Vera MGRS vs Trailseek
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vera MGRS
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MGRS-first waypoint navigation on a single screen. Set three points — where you started, where you are, where you're going. Vera MGRS shows MGRS first with Decimal, DDM, DMS, and UTM alternates, and a compass that points from B to C with bearing and distance. Built with GeographicLib for geodesic precision. FEATURES: • A/B/C navigation on a single screen — start, current, destination • MGRS primary with Decimal, DDM, DMS, UTM alternates • Compass with bearing and distance to destination • Share any of A/B/C over AirDrop with configurable detail • Apple Watch companion for capture and a navigation glance • Optional iCloud sync across devices • No ads, no tracking COORDINATE FORMATS: • MGRS (10SEG 51309 77447) • Decimal Degrees (37.7749°, -122.4194°) • Degrees Decimal Minutes (37° 46.497' N) • Degrees-Minutes-Seconds (37°46'29.7"N) • UTM (10S 551309 4177447) • Maidenhead grid (CM87ss) Built for search and rescue, surveying, geocaching, amateur radio, aviation, marine navigation, and anyone who lives in MGRS or UTM. Every feature is free. Optional support subscriptions help fund continued development. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Trailseek
This offline GPS app helps hikers and backcountry travelers navigate using topographic and satellite maps. Record tracks, mark waypoints, and receive directional guidance back to any location, all while keeping your data private and on your device.
- Offline topographic and satellite maps
- Track recording with elevation data
- Waypoint marking and management
- Compass navigation with ETA
- GPX import/export
- On-map drawing
- Apple Watch integration
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Trailseek is an offline GPS app for hiking and backcountry travel. It records your track, marks waypoints, shows where you are on topographic and satellite maps, and points you back to any spot. Your location and data stay on your device. Maps - Free maps with no account: Apple Maps, satellite, hybrid, OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap, and USGS Topo. - A 3D terrain option adds relief to the Apple maps. - Download USGS Topo areas and use them with no signal. - Turn on a coordinate grid for latitude and longitude, UTM, or MGRS and USNG. Waypoints - Drop a waypoint at the map center, your location, or a long press. - Set a name, an icon, a color, and a note. - Attach photos from the camera or your library. - Search and sort the list. Tracks - Record distance, time, speed, and elevation. - Elevation comes from the barometer and GPS together. - Recording continues with the screen off. - Review a saved track's stats and elevation profile. Navigation - Follow a compass arrow to a waypoint, with distance, bearing, and ETA. - It uses GPS and the compass, so it works with no signal and no map. Coordinates - Show your position as decimal degrees, degrees decimal minutes, or degrees minutes seconds. - UTM and MGRS/USNG are always there. - Tap a value to copy it. GPX and sharing - Import and export waypoints and tracks as GPX. - Share a waypoint or track as a file, plain coordinates, or a maps link. Drawing - Draw on the map with Apple Pencil on iPad or a finger on iPhone. - Drawings stay fixed to the ground as you pan and zoom, and share between devices. iPad - The map fills the screen and the panels open as popovers. Apple Watch - Record a track, mark and browse waypoints, and navigate from your wrist. - See your track and waypoints on the watch map. - Waypoints and tracks sync with your iPhone. More - A ruler measures distance and bearing between two points. - Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, and the moon phase for your location. - A trip computer tracks distance, moving time, and average speed. Privacy - No account, no sign-in, no ads, and no tracking. - Your tracks, waypoints, photos, and location stay on your device. Trailseek does not collect them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trailseek at none against Vera MGRS's 3. Trailseek also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Vera MGRS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Trailseek asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vera MGRS ships an update every 2 weeks, Trailseek daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vera MGRS | Trailseek |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Tudor | MICHAEL CHERRY |
In-app purchases
Vera MGRS
- Vera MGRS Supporter$19.991 Month
- Vera MGRS Pro Support$199.991 Year
- Vera MGRS Enterprise Support$499.991 Year
Trailseek
No in-app purchases









