# Paper Maps

> Digital map viewer and editor with cloud integration and real-time sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Abbro Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maps/id1147385120 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abbro Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/880528039)
- Category: Navigation, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maps/id1147385120/reviews.md

## What is Paper Maps?

The best digital maps viewer and editor ever made for a mobile device!

- View PDF, TIFF, KAP, KML
- Integrated with iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, 
- Customize your map - add placemarks, record tracks, draw lines and shapes
- Share annotations with other users in real time
- A lot of useful tools: theodolite, georeferencer and more!

## Key features

- View PDF, TIFF, KAP, KML files
- Cloud integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox)
- Add placemarks and record tracks
- Draw lines and shapes
- Real-time annotation sharing
- Theodolite and georeferencer tools

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Map | $2.99 | one-time |
| Map | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map | $4.99 | one-time |
| Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock data export | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maps/id1147385120/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Works, for now

*2026-05-22*

The website paper-maps.com is gone and the app hasn’t been updated for four years. But despite that it works and shows my location on a geo tiff I imported. (FAA sectional map, 61mb tif.)

### 1/5 — Aplikasi yang mengerikan.

*2024-08-05, version 6.8*

Aplikasi ini sangat buruk. Terdapat banyak bug, seperti masalah saat menambahkan foto ke peta atau font yang tidak terbaca dengan latar belakang saat tema gelap diaktifkan. Saya telah melaporkan masalah ini kepada pengembang beberapa kali selama tiga tahun terakhir, tetapi mereka belum menyelesaikannya dan terus mengabaikan pengguna yang telah melakukan pembelian dalam aplikasi. Selain itu, tidak ada opsi pembelian seumur hidup. Selain itu, sebelumnya ada opsi pembelian seumur hidup, tetapi pengembang menghapusnya, memaksa pengguna untuk berlangganan.
 The application is terrible. It has countless bugs, such as issues when adding photos to the map or unreadable fonts against the background when the dark theme is enabled. I have reported these problems to the developer multiple times over the past three years, but they have not resolved them and continue to ignore users who have made in-app purchases. There is no lifetime purchase option either. Horrible application.

### 1/5 — Ugly devs

*2023-10-15, version 6.8*

Don't make any purchases in this app. It's so buggy that it's impossible to use. And the developers have been ignoring user complaints for 2 years, especially from those who made in-app purchases and refuse to fix the bugs. Even in the dark theme, fonts are barely visible. Photos added to the map are inconvenient to view and get lost during export. And there are many more bugs.
They immediately sold a one-time purchase, and then took it away and forced me to subscribe. Scammers.

### 5/5 — O melhor que está tendo

*2020-11-08*

Sem duvidas é o melhor Que tem, pratico com muitas funções.
Parabéns a toda equipe...

### 1/5 — Forced subscription when was previously free

*2019-10-11*

Was a great app when using the app was free, but now that it requires an annual subscription, there are many more better map apps available, so no thanks.

### 1/5 — Can’t transfer data

*2019-09-20*

Bought the app.  Loved it.  6 months later bought a new phone. Can’t transfer any data. No answers from support. Really ticked off.

### 1/5 — Yearly subscription required

*2019-08-26*

I happily deleted this app. Whilst it was sort of ok to use at a pinch when it was free. A subscription requirement was shrewdly introduced in the last update, asking $$ for development. Well... it got a quick delete instead. Be gone paper maps and don’t come back.

### 3/5 — Great concept, implementation issues

*2019-05-31*

The app works great, except a few issues.
1. Paid content is only available in the device it is purchased on. There is no account to associate your purchases with, hence no portability to other devices. You will lose all of your purchases once you have to move on to another device.
2. Some paid maps (specifically BRMB Topo) had issues with purchasing and downloading. Some maps that I tried purchasing didn’t go through, and now they show as “Purchased” in the Map store (so I cannot try purchasing again), but they don’t show up in the list of Purchases. There is no way to reset this situation, short of clean-reinstalling the app (and losing all of your downloads).
3. Picking a map from a long list of downloads is a nightmare! You have to manually scroll and scan through the list. No search by name! No automatic selection by location! No jumping to a letter or any other mechanism to make selections any less painful!

### 4/5 — Mapping with my own map made simple!

*2018-05-20*

I need to be able to see where I am located relative to a map of my own design. Without the use of GIS, a laptop and some involved steps, it seemed impossible. This app made it happen! And it’s simple. I’ll return to give five stars when the track feature stops causing the app to shut down.

### 5/5 — Extremely useful tool

*2017-10-04*

Extremely useful for identifying state/federal land for hunting.

## Frequently asked questions about Paper Maps

### What file formats can Paper Maps view?

Paper Maps supports viewing PDF, TIFF, KAP, and KML file formats. This allows for a wide range of map data to be imported and displayed within the application.

### Does Paper Maps work offline?

While the description doesn't explicitly state offline functionality for viewing, it integrates with cloud services like iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox, suggesting offline access to downloaded maps is possible. Specific offline viewing capabilities would need to be confirmed.

### How can I customize maps in Paper Maps?

You can customize maps by adding placemarks, recording your tracks, and drawing lines and shapes directly on the map. These annotations can then be shared with others.

### What are the subscription options for Paper Maps?

Paper Maps offers a monthly subscription for $4.99 and a yearly subscription for $9.99, which includes a 7-day free trial. These subscriptions likely unlock premium features beyond the free version.

### Is Paper Maps suitable for all ages?

Paper Maps has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. The app's features are generally straightforward for map viewing and editing.

### How often is Paper Maps updated?

The latest version, 6.8, was released on March 11, 2022. While not a frequent update schedule, this indicates ongoing development and support for the application.

### What devices are supported by Paper Maps?

Paper Maps is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. This broad compatibility ensures access for a wide range of Apple users.

### Does Paper Maps have ads?

No, Paper Maps does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases and subscriptions for enhanced functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.8 — 2022-03-11

Google Drive Shared Drives support - multiple files select and load.

### 6.7 — 2022-03-07

Google Drive Shared Drives support.

### 6.6 — 2022-02-07

Updated security and privacy settings for Google Drive.

### 6.5 — 2022-01-04

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 6.4 — 2021-12-20

Open multiple files in Google Drive and One Drive.
Performance improvements and bug fixes.

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