Maps & Navigation · head to head
Waze vs AllTrails
Waze
Maps & Navigation
Community-driven GPS navigation app that uses real-time traffic data from its users
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
AllTrails
Maps & Navigation
Discover the best hiking and biking trails
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only AllTrails has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Waze no offline maps capability, requiring constant internet connectivity; 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.
- They diverge on capability: Waze covers Core Functionality, AllTrails covers Trail discovery.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Waze and AllTrails actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), platforms (iOS, Android, Web), 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 Waze
- Core Functionality
- User Interface
Only in AllTrails
- Trail discovery
- Offline maps
- GPS navigation
- Activity recording
- Trail reviews
- Apple Health
- Garmin
- Apple Watch
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Waze
No use cases recorded yet. See the Waze review.
AllTrails
- Trail discoverynot Waze
- Hiking navigationnot Waze
- Outdoor fitness trackingnot Waze
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Waze
- No offline maps capability, requiring constant internet connectivity
- Routing reliability declined with reports of longer routes and restricted road directions
- Privacy concerns with location data collection and location-based ads after Google acquisition
- Stability issues including crashes on CarPlay and slow loading times
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.
Pricing, plan by plan
Waze
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Waze review.
AllTrails
Free- FreeFree
- Trail search
- Community reviews
- Basic maps
- AllTrails+$35.99/year
- Offline maps
- Real-time navigation
- Trail conditions
Which should you pick?
Choose Waze if
- You need core functionality.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want user interface.
Choose AllTrails if
- You need trail discovery.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want offline maps.
Questions people ask
- Is Waze or AllTrails better?
- Neither clearly leads. Waze starts at On request and AllTrails at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Waze or AllTrails?
- AllTrails has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Waze and Free for AllTrails.
- Does Waze or AllTrails run on more platforms?
- Waze runs on iOS, Android, Web. AllTrails runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use AllTrails for free?
- Yes. AllTrails has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Waze starts at On request.
- What can Waze do that AllTrails cannot?
- Waze covers Core Functionality, User Interface. AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Offline maps, GPS navigation, Activity recording.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Waze: Does Waze work offline?
No, Waze relies on real-time data and does not support offline maps, limiting usability when without internet connectivity.
SourceWaze: How does Waze handle my location data?
Since Google's 2013 acquisition, Waze shares location history with Google's ad network and serves location-based ads. This differs from privacy-focused alternatives like Apple Maps.
SourceWaze: What platforms can I use Waze on?
Waze is available on iOS and Android mobile apps, and via web through the Live Map feature accessible from any computer or tablet.
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