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MTB Project vs AllTrails

MTB Project 4.6★ · Free to download 40
Winner AllTrails
AllTrails 4.9★ · Free + IAP 75

AllTrails is the better choice for most users due to its superior reliability, broader appeal, and more consistent user experience, despite its aggressive monetization and higher price points.

Full reviews: MTB Project · AllTrails

MTB Project is a free, community-driven app specifically for mountain biking, but it suffers from severe stability issues and a dated interface. AllTrails, while having a free tier, pushes users towards its paid subscriptions with robust features for a wider range of outdoor activities, offering better reliability and a more polished experience.

Head to head

Features edge: AllTrailsR2R9R23R33
MTB Project MTB Project is praised for its comprehensive mountain biking specific information, including trail details, difficulty ratings, and elevation profiles R2R23. Users appreciate its community contributions and the ability to find new trails R2. However, some users note missing features like eMTB specific filters and better integration with external devices like Garmin R9R33.
AllTrails AllTrails offers extensive trail guidance, discovery of new spots, and a platform for researching and navigating trails for various outdoor activities . Paid features include offline maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and detailed activity tracking R67. Users value its crowd-sourced information and reliability in navigation . However, some advanced features like creating and modifying routes are locked behind the most expensive 'Peak' tier, frustrating some users R86.
Ease of Use edge: AllTrailsR1R10R18R21
MTB Project MTB Project's UI is described as 'hideous' and 'dated,' with text running into graphic blocks R1R10. Some users find it difficult to navigate the app, such as reading reviews or selecting specific trail segments R18R21. The requirement for an account for basic functions like favoriting trails is also a point of frustration .
AllTrails AllTrails is generally considered easy and intuitive, even for beginners . Users find it simple to discover new places and navigate trails . However, some recent UI changes, like the 'Outdoor Lens' feature and pop-up menus, have been criticized for being annoying or making navigation difficult R67. There are also complaints about the difficulty in stopping activity logging and issues with scrolling through lists .
Reliability edge: AllTrailsR1R3R6R7
MTB Project MTB Project suffers from severe and widespread crashing issues, particularly when zooming, loading longer routes, or in areas with poor cell service R1R3R6R7. Many users report the app becoming unusable, especially after updates or the OnX acquisition R7R22R25. Some also report issues with recording rides and outdated map information .
AllTrails AllTrails is generally reliable for GPS navigation and tracking . However, some users report bugs with the map being 'extremely buggy,' going white, or losing location R70. There are also reports of offline maps not working when truly offline , incorrect routes , and general freezing or incorrect directions .
Price/Value edge: MTB ProjectR2R7R38R45
MTB Project MTB Project is free to download and use, with users appreciating that it doesn't require a premium subscription for basic features or display ads R2R38. However, some recent changes have led to perceptions of a paywall or requiring an account with another company (OnX), especially with crashing issues making the free app less usable R7R45.
AllTrails AllTrails has a free tier but is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization, with many essential features locked behind paywalls R61R69. The app offers two paid tiers, 'Plus' and 'Peak,' with the 'Peak' tier being significantly more expensive at around $80/year and locking away features like custom route creation R69R86. Users feel it's a 'money grab' and are frustrated by constant upsells and features they can't access R69. There are also complaints about auto-renewal practices and difficulty with refunds .
Support tieR5R7R22R25
MTB Project Reviews for MTB Project do not directly mention user support experiences. However, the widespread and persistent crashing issues, often attributed to the OnX acquisition and lack of development resources, suggest a perceived lack of developer support in addressing critical bugs R5R7R22R25.
AllTrails AllTrails users report mixed experiences with support. Some mention successful refunds after issues with billing . However, there are complaints about a lack of options for feedback and unhelpful responses regarding billing discrepancies . The app's privacy changes, which made private waypoints public without warning, also indicate a lack of user communication and support for privacy concerns .
Pick MTB Project if

You are a mountain biker looking for a free, community-driven app with detailed trail information and are willing to tolerate significant stability issues and a dated interface R2R38. You prioritize a free experience over advanced features and reliability R2R38.

Pick AllTrails if

You need a reliable app for a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, running, and biking, and are willing to pay for premium features like offline maps and turn-by-turn navigation R65R92. You value a polished user experience and extensive trail database, even with aggressive monetization .

Evidence note: MTB Project's recent reviews are heavily skewed negative due to pervasive crashing issues, while its lifetime rating is higher. AllTrails has a very large number of reviews, with a significant portion of negative reviews focusing on monetization and recent UI changes, despite its high lifetime rating. The free vs. paid asymmetry is notable; MTB Project's issues are impacting its core free functionality, while many of AllTrails' negative reviews stem from friction with its paid tiers.

Frequently asked

Is MTB Project a reliable app for trail navigation?
No, MTB Project is currently not reliable for trail navigation, with numerous user reviews reporting constant crashing, especially when zooming, loading routes, or in areas with poor cell service, making it 'borderline unusable' for many R1R3R6R10.
What are the main complaints about AllTrails?
The main complaints about AllTrails revolve around its aggressive monetization, with many features locked behind expensive premium subscriptions R61R69, and recent UI changes that are perceived as annoying or buggy R67R70. Users also report issues with billing, auto-renewals, and privacy changes .
Does MTB Project offer features for eMTB riders?
No, MTB Project currently 'offers nothing helpful to eMTB riders,' lacking a specific field or filter for eMTB trails, which can be a significant drawback in areas with restrictions R9.
Is the AllTrails premium subscription worth it?
While many users find the paid version of AllTrails 'worth it' for its extensive trail database, reliable GPS, and offline maps R65R92, others feel it's a 'money grab' due to high prices (around $80/year for the 'Peak' tier) and features being locked behind the most expensive tiers R69R86.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] MTB Project 5/5 · US Amazing App: Made by the same creators of Hiking Project, this is an amazing app. No big companies asking for their $30 premium for the most basic of features. No ads, only just pure trails and community help. Please let me marry these developers.
  2. [R9] MTB Project 3/5 · US Needs One Feature For Me: MTB Project is a good app for mountain bikers but it misses out on one key feature I need. There is no field for eMTB. A huge number of single track and some double track in my state (Oregon) is off limits to eMTB. Bummer, because we respect the trails and other users. MTB Project offers nothing helpful to eMTB riders.
  3. [R23] MTB Project 5/5 · US Better and Better: This app has it all for MTB enthusiasts. Accurate and easy to read. A must get app!!
  4. [R33] MTB Project 3/5 · US Garmin: Most MTB’ers use some type of external Garmin computer to map. Make your app work as good as Komoots with integration. Having your phone on a real ride is not safe. Phones are safety devices and should be packed in a safe spot not strapped to the bike.
  5. [R1] MTB Project 2/5 · US Unstable: Crashes often, UI is hideous and text runs into graphic blocks. Borderline unusable.
  6. [R10] MTB Project 1/5 · US Nothing but crashes: Used the app for years with no issue, but using it with low service now and it continuously crashes. Very disappointing and makes the app completely unusable. Also please update your UI for Liquid Glass, the app looks terrible
  7. [R18] MTB Project 3/5 · US Reviews: Could not figure out how to read reviews. Really disappointing
  8. [R21] MTB Project 3/5 · US Crashes frequently and…: And it is really hard to click on just a trail segment without getting some recommended route. Other than that, I am trying to get away from Trailforks and Outside magazine, etc..
  9. [R3] MTB Project 3/5 · US Works ok with a few major bugs: I love this app for planning rides, but for usinig it to navigate it has several major issues. The first is it constantly pops up a spammy window for Onyx mapping, somtiimes this window will not close on my phone. It happens constnatly. The other issue is when I'm trying to use the app to navigate on a ride, if I use my phone for a brief time to take a photo, I co
  10. [R6] MTB Project 3/5 · US Keeps crashing: maps keep crashing on iphone when you try to zoom in or out.
  11. [R7] MTB Project 1/5 · US Glitchy and Paywalled: Ever since combing with onx the app just crashes out when loading longer routes. They need to put more development resources into it if I am paying for it with an Onx account.
  12. [R38] MTB Project 5/5 · US The only option: Let me just say that it is not as complete as other apps, but I don’t have to pay a monthly subscription to search for trails. They are not about making money, they are about mountain bikers having fun.
  13. [R45] MTB Project 3/5 · US Used to be reliable: I’ve used this app since it came out and appreciate the downloadable maps with good info. It’s been getting some updates lately that have made it appear to have a paywall or require an account with another company, and it crashes so often that I can’t even use it. Bummer, but I suppose you get what you pay for.
  14. [R5] MTB Project 4/5 · US Great app, needs some love: This is definitely the best app for mountain biking, but I wish OnX would put a little effort into making sure it doesn’t crash, and add a feature to sort/filter by condition status.
  15. [R22] MTB Project 1/5 · US It used to be amazing!: It crashes all the time now. They are only keeping it around to drive people to OnX.
  16. [R25] MTB Project 2/5 · US Getting worse: Was great before Onx bought it. Now it’s laggy and crashes often. Never crashed before Onx ruined it
  17. [R61] AllTrails 1/5 · US Greedy: Ads every 3 photos. I used to be able to see my time and pace for a trail completed which is now locked behind a pay wall. All it shows now is that I did the trail and no other info.
  18. [R67] AllTrails 1/5 · US Outdoor Lens Notifications Might Make me CANCEL my subscription!!!: I used to love this app - and I pay for premium. And it still has a ton of great features to track trails, and notify you if you’re off the trail. But the new Outdoor Lens feature is SO ANNOYING I might just find another option!!! Now, when I’m trying to take photos during a hike, it assumes I want to identify the species of th
  19. [R69] AllTrails 3/5 · US 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.
  20. [R70] AllTrails 2/5 · US map is buggy: it’s good other than the map being extremely buggy. it’s frustrating. i often lose where i am and the screen goes white.
  21. [R65] AllTrails 5/5 · US Great App for all kinds of outdoor activity.: Best investment you can make in outdoor activity planning.
  22. [R86] AllTrails 5/5 · US The best way to find new trails: Unrivaled
  23. [R92] AllTrails 5/5 · US One of my favorite apps!: I use AllTrails all the time! Paid version is worth it

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store