# Vertical vs Trail Run Project

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trail Run Project at 67% against Vertical's 23%. Trail Run Project also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Vertical's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vertical sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Trail Run Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trail Run Project holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trail Run Project has 418 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Vertical's written reviews are positive against 67% of Trail Run Project's.

Vertical ships an update every 8 days, Trail Run Project every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vertical | Trail Run Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-life-climbing/id710386774/reviews) | **[4.6 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-run-project/id964349558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **418** |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 150 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vertical-Life srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/694612751) | [Adventure Projects Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/452308787) |

## What reviewers say

### Vertical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-life-climbing/id710386774)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for both outdoor and indoor climbing. Log your ascents, discover new routes and crags worldwide, and access gym topos. It also offers personalized training plans and community features to connect with other climbers.

**Highlights:** Outdoor and indoor climbing route discovery, Digital climbing guidebooks, Logbook for climbs and memories, Personalized training plans, Gym and global climbing challenges, Community features and friend connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outdoor (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Training (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 Month) | $8.99 | per month |
| Friends (1 Month) | $14.99 | per month |


### Trail Run Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-run-project/id964349558)

Discover and navigate thousands of miles of running trails with detailed GPS data, elevation profiles, and photos. Find featured runs near you or in searched locations, with offline access for remote adventures. Local expert insights help you plan the perfect trail run.

**Highlights:** GPS route information, Elevation profiles, Interactive trail maps, High-resolution photos, Offline trail downloads, Location tracking on trail

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Comprehensive trail database with detailed maps
- 📱 Offline map functionality without cell signal
- 🎯 Accurate GPS tracking and location services
- 📊 Detailed elevation profiles and trail information
- 🆓 Free access to extensive trail data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes (50-90% of use)
- 😞 Significant UI degradation after updates
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated trail information
- ❌ Poor data curation and duplicate trail entries
- 🔧 Ownership change by OnX led to app neglect

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during use
- Map view unresponsive and jumps around
- Trail selection scroll at bottom is broken
- Map fails to load or refresh properly
- State map downloads fail

**Requested features**

- GPX file export capability
- Apple Watch app integration
- Real-time friend tracking/safety monitoring
- Off-trail warning system
- Run tracking with splits and audio feedback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vertical free?

Vertical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trail Run Project free?

Trail Run Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vertical or Trail Run Project?

Trail Run Project is rated higher. Vertical averages 2.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Trail Run Project averages 4.6 from 418 ratings.

### Do Vertical or Trail Run Project have ads?

Vertical shows ads; Trail Run Project does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vertical or Trail Run Project?

Vertical ships an update every 8 days, and Trail Run Project every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vertical was updated on September 1, 2026 and Trail Run Project on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*