Comparison

Trailmate Mantrailing vs DogNav

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

Head to head
About

Trailmate Mantrailing

This app helps mantrailing enthusiasts document and analyze their training sessions. It records trails, provides automatic analysis of key metrics, and allows for comparison of planned versus searched paths. Users can also share their progress live and export detailed reports.

Highlights
  • GPS trail recording
  • Automatic performance analysis
  • Trail management with tags and notes
  • Community trail sharing
  • Offline trail saving
  • Live location sharing
  • PDF track export
Features
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Trailmate is the modern, intuitive app for all mantrailing enthusiasts – from hobby teams to professional deployment units. Whether for training documentation or post-mission analysis, Trailmate keeps your trails, dogs, and progress always in view. Key features at a glance: - Trail recording via GPS: Accurately record your trails. - Automatic analysis: Receive key metrics like distance, duration, and average speed immediately after the trail. - Local weather data: The app can optionally save the weather conditions during the trail – perfect for training analysis. - Trail management: Link each trail to one of your dogs, add tags and notes to stay organized. - Planned vs. searched trail: Compare the laid trail with the one your dog followed and analyze how accurately your dog worked. - Community feature: Browse your own trails or explore trails from the community – to compare, learn, and get inspired. - Save offline: No reception in the woods? No problem! Save your trails offline and import them later. - Weather review: Now you can also see the past weather for your track. So you know if it was due to rain or your nose. - Set a reminder alarm: Use it as a reminder that your trail is still being recorded or as a practical training interval to give your dog a break in time. - Deviation Alert for Trails: Select a trail to follow and get notified if you stray beyond a certain distance from the planned path. - Export Tracks as PDF: you can now export your tracks as a PDF, including all essential details. - Add Videos: You can now add a video to any track - perfect for documenting your training or analysis. - Trim or smooth your track afterwards: Tidy up crooked paths or cut out unwanted sections. - Live Location & Trail Comparison: Share your location and progress live. The other person sees your route, the laid trail, distance, duration, and ETA – all in real time. Who is Trailmate for? For everyone who lives and breathes mantrailing – whether you're just starting out or regularly on deployments. Trailmate helps you document your training in a structured way, make progress visible, and take every team to the next level. Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: https://www.trailmate.me/privacy-policy https://www.trailmate.me/terms-of-service EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DogNav

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DOGNAV was specifically developed for blood tracking, mantrailing, search & rescue, and demanding outdoor and canine operations. DOGNAV reveals the bigger picture: How did the dog work? Where did the dog search? How did the trail develop? Which areas were covered — and which were not? The focus is not only on “Where is the dog?” but above all on “How is the dog working?” DOGNAV combines precise GPS tracking, intelligent map visualization, and structured documentation in an easy-to-use platform for handlers, trainers, rescue teams, and ambitious outdoor users. FEATURES • Precise Position Marking Mark and save important locations such as the shot site, distractions, finds, waiting points, or custom markers directly on the map. • Record and Analyze Movements DOGNAV records the movements of both dog and handler and displays them clearly for later analysis. Search patterns and movement paths become fully traceable. • Trail and Search Visualization The overlay of trail progression and search movement enables an objective analysis of the dog’s work. • Offline Capability DOGNAV is designed for field use. Maps and recordings continue to work even without a mobile data connection. • Simple and Practical The interface was intentionally kept simple so the focus remains on working with the dog — not on complicated technology. • Calendar and Documentation Function Manage training sessions, deployments, and tracking operations in one structured place. • Share Data and Collaborate Routes, markers, and recordings can be shared with other users. • Weather and Terrain Information Important planning and operational information directly available within the app. USE CASES • Hunting Blood Tracking • Mantrailing • Search & Rescue • Outdoor and Tracking Activities —— DOGNAV offers a Premium subscription with access to all features. The subscription renews automatically for the same period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Trailmate Mantrailing4 screens
DogNav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trailmate Mantrailing at none against DogNav's 14. Trailmate Mantrailing also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. DogNav sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Trailmate Mantrailing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trailmate Mantrailing ships an update every 8 days, DogNav every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Trailmate Mantrailing versus DogNav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrailmate MantrailingDogNav
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLutz GratzSMinPro GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Trailmate Mantrailing

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

DogNav

Subscriptions4
  • TrailPlus Monthly14 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • TrailMaster Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • TrailPlus Annual14 Days trial$89.991 Year
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  • TrailMaster Annual14 Days trial$129.991 Year
One-time10
  • Aargau$8.99
  • Luzern$8.99
  • Schaffhausen$8.99
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  • St. Gallen$8.99
  • Solothurn$8.99
  • Thurgau$8.99
  • Zurich$8.99
  • Südtirol$8.99
  • Piemont$8.99
  • Tschechien$12.99

Questions

Is Trailmate Mantrailing free?
Trailmate Mantrailing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DogNav free?
DogNav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trailmate Mantrailing or DogNav have ads?
DogNav shows ads; Trailmate Mantrailing does not.
Which is updated more often, Trailmate Mantrailing or DogNav?
Trailmate Mantrailing ships an update every 8 days, and DogNav every 4 days. Most recently, Trailmate Mantrailing was updated on October 25, 2026 and DogNav on October 25, 2026.

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