SnowTrailsNL vs GoSnowmobiling SANS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SnowTrailsNL
Navigate snowmobile trails in Newfoundland and Labrador with detailed topographical, satellite, and 3D maps. Plan trips, track your location, and access grooming updates and points of interest like gas stations and hotels.
- Snowmobile trail tracking
- Topographical, Satellite, and 3D maps
- Automatic trail map updates
- Grooming status updates
- Points of interest (gas, hotels)
- Hazard reporting
- Trip planning
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Snowmobile Trails of Newfoundland and Labrador, This app will allow you to track yourself on many snowmobile trails in the province. Mostly NLSF groomed trails but it also contains some unmanaged trails too. You can use it to plan your trips or to find yourself if you get lost. The app has Topographical and Satellite maps and now has a 3d map option including 3d buildings. Trail maps are automatically updated when you open the app so you always have the most current trail maps available. Grooming updates are available in the app for all the groomers on the Island. A full overview of the areas covered and trails is available on the website http://snowtrailsnl.com The maps contain lots of services like gas stations, restaurants, hotels, etc. with more being added all the time, hotels and lodges have their phone numbers in their popup when you click on them. You can purchase trail passes from the NLSF from within the app You can report any hazards you may come across while on the trails, one click to report a hazard and you can also add a description for it as well. and it will get added to the maps The app is frequently updated and all user feedback is welcomed. Don't forget to the read and agree to the licensing terms before using this app.
GoSnowmobiling SANS
Navigate snowmobile trails with offline maps, trip tracking, and equipment logs. Access services like gas stations and restaurants, and view trail conditions. Share your location with friends and plan routes when online.
- Offline trail maps
- Trip tracking and statistics
- Equipment logs
- Nearby services finder
- Trail condition updates
- Itinerary planning and sharing
- Location sharing
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Out exploring on your snowmobile? Take your own mobile trail assistant for the ride! **NEW THIS SEASON** ► Track your trips: leave breadcrumbs for easier backtracking, get statistics on your average speed and distance traveled, and much more! ► List your equipment: keep track of how much distance you covered with a specific vehicle and keep notes on each one. ► Satellite View: enjoy the mobile app with a better basemap and add the Satellite View to your tools! ***** The Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia (SANS) brings an enhanced version of its web application to your pockets, making for a better riding experience than ever. Working both with and WITHOUT mobile data coverage, you will be able to enjoy the app’s functionalities no matter where you are on the trails. This app gives you access to the following *OFFLINE* features, anywhere, anytime, even in areas without cell coverage: ► See your location on the map through your phone’s GPS signal ► View nearby restaurants, gas stations, hotels, parking, and other services ► Access the trails conditions as per the last data connection available ► See the distance between you and a specific point ► Quickly save and load itineraries Getting back to a zone with mobile coverage? Enjoy these additional *ONLINE* features : ► Keep an eye on updated trail statuses for the best riding experience ► Easily meet with friends by sharing your position with each other (no one else can see your location) ► Plan out an itinerary and share it with your group Welcome to the GoSnowmobiling SANS mobile experience and enjoy the ride! Notes: ►Continued use of the GPS and location sharing running in the background can significantly increase battery consumption. It is recommended to toggle it off when not needed to improve autonomy. The Pro Version is a 3.99$ CAD per year auto-renewable subscription & The Pro S is a 4.99$ CAD per year auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Link to our privacy policy: https://www.evtrails.com/privacy-terms-and-conditions/ Link to our terms of use: https://www.evtrails.com/terms-and-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GoSnowmobiling SANS at Free against SnowTrailsNL's $0.99. GoSnowmobiling SANS also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). SnowTrailsNL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On ads and device support 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
GoSnowmobiling SANS is free to download; SnowTrailsNL costs $0.99 up front. GoSnowmobiling SANS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. SnowTrailsNL asks for nothing beyond the download.
SnowTrailsNL ships an update every 9 days, GoSnowmobiling SANS monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SnowTrailsNL | GoSnowmobiling SANS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bryan Taylor | MapGears inc. |
Customer experience
SnowTrailsNL
GoSnowmobiling SANS
In-app purchases
SnowTrailsNL
No in-app purchases
GoSnowmobiling SANS
- Annual Pro Version$2.991 Year
- Annual Pro Satellite$3.991 Year
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