Parks Seeker vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Parks Seeker's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Parks Seeker This App	Grand Teton National Park Tour Peer	Waymarked Trails Peer	Olympic National Park GPS Tour Peer	Craters Rocks! Geology of Craters of the Moon Peer	SummitSnap New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Mark Sandell	Experience History LLC	Waymarked Trails LTD	Experience History LLC	AppJester	andrewlong.com, LLC
Category	Travel	Travel	Travel	Travel	Travel	Travel
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.6 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.5 / 5	1.0 / 5	5.0 / 5
Ratings Count	89	37	22	11	1	1
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	$1.99
Release Date	Dec 13, 2014	Jan 10, 2024	Mar 27, 2018	Dec 21, 2022	Jun 23, 2015	Mar 12, 2026
Last Updated	May 13, 2026	Nov 3, 2025	Oct 1, 2018	Oct 7, 2024	Jul 6, 2015	Mar 12, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	-	-	-	-	-
Score	85/100	-	-	-	-	-
Praises	-	-	-	-	-	-
Complaints	-	-	-	-	-	-
Requests	-	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Comprehensive 63-park database creates a deep, niche-focused utility Modular IAP structure allows for granular monetization of niche park categories	-	-	-	-	Offline-first architecture removes dependency on park cellular infrastructure AR-first interface provides immediate value for first-time visitors
Weaknesses	Reliance on manual Dropbox sync creates high friction for multi-device users Lack of native offline-first map data limits utility in remote park areas	-	-	-	-	Single $1.99 purchase lacks recurring revenue to fund continuous development Zero community-driven content creates a static user experience
Pricing	freemium	free	free	free	free	paid
Momentum	Maintenance	-	-	-	-	-
Update Cadence	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~56d avg	-	-	-	-	-

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