| Core Identity |
| Developer | Hunt Mountain Software | TrailBehind | Glacier Peak Studios LLC | Aviyaan Tech | OPENGIS.ch | AllTrails, Inc. |
| Category | Utilities | Navigation | Navigation | Productivity | Productivity | Health & Fitness |
| Platform | iOS | iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 2.2 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 17 | 31,855 | 9,110 | 21 | 30 | 1,026,243 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Feb 23, 2010 | May 22, 2017 | Jul 30, 2013 | Nov 17, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 | Dec 17, 2010 |
| Last Updated | Dec 8, 2024 | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | excellent | - | - | mixed | mixed | mixed |
| Score | 90/100 | - | - | 65/100 | 65/100 | 55/100 |
| Praises | - Precise coordinate mapping functionality provides essential utility for professional cell tower location tasks
| - | - | - Powerful GNSS and RTK surveying capabilities rivaling expensive commercial GIS software alternatives
| - Open source nature and lack of restrictive licensing fees appeal to professional GIS users
| - Offline map downloads provide essential navigation security for hikers in remote areas without cellular service
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| Complaints | - | - | - | - Persistent connectivity failures with external GNSS receivers and NTRIP servers disrupt professional surveying workflows
| - Frequent application crashes and stability regressions disrupt critical data collection workflows in the field
| - Aggressive monetization tactics and frequent paywall prompts disrupt the user experience for both free and paid users
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| Requests | - | - | - | - Expanded surveying features including distance-distance offsets and physical button triggers for data points
| - Integration of standard payment methods like store billing for cloud service subscriptions
| - Improved filtering and search functionality to better manage trail discovery and reduce map clutter
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Real-time notation display reduces entry friction for professional workflows.
| - | - | - High-precision GNSS/RTK integration enables professional surveying workflows without subscription costs
- Template sharing mechanism facilitates team-wide deployment and organizational adoption
| - Open-source accessibility lowers enterprise migration barriers
- Deep integration with QGIS project files ensures high-fidelity data parity
- Offline-first architecture supports remote field operations
| - Community-generated trail database reduces acquisition costs
- Editors' Choice badge sustains organic velocity
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| Weaknesses | - 2.18-star rating indicates significant user dissatisfaction with the current feature set.
| - | - | - Persistent connectivity failures with external hardware disrupt professional surveying workflows
- Tablet interface scaling issues prevent access to core project management buttons
| - High crash frequency in the latest version
- Steep learning curve due to complex interface
- Location tracking regressions impacting GPS accuracy
| - Premium tier pricing above category median
- 0.28★ Android-iOS rating gap
- High battery consumption during tracking
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| Pricing | freemium | free | freemium | free | free | subscription |
| Momentum | Zombie | Active | Intense | Maintenance | Maintenance | Intense |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions | 2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~104d avg | 2 versions, ~13d avg | 5 versions, ~5d avg |
