Mapzest vs South West Coast Path+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mapzest
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Mapzest is the live tour guide in the palm of your hand. Discover attractions, places, travel, accommodation and what events are going on in a clean and simple to use app. Mapzest works at a granular level, we’re not just promoting big ticket events, you get everything from pub quizzes, activities for the kids, the local neighbourhood bands. Mapzest is about connecting you to the community helping raise awareness of local businesses whilst providing you with great content to ensure you make the most out of your visit.
South West Coast Path+
This app helps you plan, track, and document your journey along England's 630-mile National Trail. It features an interactive map, progress tracking, and a detailed guide to points of interest. Create a personal hiking diary and sync your data across devices for offline access.
- Interactive trail map with GPX overlay
- Progress tracking and segment distances
- Detailed guide to points of interest
- Personal hiking diary with notes
- Cloud sync across devices
- Offline map and guide access
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Explore England’s iconic 630-mile National Trail with this essential app for walkers and hikers. Whether you’re tackling the full trail or enjoying a coastal day hike, this app helps you plan, track, and document your journey along the South West Coast Path. Key features: - Interactive trail map with full GPX route overlay - Track your progress and view segment distances - Manual distance input for flexible tracking - Detailed guide to towns, villages, beaches, and points of interest - Trail stats including distance, elevation, and quick facts - Personal hiking diary with notes, dates, and location tags - Cloud sync to keep your entries across devices - Offline access to maps and guide content - Metric and imperial unit support - Secure user login for data storage Perfect for hikers, walkers, and outdoor adventurers exploring Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and Dorset. Whether you're starting in Minehead or finishing in Poole, this app is your ideal trail companion. Download now and start your South West Coast Path adventure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mapzest at none against South West Coast Path+'s 1. Mapzest also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. South West Coast Path+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mapzest asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mapzest ships an update every 4 days, South West Coast Path+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mapzest | South West Coast Path+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stuart Francis | Natasha Wilson |
In-app purchases
Mapzest
No in-app purchases
South West Coast Path+
- One-Time Unlock$4.99
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