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AllTrails vs TomTom

AllTrails logo

AllTrails

Maps & Navigation

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TomTom

Maps & Navigation

Global leader in navigation and mapping products, offering maps, traffic information, navigation

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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.; TomTom tomTom's consumer navigation app was rebranded from AmiGO to 'TomTom', causing naming confusion across stores
  • They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, TomTom covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllTrails and TomTom actually diverge.

Attributes where AllTrails and TomTom differ
AttributeAllTrailsTomTom
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, Android
Founded20101991

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 TomTom

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

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

AllTrails

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

TomTom

  • Turn-by-turn car navigation with offline downloadable mapsnot AllTrails
  • Live traffic rerouting and incident/hazard alertsnot AllTrails
  • Speed camera and speed-limit warningsnot AllTrails
  • Truck-specific routing (vehicle dimensions, hazardous cargo restrictions, rest stops) via GO Expertnot AllTrails
  • EV charging station location and fuel price lookup (Android)not 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.

TomTom

  • TomTom's consumer navigation app was rebranded from AmiGO to 'TomTom', causing naming confusion across stores
  • Live services (traffic, speed cameras, fuel prices, parking, EV charging, weather) are gated behind a paid Premium subscription on top of the free base app
  • Offline maps in the GO Expert/GO Navigation line require a recurring subscription rather than a one-time purchase, with only a single free trial month
  • EV charging-station navigation is Android-only per TomTom's own product page

Pricing, plan by plan

AllTrails

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

TomTom

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TomTom 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 TomTom if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want user interface.
TomTom review

Questions people ask

Is AllTrails or TomTom better?
Neither clearly leads. AllTrails starts at Free and TomTom at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllTrails or TomTom?
AllTrails has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AllTrails and On request for TomTom.
Does AllTrails or TomTom run on more platforms?
AllTrails runs on Ios, Android, Web. TomTom runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use AllTrails for free?
Yes. AllTrails has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TomTom 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 TomTom is typically brought in for.
What can AllTrails do that TomTom cannot?
AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Offline maps, GPS navigation, Activity recording. TomTom covers Core Functionality, User Interface.
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