Comparison

Close2 App vs TrailLink

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

Head to head
About

Close2 App

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Close2 helps people at the same event or place connect without turning the moment into a public feed. Use Close2 to see nearby presence, join private event rooms, view profiles, send messages and stay in control with block, report, privacy and account deletion tools. For event hosts, Close2 supports QR/code access, branded event spaces and public-room reporting while keeping direct messages private.

About

TrailLink

Features
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TrailLink is the ultimate offline communication app for hiking, camping, mountaineering, and outdoor adventures. When you are off the grid with no Wi-Fi or cellular signal, TrailLink keeps your team connected. How It Works TrailLink uses Bluetooth Mesh technology to create a decentralized peer-to-peer network between nearby devices. Messages hop from phone to phone, extending your reach far beyond Bluetooth range. Key Features Offline Mesh Messaging Send text messages to your group without internet, cellular, or Wi-Fi. Perfect for remote trails, mountains, and wilderness areas. Real-Time Location Sharing See your teammates' positions on an offline map. Know exactly where everyone is, even in the most remote locations. Share your location automatically or manually with one tap. One-Tap SOS Alert In an emergency, press and hold the SOS button. Your location is instantly broadcast to all team members with full-screen alerts, vibration, and sound. Help finds you faster. Offline Maps Download maps before your trip and use them completely offline. No signal? No problem. Your team's locations are always visible on the map. Group Management Create a hiking team, share a unique group ID and password, and invite members via QR code. Everyone stays in sync. Private and Secure All communication is encrypted. No personal data is collected, no servers involved, your privacy is protected. Free vs Pro Free Version - Up to 5 team members - Manual location sharing - 100 message history limit - Basic SOS alerts TrailLink Pro (One-Time Purchase 19.99 USD) - Unlimited team members - Auto location sharing with adjustable frequency - Unlimited message history - Offline map downloads - Hybrid relay for extended range - Priority SOS broadcast TrailLink Pro (Monthly Subscription 1.99 USD per month) - All Pro features - Cancel anytime Download TrailLink today and never lose connection with your team, even when the signal does. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Close2 App4 screens
TrailLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Close2 App at none against TrailLink's 2. TrailLink's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. TrailLink sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Close2 App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Close2 App versus TrailLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClose2 AppTrailLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDiego Manesevichå­æĄ‚ åž 

In-app purchases

None

Close2 App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TrailLink

One-time2
  • TrailLink Pro (Monthly)$1.99
  • TrailLink Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Close2 App free?
Close2 App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrailLink free?
TrailLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Close2 App or TrailLink have ads?
Neither Close2 App nor TrailLink shows ads.

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