iState vs Trek File
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iState
Explore your current location with real-time data like elevation, city, state, and speed. Get up-to-date weather and see visuals that adapt to the time of day. Receive notifications when you enter a new state or time zone.
- Real-time elevation data
- Current city and state identification
- Live speed and elevation change tracking
- Up-to-date weather information
- Dynamic visuals based on time of day
- Location change notifications (state/time zone)
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Navigation apps are about where you are going. iState is different - it is all about where you are right now! Discover your surroundings with real-time information about your current: -elevation and climb/descent rate -city, county and state -speed -weather information with animated weather effects for a variety of conditions -The name and location of the closest airport with airline service, including recent and upcoming flight information -stunning visuals that change with the time of day. iState can also deliver a location notification when you are entering a new state or time zone With a monthly subscription to iState's premium RoadWise feature, you'll also get road name and speed limit information with stylized roadsigns for local streets, U.S. Routes, Interstate Highways, and more! iState is perfect for road-trippers, frequent fliers, curious travelers, and geography buffs alike. Note: iState requires an iPhone or iPad with GPS & cellular connectivity. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Trek File
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Trekfile helps travelers keep essential trip information ready before they leave home. Build traveler profiles, track passport and visa details, save loyalty account numbers, organize upcoming trips, build packing and departure checklists, and keep important document notes in one focused travel vault. The Trip Readiness dashboard highlights missing essentials before a trip, including traveler profiles, passport details, checklist progress, and saved travel documents. Trekfile is designed for quick pre-trip checks, family travel organization, and private travel record keeping. Trekfile is local-first. It does not require an account, does not show ads, does not track users, and stores travel records on the device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iState at Free against Trek File's $0.99. Trek File's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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
iState is free to download; Trek File costs $0.99 up front. iState sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Trek File asks for nothing beyond the download.
iState ships an update weekly, Trek File every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iState | Trek File |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Josh Fenton | Robert Corbin |
In-app purchases
iState
- Road Names$0.991 Month
Trek File
No in-app purchases







