HOCR vs GnarCheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HOCR
This official regatta app provides comprehensive race information. Users can search for athletes, view real-time results, and access the complete race schedule and entry listings. Stay updated on all aspects of the event.
- Athlete search
- Real-time results
- Race schedule
- Entry listings
- Club and event listings
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The Official Head Of The Charles® App, powered by RegattaCentral. Search for athletes, get results, race schedule and complete entry listings by club and by event.
GnarCheck
Get real-time trail status, hazard alerts, and user-submitted updates for mountain biking. Plan your rides with confidence by knowing if trails are open, closed, muddy, or dry before you go.
- Live trail status updates
- Real-time weather and surface conditions
- User-submitted reports and photos
- Customizable notifications and alerts
- Trail finder with maps and filters
- Community-driven information
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Stay ahead of trail conditions with GnarCheck—the ultimate tool for mountain bikers who want reliable, up-to-date info before they hit the trail. Whether you're planning an epic ride or just a quick cruise, GnarCheck delivers the intel you need: real-time trail status, posted hazards, closures, and user-submitted updates. Key Features: Live Trail Status: See whether trails are open, closed, muddy, dry, or in any custom status your local trail managers report. Real-Time Conditions: Weather, trail surface, recent rainfall, and hazard alerts so you can decide if it’s rideable. User Reports & Photos: Trail users submit updates with photos—so you can see what conditions really look like. Notifications & Alerts: Get notified when trails you're interested in change status or have new reports. Trail Finder: Browse trails by location, see maps, filter by difficulty or conditions. Community Driven: Feedback from riders in your area helps keep everyone informed. Why GnarCheck? Riding without current trail info is risky. Mud, closure, flood, snow, or damage can turn a planned ride into a wasted trip—or worse. GnarCheck arms you with the knowledge to ride smart. Who Is It For? - Daily and weekend riders who want up-to-date info - Trail maintainers who want to share trail status - Mountain bike clubs and organizations - Anyone who wants to avoid surprises on the trail What’s New: - New real-time status alerts - Improved photo upload support - Better trail filtering and map view - Bug fixes & performance improvements Stay tuned—more features to follow. Ride hard, ride smart.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GnarCheck at 5.0 against HOCR's 4.5. HOCR's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GnarCheck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HOCR has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HOCR ships an update daily, GnarCheck every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HOCR | GnarCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stack Sports | Oscar Salcedo |
Customer experience
HOCR
GnarCheck
In-app purchases
HOCR
No in-app purchases
GnarCheck
No in-app purchases
