Head-to-head
Trailforks vs AllTrails
Trailforks
60
Winner
AllTrails
AllTrails
80
AllTrails is the better choice for most users due to its superior ease of use, more reliable core functionality, and less aggressive paywall, despite some recent complaints about pricing and bugs.
Full reviews: Trailforks · AllTrails
AllTrails generally offers a more user-friendly experience and reliable navigation, making it suitable for a wider range of outdoor activities. Trailforks, while highly praised for mountain biking, is plagued by aggressive paywalls, bugs, and poor interface design in its free version.
Head to head
Trailforks Trailforks is highly regarded for its detailed mountain biking trail maps, including photos and videos, and its ability to help new riders find trails in their skill range R5R11R17R59. However, users report issues with route creation and organization, calling the UI 'almost useless' in the app . Some users also note that unsanctioned trails are not always on their maps .
AllTrails AllTrails offers an extensive trail database, reliable GPS navigation, and community reviews that provide confidence before hikes . Users appreciate its ability to discover new places and trails for various outdoor activities . However, some users find the new 'Outdoor Lens' feature annoying , and others complain about AI-generated descriptions and too much bloat in the app .
Trailforks Users praise Trailforks for its easy sign-in and straightforward use for finding trails, with color-coded trails and offline maps being helpful R14R17R57. However, many find the interface non-intuitive, with difficulties saving rides and a 'terrible' route planner R12. The app is also criticized for constantly recording activities even when users just want to view maps .
AllTrails AllTrails is frequently described as easy and intuitive, even for beginners, making it simple to discover new places and navigate trails . However, some users report issues with stopping activity logging, with the app continuing to track motion even after confirming completion . There are also complaints about a new menu blocking the screen when zooming in on maps .
Trailforks Trailforks users report significant issues with the app freezing, force closing, and being buggy, especially after updates or changes to the subscription model R1R6R39R52. Some users experience login problems, account deactivation errors, and maps not displaying trails R54R56. Poor tech support is also mentioned R54.
AllTrails AllTrails has been buggy for some users, with maps not working, screens going white, and losing saved data . Directions can be off, and the app may freeze or have issues with sharing links . Some users also report that offline maps do not work reliably when truly offline R97.
Trailforks Trailforks is heavily criticized for its aggressive paywall, with many users stating the app is 'useless' without a Pro subscription R4R16R19R25. The free version is described as a 'shadow of the former version' with constant pop-ups to upgrade . The price increase from £25 to £37 a year is also a point of contention R24.
AllTrails AllTrails also faces criticism for its pricing, with some users calling $80 for the Peak subscription 'ridiculous' and feeling it's a 'money grab' . Many users are annoyed by the two-tier subscription system and features being locked behind higher paywalls . There are also complaints about auto-renewal charges without warning and difficulty getting refunds R78.
Trailforks Trailforks users report extremely poor customer support, with issues like accounts being deactivated, inability to log in or reset passwords, and no response to multiple assistance requests R54R56. There are also concerns about poor app security, with one user reporting their account was hacked R48.
AllTrails AllTrails users have experienced issues with customer support regarding subscription cancellations and refunds, though some report eventually receiving refunds R78. There are also complaints about a lack of options for feedback within the app . Some users feel that trusted user input is not accepted, and the app relies too much on AI-generated content .
Pick Trailforks if
You are a dedicated mountain biker looking for highly specific trail maps and community-contributed photos/videos, and are willing to pay for the Pro version despite its bugs and interface issues R5R11R17R59.
Pick AllTrails if
You need a general-purpose trail app for various outdoor activities, prioritize ease of use and a broad trail database, and are comfortable with its subscription model and occasional bugs .
Evidence note: Reviews for Trailforks are heavily skewed towards negative experiences with its paywall and app functionality, making it difficult to find extensive positive feedback on its free version. AllTrails, despite its higher overall rating, also has a significant number of recent negative reviews concerning pricing and bugs.
Frequently asked
Is Trailforks free to use?
How much does Trailforks Pro cost?
Does AllTrails offer a free trial?
Are AllTrails maps reliable offline?
Some AllTrails Plus members have reported issues with downloaded maps not being available or working reliably when truly offline and away from any coverage R97.
What reviewers actually said
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- [R5] Trailforks Great App: I use this app anytime I ride. I like that I can open it up when I travel and see the local trails. The addition of pictures and videos on reviews is very helpful.
- [R11] Trailforks New to the mt bike world: Been nice as a newbie to to be able to find trails in my skill range. Trailforks has done that for me
- [R17] Trailforks Best mtb trail maps: When I got on Trailforks the sign in was easy and efficient. Using it is also really easy. One of my favorite features is looking at the photos of the trails to know how it looks. 6/5 stars top three best apps out there. Recommend fully.
- [R59] Trailforks #1 for trails; Detailed, thorough, practical: Best app for planning MTB rides. Used it all over USA and EU.
- [R14] Trailforks Easy to use: I love the color coded trails and offline maps feature. Great app, makes it easy to navigate.
- [R57] Trailforks Good app: Easy to use, useful,
- [R12] Trailforks Good map/Bad interface: Ride went fine, it followed my progress, but it didn't save easily, shows my ride in a weird spot, and just generally has a non-intuitive interface.
- [R1] Trailforks $54 a yr and the app doesn’t work: You would think when they charge you $54yr the app would actually work and not freeze up and the updates would fix that issue
- [R6] Trailforks Force Closing: I don’t use this very often, and for some insane reason I pay for this thing. I was just trying to look at some trail centers in the app and it kept force closing. I also pay for Strava premium which I’ve already canceled, but my subscription runs through July. Don’t make me go back to them.
- [R39] Trailforks Review: Really good App- BUT it has crashed whilst ‘loading ride’ it seems to trying to load all the rides on the map. So please fix because it is a great app, but unusable at the moment!
- [R52] Trailforks Buggy: Shadow of its former self. The app was so much better with no bugs prior to them charging for the app. Now it’s constantly buggy with the discover and feed icons frozen in the middle of the screen or it closes unexpectedly. If you zoom in too closely, you can’t click on each riding zone which you could always do years ago without endless bugs and icons disappearing.
- [R4] Trailforks Pay to play: This app is entirely inaccessible without buying pro. Dont download this unless youve already spent the 60 dollars on traiforks pro
- [R16] Trailforks Useless unless you pay…: This app is absolutely useless if you don’t pay for Pro…. Literally 95% of the app is locked behind a paywall. Just disgusting. You guys ever wonder why AllTrails has over a million downloads? Because you can actually SEE useful information WITHOUT having to pay! Plus the paid version is cheaper! Get a clue…
- [R19] Trailforks Useless without a paid subscription: I used the app for years and contributed to trail logs etc. When they started charging I thought, ok, paid for a subscription for a year. It wasn’t that worth it considering the information is crowdsourced and the app is never updated and buggy. It expired and I’m so disappointed with the free version. They make it totally useless. Can’t see any details and a p
- [R25] Trailforks I don’t want to pay for premium: Hard to use unless you pay for premium. The big banner blocking half the screen and not being able to information about a trail on the free version makes this app useless for anyone who doesn’t want the *fork* over $60 a year.
- [R54] Trailforks 0 customer support: This is indeed my favorite mtb app out there, I've been using it for years. It's great, until you have a problem! Recently my app stopped working and saying "user has been deactivated" when I try to login. I have tried everything to login or reset my account, even tried to set up a new account which gave me a different error. I have reached out multiple times on 2 separate oc
- [R56] Trailforks Waste of time: So for some reason this app randomly completely blocks you out. Won't let you login won't let you reset your password. If you contact customer service you're jumping through 1 million hoops. you can't even seeing anything without paying for the app. Don't waste your time
- [R48] Trailforks Account hacked poor security: Don’t use this app my account was hacked and they will not delete the account even though it’s been inactive hurt several years . Poor app security and response
- [R78] 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.
- [R24] Trailforks Was a great app!: 50% increase in price is over the top. £25 for app on previous years now jumps to £37 a year. Your greed just lost you a subscriber.
- [R107] AllTrails Only 7 days free?: Looks like a free app with in app purchases- but these seem to be essential / forced after 7 days
- [R113] AllTrails Useless unless you pay premium: I downloaded this because it said there was a 7-day free trial, but there really wasn’t. Everything I tried to explore, to see if I liked the app, kept resulting in annoying ad pop-ups asking me to sign up to premium. I couldn’t view how the maps worked, how you would follow directions, the 3D option. Nothing, so I can’t make a judgement on if the app would work for
- [R97] 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
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store