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AllTrails vs OsmAnd

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AllTrails

Software

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OsmAnd logo

OsmAnd

Software

Open-source map and navigation application based on OpenStreetMap data

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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.; OsmAnd free version limited to only 7 map downloads at once, restricting users who need multiple regional maps
  • They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, OsmAnd covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllTrails and OsmAnd actually diverge.

Attributes where AllTrails and OsmAnd differ
AttributeAllTrailsOsmAnd
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, Android, Desktop Editor, Huawei AppGallery

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2010).

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 OsmAnd

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AllTrails

  • Trail discoverynot OsmAnd
  • Hiking navigationnot OsmAnd
  • Outdoor fitness trackingnot OsmAnd

OsmAnd

  • Offline navigation in areas with no data connectionnot AllTrails
  • Turn-by-turn voice guided drivingnot AllTrails
  • Bicycle and pedestrian routingnot AllTrails
  • Hiking and trail running navigationnot AllTrails
  • Motorcycling and travel using per-country or per-region offline mapsnot 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.

OsmAnd

  • Free version limited to only 7 map downloads at once, restricting users who need multiple regional maps
  • Poor performance with slow map rendering and navigation lag reported on older devices
  • Route calculation limited to approximately 200 kilometers or less for offline calculation
  • Map accuracy issues due to reliance on community OpenStreetMap data which may contain outdated information

Pricing, plan by plan

AllTrails

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Trail search
    • Community reviews
    • Basic maps
  • AllTrails+$35.99/year
    • Offline maps
    • Real-time navigation
    • Trail conditions

OsmAnd

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the OsmAnd 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.
AllTrails review

Choose OsmAnd if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Desktop Editor, Huawei AppGallery.
  • You also want user interface.
OsmAnd review

Questions people ask

Is AllTrails or OsmAnd better?
Neither clearly leads. AllTrails starts at Free and OsmAnd at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllTrails or OsmAnd?
AllTrails starts at Free and OsmAnd at Free.
Does AllTrails or OsmAnd run on more platforms?
AllTrails runs on Ios, Android, Web. OsmAnd runs on iOS, Android, Desktop Editor, Huawei AppGallery.
Can I use AllTrails for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 OsmAnd is typically brought in for.
What can AllTrails do that OsmAnd cannot?
AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Offline maps, GPS navigation, Activity recording. OsmAnd covers Core Functionality, User Interface.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

OsmAnd: Does OsmAnd work offline?

Yes. OsmAnd works fully offline after downloading maps for specific regions. Route calculation, turn-by-turn navigation, and POI search all work without an internet connection.

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OsmAnd: What is OsmAnd's pricing?

OsmAnd Free version is available with limitations including only 7 map downloads allowed at once and no 3D map views. OsmAnd Pro subscription costs 2.99 euros per month or 29.99 euros per year, offering 3D maps, hourly map refreshes, and cloud storage.

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OsmAnd: What maps does OsmAnd use?

OsmAnd uses free OpenStreetMap data, which is updated monthly or hourly through OsmAnd Live. Wikipedia POI data is available for sightseeing, and users can add optional online tile map overlays.

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OsmAnd: Can I use OsmAnd on iOS and Android?

Yes. OsmAnd is available on both iOS via Apple App Store and Android via Google Play Store, with identical offline functionality on both platforms.

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