Comparison

Trail Run Project vs Bend MTB

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

Bend MTB

Features
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BENDMTB is a free, community-built trail-conditions app for mountain bikers around Bend and Central Oregon. Nearly 400 trails across 19 areas: Phil's, Wanoga, Skyliner, Swampy Lakes, Sisters, Oakridge, Waldo Lake, McKenzie, Cascade Crest, Mt. Bachelor Bike Park, Madras, Redmond, Cline Butte, Maston, Prineville, La Pine, Sunriver, East of Bend, and Cascade Lakes. Mapped, color-coded by difficulty, and kept current by the people riding them. WHAT'S INSIDE • Live trail conditions: riding well, closed, muddy, sandy/loose, deadfall, and more, reported by riders who were just out there • A full color-coded trail map for every area, not just the popular ones • GPS-tagged deadfall reports, so you know exactly where the hike-a-bike is before you're standing over it • Snow line, built from recent reports. Know before you drive 30 minutes up to a trailhead that's still under a foot of snow • Offline maps: download an area before you lose signal at the trailhead • A community feed of recent reports and local group rides • Ten-second reporting: tap the trail, pick the condition, done NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Open the app and start using it. No sign-up, no password, no email required. Reports are tied to an anonymous device account, and you can delete all of your data at any time from the app. BUILT FOR THE COMMUNITY BENDMTB is free. Every report and trail comment can be flagged, and repeat-flagged content is hidden automatically while we review it. You can block any rider directly from the app. Riding well or riding rough, help the next person know before they drop in.

Screenshots

Trail Run Project4 screens
Bend MTB4 screens

Verdict

The call

Trail Run Project and Bend MTB are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Trail Run Project versus Bend MTB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrail Run ProjectBend MTB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (418 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings418 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdventure Projects Inc.GEORGE CAMERON BRUCE HERBOLSHEIMER

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

Bend MTB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Trail Run Project

No in-app purchases

None

Bend MTB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trail Run Project free?
Trail Run Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bend MTB free?
Bend MTB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trail Run Project or Bend MTB have ads?
Neither Trail Run Project nor Bend MTB shows ads.

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