Comparison

Trail Run Project vs Live.τ

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

Head to head
About

Trail Run Project

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
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Trail Run Project is your comprehensive guide to the best trails to run, wherever you are. With the thoroughness of a printed map, we offer full GPS route info, elevation profiles, interactive features, photos, and more. Like a guidebook, we suggest the best featured runs to explore—either near your current location or in an area you search for. Local experts show you the highlights, challenging features, and insights you need to plan a great trail run. • Find over 74,000 miles of trail to run with your crew. • New trails are constantly added to our incredibly detailed trail run database. • Your exact location is shown on the trail. • Downloaded trails work offline for when you’re off the grid. (No cell reception required!) • Enjoy high-resolution photos and detailed topographical trail maps. • We’ll sync with your to-do list, check ins, and favorites on TrailRunProject.com. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Live.τ

This app transforms a compatible watch into a real-time safety beacon for outdoor activities. It allows loved ones to follow your journey and receive instant SOS alerts in emergencies. Designed for endurance athletes and adventurers, it prioritizes privacy and battery efficiency.

Highlights
  • Live GPS tracking
  • Instant SOS alerts
  • Lightweight and battery friendly
  • Seamless Suunto watch integration
  • Privacy-respecting tracking
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Connected services that work with Suunto™ watches. Live.τ extends your Suunto experience with live tracking, automations, groups, communication, and connected tools built for athletes, adventurers, and outdoor teams. Whether you’re running trails, cycling across a country, exploring mountains, or training with friends, Live.τ helps you stay connected before, during, and after every activity. Checkpoints & Automations Movement can trigger actions. Create checkpoints along your route and connect them to services like Zapier, Make, and n8n. Send notifications, update workflows, trigger smart home actions, or build your own activity-driven automations. Live Tracking & Safety Share your activity in real time with family, friends, teammates, or coaches using a simple web link. In an emergency, trigger an SOS directly from your watch and instantly share your live location with your emergency contacts. Live Groups Create groups and see where everyone is on a shared map. Perfect for group runs, cycling clubs, hiking teams, ski touring, races, and outdoor adventures. Push-To-Talk Stay in touch without stopping. Built-in walkie-talkie style communication lets group members exchange voice messages during activities. Field Notes Capture moments from the field. Create notes with text, photos, and audio recordings attached to your activities. Sensor Forwarding Forward data from your watch and sensors to compatible applications and services. Ideal for indoor training, testing, and advanced connected workflows. Custom Dashboard Build your own experience using draggable cards. Arrange maps, groups, notes, activities, and tools exactly the way you want. Designed Around Suunto Built around the Suunto ecosystem and powered by deep integration with Suunto watches and SuuntoPlus™ apps. Privacy First You decide when sharing starts and when it ends. No permanent tracking. No background monitoring. Your activities remain under your control. Your watch. Connected to everything. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Trail Run Project4 screens
Live.τ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trail Run Project at none against Live.τ's 2. Trail Run Project also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Live.τ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Trail Run Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Trail Run Project versus Live.τ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrail Run ProjectLive.τ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (418 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings418 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAdventure Projects Inc.Nikolai Simonov

Customer experience

Trail Run Project

All ratings418 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative29.0%

Live.τ

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Trail Run Project

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • UI freezes when navigating areas with many trails
  • GPS tracking inaccurate in some regions
  • Elevation profile feature removed or inaccessible
  • Inconsistency between website and app trail data
  • Performance degradation after recent updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Ability to add photos directly from app
  • Watch app for Garmin devices
  • Trail condition comments and forum
  • Easier trail submission process
  • Unified hub for multi-activity data

Live.τ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Trail Run Project

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Live.τ

Subscriptions2
  • Explorer$4.991 Month
  • Pioneer$11.991 Month

Questions

Is Trail Run Project free?
Trail Run Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live.τ free?
Live.τ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trail Run Project or Live.τ have ads?
Neither Trail Run Project nor Live.τ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trail Run Project or Live.τ?
Trail Run Project ships an update every 5 weeks, and Live.τ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Trail Run Project was updated on October 10, 2026 and Live.τ on September 21, 2026.

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