This navigation system enhances cycling safety with real-time radar detection of approaching vehicles and group ride coordination. It offers customizable light signals, automatic crash detection with SOS alerts for emergency contacts, and a clutter-free interface designed to keep you connected and aware on the road.

**Highlights:** Real-time radar awareness, Group ride coordination, Customizable light signals, Crash detection & SOS alerts, Approaching vehicle detection, Emergency contact notification

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cartin' free?

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

### Is The Tail free?

The Tail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cartin' or The Tail?

The Tail is rated higher. Cartin' averages 4.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while The Tail averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cartin' or The Tail have ads?

Cartin' shows ads; The Tail does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cartin' or The Tail?

Cartin' ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Tail every 5 months. Most recently, Cartin' was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Tail on November 5, 2026.

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