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Research-based review: the AppDuo Editorial Team compiled it from official pages, documentation, app stores, press and user feedback, without hands-on testing. Every claim links to a source with the date it was checked.
9 reference sourcesInformation updated Nov 10, 2026
How we review
AllTrails Review
Trail finder for hiking, biking and running with offline maps
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
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- Android
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Decide at a glance
Our verdict
AllTrails suits hikers and trail users who want a large library of routes with community reviews and will pay an annual fee for offline maps. The trade-offs are that the most-used tools sit behind paid tiers, the free tier shows ads, and profiles are public by default.
Best for: Hikers, trail runners and mountain bikers who pick routes by difficulty, distance and reviews
Skip it if: Anyone wanting free offline maps: map downloads need Plus or Peak
Pros
- 500,000+ trails per the App Store description, with community reviews and conditions
- 4.89/5 on the App Store from over 1 million ratings, 4.5/5 on Google Play
- 7-day trial of Plus or Peak; 30-day refunds for purchases via AllTrails.com or Google Play
Cons
- Offline maps, wrong-turn alerts and 3D preview are behind a paid plan
- The Base tier shows ads, and profiles and content are public by default
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More pros
- Works with Apple Watch, Wear OS, Apple Health and Garmin Connect
More cons
- Paid plans are annual, and people who used a trial before are billed for the year when starting a new one
- Direct support runs mainly through Scout, an AI assistant; the pages reviewed list no email or phone channel
Best for
- People heading where cell service drops, who need maps downloaded in advance
Skip it if
- Users uneasy about location sharing and public-by-default profiles
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
What is AllTrails?
AllTrails is a trail-finding app and website for hiking, biking and running from AllTrails, LLC, based in San Francisco and founded December 17, 2010 per Wikipedia. The App Store description says it lets you search 500,000+ trails, read community reviews, check conditions and record activities. The company acquired EveryTrail (2016), iFootpath (2019), and GPSies and Trails.com (2019).
Three tiers: Base, Plus, Peak
Base is free but shows ads. Per the app description, Plus adds map downloads for use without signal, printed maps, 3D topo maps, wrong-turn alerts, weather and air-quality forecasts along the trail, and no ads. Peak, launched June 2025 per PopSci, adds custom routes, community heatmaps, live trail conditions and Outdoor Lens plant identification. PopSci also describes Peak's built-in AI optimizing routes, for example shortening them or reducing elevation gain.
Pricing and refunds
On the US App Store, Plus costs $35.99 and Peak $79.99; the app description says these are annual subscriptions. A Milesopedia article updated October 17, 2026 lists CA$35.99 and CA$79.99 in Canada, so prices vary by country; check the in-app price. Per the help center, both tiers have a 7-day trial. A desktop trial requires a credit card and is charged on day 7 unless canceled, and anyone who used a trial before is billed for the full year when starting a new one. Refunds can be requested within 30 days.
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Privacy and safety
Profile data and content you add are public by default, so review your privacy settings. The app collects precise location when location services are on and can receive health data such as heart rate from devices you connect. The company says it does not sell data for money but uses interest-based advertising and provides ways to opt out.
Who it's for
If you hike often and go where signal drops, Plus is the most sensible tier to consider. Peak suits people who draw their own routes. For occasional walkers, the free Base tier covers finding trails and reading reviews. For a general-purpose map, Google Maps is the nearest option in the AppDuo catalog.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Base (miễn phí / free)
PersonalFree
Free, with ads. Per the App Store description it covers searching 500,000+ trails, reviews and conditions, on-trail navigation on your phone, and activity recording. PopSci (June 2025) says map downloads, 3D previews, wrong-turn alerts and real-time progress sharing need Plus or Peak.
Plus
Personal$3/mo
$35.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase), sold annually only, about $3 a month. Per the app description: map downloads for use without signal, printed maps, 3D topo maps, wrong-turn alerts, weather, air quality and UV forecasts along the trail, and no ads. A 7-day free trial is offered.
Peak
Personal$6.67/mo
$79.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase), about $6.67 a month. Everything in Plus plus custom routes, heatmaps of recent community activity, live trail conditions and Outdoor Lens plant identification (per the app description and PopSci). A 7-day free trial is offered.
- Free plan limits
- The free Base tier covers trail search, reviews and activity recording but shows ads (Google Play lists "Contains ads"); offline map downloads need Plus or Peak. Prices come from the US App Store because AllTrails' website pricing page blocked access during research; prices in other countries may differ.
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial · credit card required
Cancellation & refunds
Per the help center, request a refund within 30 days of purchase or renewal. For purchases via AllTrails.com or Google Play, message Scout, the AI support assistant, in the app; for Apple App Store purchases AllTrails cannot refund and you must ask Apple. Upgrading from Plus to Peak directly through AllTrails gives a prorated refund for unused Plus months and starts a new 12-month period.
Privacy
The privacy policy from AllTrails, LLC (effective September 24, 2026) says it collects account details, content you post, device and usage data, precise location when you enable location services, and health data such as heart rate if you connect wearables or health platforms. Card payments are handled by Stripe or PayPal and AllTrails does not store card details. Profile data and content you add are public by default. AllTrails says it does not sell personal data for money but uses interest-based advertising services that some state laws classify as "selling" or "sharing"; you can opt out via the Manage Cookies link or a Global Privacy Control signal. Data received through health connections is not sold or used for advertising.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AllTrails free?
There is a free, ad-supported Base tier for finding trails, reading reviews and recording activities. Offline map downloads, 3D previews and wrong-turn alerts need Plus or Peak.
What is the difference between Plus and Peak?
Peak includes everything in Plus and adds custom routes, community heatmaps and Outdoor Lens, per the help center and PopSci.
How does the free trial work?
Plus and Peak both have a 7-day trial. On desktop a credit card is required; cancel by the end of day 6 to avoid the annual charge. Previous trial users, lapsed subscribers and current Plus members are not eligible.
How do I get a refund?
Within 30 days of purchase or renewal. For AllTrails.com or Google Play purchases, message Scout in the app; for Apple purchases, ask Apple.
Review evidence & sources9
Scores
- Ease of use
- 8.4
- Features
- 8.5
- Value for money
- 7.2
- Performance
- 7.5
- Support
- 6.0
- Privacy & security
- 5.8
Why this score
Search trails by location, interest and skill level, with on-trail navigation. 4.89/5 across 1M+ App Store ratings and 4.5/5 from about 389,000 Google Play reviews. Ads in the free tier and paywalled tools hold the score back.
Why this score
A large route library, trail conditions, live sharing, wrong-turn alerts, wearable and Garmin integrations. Peak adds custom routes, heatmaps, Outdoor Lens and AI route optimization.
Why this score
Plus at $35.99/year (about $3 a month) is moderate, but core features such as map downloads need payment and are sold annually only, and the free tier shows ads. Peak at $79.99/year, more than double, only pays off if you need custom routes or heatmaps.
Why this score
The sources reviewed include no independent measurement of GPS accuracy or trail-data quality. The score rests on store ratings: 4.89/5 on the App Store and 4.5/5 on Google Play from about 389,000 reviews.
Why this score
A help center with articles on plans, refunds and trials, and direct support through Scout, an AI assistant. No clear email or phone channel appears in the pages reviewed, and Apple handles refunds for App Store purchases.
Why this score
A detailed policy with opt-outs for interest-based ads, but profiles and content are public by default, precise location and health data are collected when you connect them, and ad services may count as "sharing". Health-connection data is not sold or used for advertising.
What users say
- Apple App Store (US)4.9/5 · 1,043,132
- Google Play (US)4.5/5 · 389,000
Sources
- Vendor-providedHelp center: How to sign up for a free trialNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedHelp center: Requesting a refundNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedHelp center: Upgrading from Plus to PeakNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedOfficial privacy policy (Privacy Center)Nov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listingNov 10, 2026
- storeGoogle Play listingNov 10, 2026
- pressPopSci (2025-06-17)Nov 10, 2026
- review-siteMilesopedia review (updated 2026-10-17)Nov 10, 2026
- Community-reportedWikipedia: AllTrailsNov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- AllTrails, LLC
- Headquarters
- United States
- Launched
- 2010
- Category
- Travel
Capabilities
- Mobile app
- Works offline
- AI features
- Integrations
Platforms
- iOS
- Android
- Web
Interface languages
- English
- French
- German
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Integrations
- Apple Health
- Garmin Connect
- Apple Watch
- Wear OS
- REI membership
Support
- Live chat
- Help center
Change history
- Company.Liz Hamren became AllTrails CEO (announced September 2, 2025, effective December 2025).
- Feature.AllTrails introduced the Peak tier ($80/year) with custom routes, community heatmaps and trail conditions.
- Company.AllTrails acquired GPSies and Trails.com.
Full change history (6)
- Feature.The app added French, German and Spanish; it had been English-only.
- Company.AllTrails acquired EveryTrail from TripAdvisor.
- Launch.AllTrails was founded in San Francisco as part of AngelPad's inaugural class.
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