# Smart Maps: Create & Explore — Maps completely reimagined

> Visualizes US Census data and events on a map. (iPhone/iPad app by Lucas Rugar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-maps-create-and-explore/id6504718134 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lucas Rugar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736127695)
- Category: Navigation, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 182 MB
- Languages: American English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bangla and 80 more
- Released: 2025-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-maps-create-and-explore/id6504718134/reviews.md

## What is Smart Maps?

- Create your own maps using AI and toolkits
- Share your maps with others
- Experience CarPlay and Navigation like never before
- Explore maps that others have created
- Explore our proprietary layers, including hundreds derived from U.S. Census data

## Key features

- Street-level US Census data visualization
- Population density mapping
- Home price and salary data
- Commute time analysis
- Upcoming Ticketmaster events
- Customizable information layers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Maps Plus | $0.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-maps-create-and-explore/id6504718134/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Tremendously Useful

*2026-07-29*

Don’t know why this app isn’t more popular, one of the best apps I have seen

**Developer response:** Cool

### 5/5 — If you like maps this is for you.

*2026-01-16*

I really enjoyed the app and was straightforward to use. It has all of the data from the census bureau.

**Developer response:** Cool

### 1/5 — The doesn’t work

*2026-01-15*

When you open the map it just shows white blank page please fix it

**Developer response:** Fixed. Was probably due to a weak internet connection, so now there's feedback signaling that

### 5/5 — Great app for many reasons!

*2025-11-21*

This app visualizes US census data very well. There are literally hundreds of different filters and metrics you can apply and the entire United States is able to be seen down to the county. You can easily get lost learning in this app for hours. I will say that the app has no ads. It does offer a small micro transaction to unlock some of the features, however it is completely worth it. This app appears to be a startup of some sorts, and if you can support these developers I would.

**Developer response:** Appreciate it! Correction though - you can drill down much more than county level though, especially in populated areas like New York County where the county is sliced into 1292 sub-geographies (census block groups being the base unit). Less true in the midwest and less populated areas though.

## Frequently asked questions about Smart Maps

### What kind of data can I visualize with Smart Maps US?

Smart Maps US visualizes a wide range of US Census data, including population density, home prices, age, salary, commute times, and home properties, all down to the street level. It also displays upcoming Ticketmaster events.

### Is Smart Maps US free to use?

Yes, Smart Maps US is free to download and use. Almost all features are available without cost. However, an optional upgrade to Smart Maps Plus unlocks additional information layers.

### What does Smart Maps Plus offer?

Smart Maps Plus is a subscription that unlocks additional information layers within the app. These layers provide deeper insights into the data visualized on the map. The subscription costs $0.99 per month.

### Does Smart Maps US have ads?

Yes, Smart Maps US contains advertisements. While the core functionality is free, users may encounter ads within the application.

### On which devices can I use Smart Maps US?

Smart Maps US is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple devices.

### How often is Smart Maps US updated?

The latest version of Smart Maps US is 1.1.0, which was last updated on February 5, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for Smart Maps US?

Smart Maps US has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered appropriate for users aged 4 and above.

### What is the user sentiment for Smart Maps US?

Smart Maps US has a strong rating of 4.4 stars from 7 ratings. This suggests that users who have reviewed the app generally have a positive experience with its features and data visualization.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2026-09-03

Bug fixes

### 1.2.1 — 2026-09-02

CarPlay is here. Plug in and Smart Maps appears on your car's screen, with your
own basemap, in the car's day or night look. Pick where you're going on your
phone, then drive: the next turn, the distance to it and your arrival time all
show on the car display, and directions are spoken aloud even with your phone
locked.

Also in this release:
- Save maps for offline use and take them somewhere with no signal.
- Turn-by-turn directions keep guiding and speaking with the screen off.
- Report a community layer straight from its details, if something's not right.
- Faster, steadier maps, and a lot of small fixes.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-09-01

Creator layers. Create basemaps. Share maps. Navigation.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-02-05

Bug fix

### 1.0.9 — 2026-01-08

Minor updates

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## Related topics

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-14.*