MyLocation vs TrailShed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyLocation
Instantly find and save your current location with precise coordinates. Easily bookmark favorite spots, share your whereabouts with a direct map link, and enjoy a clean, privacy-focused interface. Perfect for travelers, hikers, and anyone needing to know or share their exact position.
- Instant location display with coordinates
- Save and bookmark favorite places
- One-tap map access for saved locations
- Smart location sharing with map link
- Clean, minimalist interface with dark mode
- Privacy-focused with no tracking
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Instantly find and save your location. My Location is a clean, minimalist app that shows your current position with pinpoint accuracy. Perfect for sharing your whereabouts, saving memorable spots, or simply knowing exactly where you are. KEY FEATURES: • Instant Location Display Get your current city, country, and precise coordinates in seconds. No complicated menus or confusing interfaces. • Save Your Favorite Places Bookmark any location with a custom name. Perfect for parking spots, hiking trails, meeting points, or anywhere you want to remember. • One-Tap Map Access Tap any saved location to instantly open it in Maps. Navigate back to your saved spots effortlessly. • Smart Sharing Share your location via text, email, or any messaging app. Includes city, coordinates, and a direct Google Maps link for recipients. • Beautiful Design Clean, modern interface with full dark mode support. Automatically adapts to your device's appearance settings. • Lightning Fast Optimized location detection shows your coordinates immediately, with city details following seamlessly. • Privacy First Your location data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Whether you're meeting friends, marking a great photo spot, or need to share your exact location, My Location makes it simple and reliable. Perfect for: travelers, hikers, photographers, emergency situations, parking, or anyone who values knowing exactly where they are.
TrailShed
Visualize terrain visibility from any point on a map. Explore trails by uploading GPX files and discover optimal viewing locations. This app helps you find the best scenic spots with ease.
- Highlight visible terrain from any location
- Drag marker for real-time viewshed display
- Search specific locations for views
- Upload GPX files to explore trails
- Discover best views along trails
- Includes example trails for demonstration
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Trailshed allows you to quickly and easily highlight the buildings and terrain that are visible from any location. For city viewing, drag your marker anywhere in the city to see what buildings obstruct your view, or if your new place will have sweet skyline views. You can also add custom buildings to see if new developments will cause significant changes in your view. For terrain and hiking, search a specific location to see the view from there. Explore trails by uploading a GPX file and seeing where the best views are, or use one of our example trails! Elevate your view, with Trailshed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MyLocation at Free against TrailShed's $0.99. On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
MyLocation is free to download; TrailShed costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MyLocation against 5.0 for TrailShed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | MyLocation | TrailShed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Josef Lischka | Clark Wakeland |
Customer experience
MyLocation
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In-app purchases
MyLocation
No in-app purchases
TrailShed
No in-app purchases









