AllTrails alternatives
AllTrails is popular for finding and tracking hikes, but users report issues with its pricing, bugs, and lack of features like iPad support and Strava integration. Alternatives offer different strengths, from detailed ride planning to basic run tracking and national park information.
Why users look for alternatives to AllTrails
- Users report being charged unexpectedly or finding the subscription prices too high, with issues around auto-renewal and unclear pricing tiers.R1R9R15R23
- The app has bugs and usability issues, including maps not working, difficulty stopping activity logging, and a clunky user interface.R6R7R13R16
- There is a lack of support for other devices like iPad and Apple Watch, and no direct integration with other fitness apps like Strava.R3R4R18
- Some users find the app pushes paid features too aggressively, making the free version feel limited and unusable.R10R19R27R31
- Offline maps sometimes fail to work when there is no coverage, despite having a Plus membership.R25
- Users have experienced issues with inaccurate routes or lack of turn-by-turn notifications.R12R33R43
The alternatives
Strava is a popular app for tracking various workouts, especially running and cycling, and offers a free version for basic tracking R61. It helps users stay motivated by tracking their activities and shoe mileage R58R61.
Better for: Strava is better for users who want a simple, free way to track their walks and workouts and see their activity in one place R61. It's also good for those who want to connect with Apple Health R55.
Head-to-head: AllTrails vs StravaRunning Trainer is a reliable and simple app for tracking distance and time during runs, and it rewards users with badges for accomplishing goals R69R75R77. It also allows users to manually add runs, such as treadmill workouts or long walks R69.
Better for: This app suits users looking for a straightforward running tracker that is reliable and doesn't constantly push ads or cash grabs R75. It's good for those who want to track their progress and add activities not recorded directly by the app R69R77.
Head-to-head: AllTrails vs Running TrainerThe National Park Service app provides extensive information about individual national parks, including trail maps that can be downloaded for offline use R90R92. It helps users learn about parks, navigate, and find links to reservations R88R92.
Better for: This app is ideal for individuals planning visits to U.S. National Parks who need detailed information, maps, and the ability to access content offline R88R90R92.
Head-to-head: AllTrails vs National Park ServiceRelive is an app that creates videos of activities with statistics like top speed and max altitude R104. Users appreciate its ability to make nice videos about their rides R97R104.
Better for: Relive is better for users who want to visualize and share their activities through video, especially those who enjoy seeing statistics integrated into their activity summaries R97R104.
Head-to-head: AllTrails vs ReliveRide with GPS is a navigation app primarily for bike rides, offering GPS-guided tours and generally working well for route following R115R120. It allows users to plan and follow routes R115R120.
Better for: This app is best for cyclists who need a dedicated navigation tool for bike rides and appreciate GPS-guided tours R115R120.
Head-to-head: AllTrails vs Ride with GPSYou should stick with AllTrails if you primarily use it for finding and researching hiking trails, especially if you appreciate its user-friendly interface for discovering new places and rely on user reviews and photos . It's also suitable if you find the free version sufficient for occasional guidance .
Evidence note: The reviews for Running Trainer and Relive are somewhat limited, making it harder to provide a comprehensive view of their features and user experience.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R1] AllTrails Thief’s App: I get a notification of auto renewal at 10:53pm and two hours later they hit my account leaving me not option but to pay for something I didn’t want. Theirs do their work an night, and so do these people. Decent app, worth $15 yearly: sure. However, it’s not worth $35 or the money they’ll have to pay me to remove the 12 reviews I’ve posted announcing their nefariousness.
- [R9] AllTrails Great App but it’s a money grab: 80 dollars is ridiculous for the peak subscription. I feel like it’s a money grab, I also hate how they show features that you don’t have access to and you don’t realize you don’t have that feature until you click on it. The peak features should be part of the plus subscription.
- [R15] AllTrails Cancelled subscription but still charged: I cancelled my subscription the day before it ended but was still charged £35.99. After several messages with their support team support team I was refunded the full amount but without apology or explanation. I won’t be using this app again.
- [R23] AllTrails They will Scam you!: They offered a 50% off a year but when the actual charge came through it was full price. They were unwilling to give a refund and even after multiple escalations held to the full price. False advertising. Ruthless and totally not customer friendly.
- [R6] AllTrails No easy way to stop logging: Both on the Apple Watch and in the App I found no button to click to tell the app I finished the hike. After remaining motionless at my vehicle, a pop up appeared asking me if I was done with the hike and to tap for “yes”, which I did, but it still continued to track my motion all the way home. I paid for the App - I would expect it to give me a convenient way to end t
- [R7] AllTrails No Option for Feedback: There’s a new feature when you are trying to zoom in to look at a map in more detail and it pops up this menu that takes over the screen and makes it impossible to pan around if you have man hands.
- [R13] AllTrails I CANT PRESS THE RUNNING ACTIVITY BUTTON: 5 stars except the fact I CANT PRESS THE RUNNING ACTIVITY BUTTON IVE BEEN FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE TRYING TO PRESS THIS BUTTON BUT I CANT I CAN PRESS ANY OTHER ACTIVITY BUT I CANT DO THE RUNNING ONE I JUST WANT TO LOOK AT TRAILS I CAN RUN ON PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
- [R16] AllTrails Tons of issues with maps: I’ve used this app for years, no issues. Suddenly the maps aren’t working. I deleted the app and reinstalled, I signed out and signed in. No progress. Problem just got worse and I also lost all my saved hikes and data. Maps still not working.
- [R3] AllTrails Expensive and lakes iPad Support: Make a version of the app that works on an iPad. Would allow easier planning for hikes instead of the small scaled down version.
- [R4] AllTrails Ok if it’s the only app you use: Doesn’t talk to Strava or let you export activity data anywhere. Basically not much use unless it’s the only app you use for logging your activities.
- [R18] AllTrails Great for the phone …: It’s a great app, really love it, it’s only fault is that I can’t access it on more devices. It could really do with an iPad app. I also bought the premium version because I was excited to use the Apple Watch feature. It was such a let down, not even a map feature for a maps app. Developers, please work on your other apps across devices.
- [R10] AllTrails Hate this two-tier system: So annoyed by the greed of having this two-level system, and denying stuff for people who are already paying customers. It sucks.
- [R19] AllTrails Just a giant ad: Everything is locked down in this app. Everything you click on is a trick to advertise the paid premium app. It’s not worth it anymore
- [R27] AllTrails Too many icks: Requires a login, even to simply browse. The pop-up that requests for you to subscribe appears impossible to close; the X to close is hidden as the same color as the background image, which is straight-up unaccessible. I just want a list of trails, and this got in the way far too quickly for me to continue using this app
- [R31] AllTrails Have to subscribe to even see what the app does: I just wanted to see if the app covers my local area but the app forces you to subscribe and hand over financial information as soon as it opens. App has been deleted
- [R25] AllTrails Offline maps doesn’t work offline: Have Plus membership. Downloaded a map to use offline. Went to a trail away from any coverage. Tried to use the downloaded map: “Not available. What you’re looking for isn’t available to view.” I have a Plus membership, which I thought gave me access to downloaded maps while offline. Later in the hike I got one bar of coverage, and it let me start the trail halfw
- [R12] AllTrails No route notification: I used this for the first time on the peak subscription. At no point does the phone notify you of the next turning, each time you have to open the app and look which when you are walking and looking where you are stepping is frustrating. I thought there would be a buzz or a ping to tell you the next turning. I’m disappointed that I upgraded as it’s hard to navigate. That sai
- [R33] AllTrails Ruddington: Incorrect routes , takes you across private property, and through busy farm yard.
- [R43] AllTrails Used to be good: 2nd year using the app on subscription, 1st year was great, last two months directions are off, app keeps freezing, need to restart, share link feature only works if you copy link, can’t share directly, directions arrow all over the place (no it’s not my compass). Please fix the bugs or return the money.
- [R55] Strava Tehehehe: Ts app was good but when will there be 3d buildings 🥺? I have used this app on my Samsung Phone and watch with Samsung health but I was wondering if I can connect with Apple health with this app. Gotta look cool with my thingies 😎
- [R58] Strava Great tool: Keeps me accountable. The only gripe I have is I feel like I’m a worse and better runner at the same time that the AI is pumping me up. Super easy to use. Keeps track of my shoe mileage. Would love if I could check that on the mobile app.
- [R61] Strava Love using this app: It’s simple to use and they have a free version. I love tracking my walks and workouts. It’s helped a lot in my motivation and seeing how often I am active. It was a pain tracking my workouts in my phone calendar and gym app. Now it’s all in one place.
- [R69] Running Trainer Love it: This app is amazing. It tracks my distance and my time. The app also gives you badges when you accomplish a goal or a new streak. The app also allows you to add runs that you may have not done using the app. When I run on the treadmill I’m able to add those to the app or when I do long walks I’ll add my distance. I’ve been using the app and the free version of the app for years and it’s
- [R75] Running Trainer Top Ten App: Been using this for years because it’s reliable and simple and doesn’t interrupt me with ads or cash grabs. Couldn’t recommend this for enough.
- [R77] Running Trainer Great: This game gave me how my pace was and how I was improving so if I was u I would go check it out now !!!!!!!!!
- [R88] National Park Service LOVE the NPS app!: This app was incredibly helpful on our recent visit to Acadia. We learned so much about the park & it helped as we navigated one of the most beautiful places ever.
- [R90] National Park Service Great Way to Connect: Best App to connect to our national parks! You can download visit info to use when off grid.
- [R92] National Park Service My Go To for NPS!: Excellent app! Great info. Easy links to reservations. Extremely phone friendly. Includes great trail maps for use on and off line. Long live the NPS!
- [R97] Relive Buen trote: Muy buena y completa la aplicación, te permite hacer prácticamente de todo.
- [R104] Relive Unfair play: I used to like this app a lot because it created nice videos about my rides with some statistics like top speed or max attitude, however, recently I noticed that those things are no longer presented on the free videos and now it’s also asks you each time to subscribe to the page version, and you constantly need to opt out out of it, which was a little easier previously. I understand t
- [R115] Ride with GPS Should have more Intelligence: Ride With GPS is my go to app for bike ride navigation. Generally works well. But it will send you in the wrong direction on a figure 8 course. The app doesn’t have built in intelligence to understand whether you are coming or going and it will send you on the return leg rather than sending you in the mapped ride direction. This should be an easy fix but this bug has
- [R120] Ride with GPS Please don’t miss this! It’s a must!: What an incredible experience! We rented e-bikes and took a GPS-guided tour through our phones that was designed by the owner, Ryan. The entire tour was extremely well thought out and was worth every penny. The rental location is somewhat hidden and looks small from the outside, but don’t let that fool you or drive past it. This is truly a hidden gem. From th
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