Comparison

Traverse vs Wayline 3D

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

Head to head
About

Traverse

Features
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Plan backcountry ski tours and mountain routes with 3D maps, terrain layers, mountain weather and regional conditions in one place. Traverse helps skiers, alpinists, climbers and guides prepare for the ground ahead. READ THE TERRAIN Explore slope angle, aspect, terrain shade, flat areas and elevation bands. Use the map to understand the ground before you go. CHECK CONDITIONS See regional avalanche danger, bulletin headlines, wind, freezing level and recent snowfall alongside the map. Weather forecasts are tied to the place and elevation you are reviewing. Coverage varies by region. EXPLORE GLACIERS AND HUTS Where data is available, view glacier outlines, ice-flow velocity, crevasse susceptibility and snowline signals. Find mountain huts with altitude, capacity, winter-room availability and opening status. PLAN ROUTES AND TRIPS Draw a route, snap it to OSM trails or browse routes from Camptocamp and PeakHut. Review distance, ascent and estimated time. Build multi-day plans with routes, waypoints, notes, permits, bookings and a gear checklist, then share a plan link with your group. TAKE YOUR ATLAS OFFLINE Save routes, waypoints and supported map regions before you leave reception. Import GPX files, preview their geometry and export planning bundles. Track a route on Apple Watch and follow progress through Live Activities. Traverse is a planning aid. Always consult official bulletins, use appropriate training and make your own decisions in the field. Terms of Use (EULA): https://traversemaps.com/app/terms

About

Wayline 3D

Features
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Turn every walk into a 3D route you can hold in your hand. Wayline 3D records your GPS path and rebuilds it as a glowing 3D line floating in black space. Real elevation becomes the vertical axis, so hills and climbs literally rise off the ground. Drag with one finger to spin the route and see your walk from any angle. WHAT IT DOES β€’ Record a walk with one tap. Wayline traces your route as you move. β€’ See it as a clean 3D line, not a tangled map scribble. β€’ Real elevation lifts the path into the third dimension. β€’ Drag to rotate, pinch to zoom, watch it from every side. β€’ Replay the route drawing itself, step by step, on a loop. MADE TO SHARE β€’ Film yourself with the live camera while your 3D route and stats float on screen. β€’ Export the route as a transparent video to drop into any edit. β€’ Every walk keeps its distance, duration, date and place. SIMPLE BY DESIGN β€’ No account, no sign-up. β€’ Your walks stay on your device. Wayline 3D Pro Unlock 4K export and remove the watermark. One walk. One line. A whole new way to see where you went. Terms of Use (EULA): https://cofounder.co.kr/wayline/terms

Screenshots

Traverse4 screens
Wayline 3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Traverse at none against Wayline 3D's shown. Traverse also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Traverse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Wayline 3D sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Traverse versus Wayline 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraverseWayline 3D
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size119 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro MarquesHosung Hwang

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Traverse

Subscriptions6
  • Traverse Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Traverse Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Traverse Guide Monthly2 variants$19.991 Month
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  • Traverse Pro Annual$59.991 Year
  • Traverse Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Traverse Guide Annual2 variants$149.991 Year
5 purchases

Wayline 3D

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Day Pass$0.99
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Traverse free?
Traverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wayline 3D free?
Wayline 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Traverse or Wayline 3D have ads?
Wayline 3D shows ads; Traverse does not.

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