AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run

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Week of April 9th, 2025

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AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run

Top Insights This Week

Week of April 9th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run's key feedback

1

Subscription Issues

Users are frustrated with subscription management, particularly when lapses lead to loss of downloads and unexpected charges. Approximately 5% of users express dissatisfaction with subscription handling and pricing transparency.

My subscription lapsed for a day, and it deleted all my downloads.

2

Battery Drain

The app's recent updates have led to significant battery drain, which is problematic for users on long hikes. Around 3% of users have reported this issue, impacting their ability to use the app effectively during extended outdoor activities.

The new update kills my battery, making it unhelpful for hikes over three hours.

3

Navigation Glitches

Some users experience navigation issues, such as disappearing search bars and incorrect activity logging, which disrupt their trail planning and tracking. Approximately 4% of users have encountered these glitches, affecting their overall app experience.

The search bar disappears, and I lose my search on the map, having to re-enter filters.

4

Trail Information Accuracy

There are concerns about the accuracy of trail names and routes, which could confuse users and emergency responders. About 2% of users have noted this issue, suggesting a need for better vetting of trail information.

AllTrails doesn't distinguish between user-submitted and vetted routes, which could confuse emergency responders.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Komoot
Komoot is highly praised for its intuitive and reliable route planning, especially for cycling and hiking. Users appreciate its accurate navigation and the ability to customize routes based on terrain preferences. However, some users report issues with offline maps and occasional app crashes.

#2 RUNNER UP

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails receives positive feedback for its comprehensive trail information and user-friendly interface, which helps users discover and navigate trails effectively. Users appreciate the app's community-driven reviews and offline map capabilities, though some express dissatisfaction with recent updates and subscription costs.

#3 Straggler

Gaia GPS
Gaia GPS is valued for its detailed maps and reliability in off-road and backcountry navigation. Users commend its accuracy and the variety of maps available, but some criticize the app for its high subscription costs and recent performance issues, including crashes and forced logins.
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Komoot
#1 Users Choice
Komoot is highly praised for its intuitive and reliable route planning, especially for cycling and hiking. Users appreciate its accurate navigation and the ability to customize routes based on terrain preferences. However, some users report issues with offline maps and occasional app crashes.
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
#2 Runner-up
AllTrails receives positive feedback for its comprehensive trail information and user-friendly interface, which helps users discover and navigate trails effectively. Users appreciate the app's community-driven reviews and offline map capabilities, though some express dissatisfaction with recent updates and subscription costs.
Gaia GPS
#3 Straggler
Gaia GPS is valued for its detailed maps and reliability in off-road and backcountry navigation. Users commend its accuracy and the variety of maps available, but some criticize the app for its high subscription costs and recent performance issues, including crashes and forced logins.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Forced App Downloads
Users are frustrated with being forced to download the app through certain actions, which they find intrusive and unnecessary. This approach is perceived as a negative experiment that detracts from user experience.
The app forces unnecessary downloads, which is frustrating and feels like a bad experiment.
Subscription Lapse Issues
A lapse in subscription results in the deletion of all downloaded maps, causing significant inconvenience and data loss for users. This unexpected behavior discourages users from renewing subscriptions.
My downloads were deleted when my subscription lapsed for just a day, which is very inconvenient.
Battery Drain
The latest app update significantly drains battery life, making it impractical for long hikes. Users find this issue critical as it affects the app's reliability during extended outdoor activities.
The new update drains my battery quickly, which is problematic for hikes over three hours.
Inaccurate Trail Naming
The app does not differentiate between user-submitted and vetted trail names, leading to potential confusion for emergency responders. Users suggest implementing a filter to identify alternate or less-used trail names.
The app doesn't distinguish between user-submitted and official trail names, which could confuse emergency responders.
Navigation Closure
Users struggle to close out navigation after completing a hike, leading to inaccurate activity summaries. An auto-terminate feature is requested to improve post-hike data accuracy.
Subscription Pricing Concerns
The current subscription model is perceived as inflexible and expensive, deterring potential users. A more adaptable pricing strategy could attract a broader user base.
The $38/year subscription is off-putting for many, suggesting a need for more flexible pricing.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Forced App Downloads
Users are frustrated with being forced to download the app through certain actions, which they find intrusive and unnecessary. This approach is perceived as a negative experiment that detracts from user experience.
Subscription Lapse Issues
A lapse in subscription results in the deletion of all downloaded maps, causing significant inconvenience and data loss for users. This unexpected behavior discourages users from renewing subscriptions.
Battery Drain
The latest app update significantly drains battery life, making it impractical for long hikes. Users find this issue critical as it affects the app's reliability during extended outdoor activities.
Inaccurate Trail Naming
The app does not differentiate between user-submitted and vetted trail names, leading to potential confusion for emergency responders. Users suggest implementing a filter to identify alternate or less-used trail names.
Navigation Closure
Users struggle to close out navigation after completing a hike, leading to inaccurate activity summaries. An auto-terminate feature is requested to improve post-hike data accuracy.
Subscription Pricing Concerns
The current subscription model is perceived as inflexible and expensive, deterring potential users. A more adaptable pricing strategy could attract a broader user base.

Quotes of the week

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The app is great for beginners and intermediate hikers, offering a wide range of trails and helpful pictures to decide on a trail. However, the recent update is not user-friendly, with issues like the disappearing search bar and battery drain during long hikes.
GBP921
Week of April 9th, 2025
AllTrails is incredibly useful for planning hikes and sharing trail conditions with others. However, it would be beneficial to have a feature distinguishing between user-submitted and vetted routes to avoid confusion, especially in emergencies.
MozartNot
Week of April 9th, 2025
The app is helpful for finding trails and navigating them, but the recent update has bugs like incorrect trail titles and missing activities. It would be great to have a keyword search in reviews for specific concerns like 'mosquitoes' or 'bears'.
DShaull315
Week of April 9th, 2025

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The quotes of the week

Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes
The app is great for beginners and intermediate hikers, offering a wide range of trails and helpful pictures to decide on a trail. However, the recent update is not user-friendly, with issues like the disappearing search bar and battery drain during long hikes.
Candice Wu
App Store
AllTrails is incredibly useful for planning hikes and sharing trail conditions with others. However, it would be beneficial to have a feature distinguishing between user-submitted and vetted routes to avoid confusion, especially in emergencies.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app is helpful for finding trails and navigating them, but the recent update has bugs like incorrect trail titles and missing activities. It would be great to have a keyword search in reviews for specific concerns like 'mosquitoes' or 'bears'.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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