Maps & Navigation · head to head
AllTrails vs Apple Maps
AllTrails
Maps & Navigation
Discover the best hiking and biking trails
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Apple Maps
Maps & Navigation
Web mapping and navigation application developed by Apple Inc
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only AllTrails has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: AllTrails the App Store listing shows AllTrails is a free download with an in-app Pro subscription; the visible listing text does not state the Pro price, so the reader must check in-app purchases for the current rate.; Apple Maps live traffic updates, public transit info, and satellite view all require an active internet connection, offline mode (iOS 17+) is limited to pre-downloaded areas for driving, walking, cycling, and transit directions
- They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Apple Maps covers Core Functionality.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AllTrails and Apple Maps actually diverge.
| Attribute | AllTrails | Apple Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | iOS, macOS, Web |
| Founded | 2010 | 2012 |
Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps & Navigation).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in AllTrails
- Trail discovery
- Offline maps
- GPS navigation
- Activity recording
- Trail reviews
- Apple Health
- Garmin
- Apple Watch
Only in Apple Maps
- Core Functionality
- User Interface
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AllTrails
- Trail discoverynot Apple Maps
- Hiking navigationnot Apple Maps
- Outdoor fitness trackingnot Apple Maps
Apple Maps
- Turn-by-turn driving, walking, and cycling navigationnot AllTrails
- Public transit directions with real-time schedules (subways, buses, trains, ferries)not AllTrails
- Offline turn-by-turn directions for pre-downloaded areas (iOS 17+)not AllTrails
- Augmented-reality immersive walking directions in supported citiesnot AllTrails
- Saving custom hiking/walking routes, including U.S. national park hikes, for offline accessnot AllTrails
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AllTrails
- The App Store listing shows AllTrails is a free download with an in-app Pro subscription; the visible listing text does not state the Pro price, so the reader must check in-app purchases for the current rate.
Apple Maps
- Live traffic updates, public transit info, and satellite view all require an active internet connection, offline mode (iOS 17+) is limited to pre-downloaded areas for driving, walking, cycling, and transit directions
- Apple Maps for the web is only in public beta, not a full-featured release
- Feature depth (e.g. immersive walking AR directions, detailed transit) is strongest on newer iPhones/iOS versions, leaving older devices with a reduced experience
Pricing, plan by plan
AllTrails
Free- FreeFree
- Trail search
- Community reviews
- Basic maps
- AllTrails+$35.99/year
- Offline maps
- Real-time navigation
- Trail conditions
Apple Maps
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Apple Maps review.
Which should you pick?
Choose AllTrails if
- You need trail discovery.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want offline maps.
Choose Apple Maps if
- You need core functionality.
- You work on iOS, macOS, Web.
- You also want user interface.
Questions people ask
- Is AllTrails or Apple Maps better?
- Neither clearly leads. AllTrails starts at Free and Apple Maps at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AllTrails or Apple Maps?
- AllTrails has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AllTrails and On request for Apple Maps.
- Does AllTrails or Apple Maps run on more platforms?
- AllTrails runs on Ios, Android, Web. Apple Maps runs on iOS, macOS, Web.
- Can I use AllTrails for free?
- Yes. AllTrails has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Apple Maps starts at On request.
- What is AllTrails best used for?
- AllTrails is most often used for trail discovery, hiking navigation, outdoor fitness tracking. Of those, trail discovery and hiking navigation are not what Apple Maps is typically brought in for.
- What can AllTrails do that Apple Maps cannot?
- AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Offline maps, GPS navigation, Activity recording. Apple Maps covers Core Functionality, User Interface.