#16in Activity DiscoveryNational Park Service
- iPhone
- iPad
What is National Park Service?
The National Park Service app covers 420+ national park system sites. It offers interactive maps, self-guided park tours, and information on amenities, fees, passes, operating hours, and things to do. Park content can be downloaded for use without an internet connection.
Pricing. National Park Service is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Planning a trip to a national park before arriving
- Visiting remote parks with little or no internet access
- Finding restrooms, dining, and transportation during a park visit
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Why this app is in B tier
National Park Service scores 72 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 91, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
The Official NPS App - Your Ultimate National Park Companion! Download parks before your visit and use the app when there is no internet. • Explore 420+ national parks effortlessly with interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential on-the-ground information. • Interactive Maps: Plan your trip with detailed park maps, including points of interest, trails, and essential information. • Park Tours: Discover park highlights with self-guided tours, just like having a ranger by your side. • Amenities: Find transportation, dining, restrooms, and more for a hassle-free visit. • Plan Your Visit: Access fee and pass information, operating hours, and other essential details to help you plan your visit. • Accessibility: Enjoy a fully accessible experience with audio descriptions for points of interest and exhibits, making it inclusive for all. • Offline Use: No internet? No worries! Download park content for offline exploration, perfect for remote areas. • Park of the Day Widget: Add it to your iOS widgets and discover a new NPS-managed site each day. • Things to Do: Explore hiking, bus tours, museums, ranger programs, and more for a fun-filled visit. • News, Alerts & Events: S
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| Measure | National Park Service |  DICE |  Songkick Concerts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | B | B |
| Score | 72 / 100 | 72 / 100 | 72 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.9 ★ | 4.9 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 136K | 85.8K | 101K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.3 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.5 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.6 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 35d ago | 5d ago | 66d ago |
| Price | Free | Free | Free |
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Questions about National Park Service
Is the app free?
Yes, the listing says free to download.
Can I use it without internet?
Yes. You can download parks before your visit and use the app when there is no internet, including downloading park content for offline exploration.
Does the app include accessibility features?
The app includes audio descriptions for points of interest and exhibits. Other accessibility details are Not stated on the App Store.
Is National Park Service free?
Yes. National Park Service is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is National Park Service good for?
National Park Service is built for planning a trip to a national park before arriving, visiting remote parks with little or no internet access, finding restrooms, dining, and transportation during a park visit. It sits in the activity discovery list on AppTierList.
Is National Park Service worth it?
National Park Service is B tier, ranked #16 of 40 activity discovery apps with a score of 72 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 135,714 ratings. Good, and 15 apps rank above it.
How does National Park Service compare to DICE?
National Park Service is B tier at 72; DICE is B tier at 72. They score the same. National Park Service is free, with no in-app purchases, DICE is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is National Park Service updated?
National Park Service was updated 35 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Activity Discovery (B tier, #16)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 72 / 100
- Rank in list
- #16 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 135,714
- Recent reviews
- 4.3 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (35 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Travel
- Good for
- Planning a trip to a national park before arriving, Visiting remote parks with little or no internet access, Finding restrooms, dining, and transportation during a park visit
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 121 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed