Comparison

iState vs Trek File

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

Trek File

Features
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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.

Screenshots

iState4 screens
Trek File4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iState ships an update weekly, Trek File every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iState versus Trek File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStateTrek File
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh FentonRobert Corbin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iState

Subscriptions1
  • Road Names$0.991 Month
None

Trek File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iState free?
iState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trek File free?
Trek File costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iState or Trek File have ads?
Neither iState nor Trek File shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iState or Trek File?
iState ships an update weekly, and Trek File every 10 days. Most recently, iState was updated on October 24, 2026 and Trek File on October 13, 2026.

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