# Offline Map Navigation vs 3D Offline Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Offline Maps at 79% against Offline Map Navigation's 14%. 3D Offline Maps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Offline Map Navigation's advantage is chart position (#169 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Offline Map Navigation sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 3D Offline Maps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

3D Offline Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 314 and 643 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Offline Map Navigation's written reviews are positive against 79% of 3D Offline Maps's.

Offline Map Navigation ships an update fortnightly, 3D Offline Maps weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Offline Map Navigation | 3D Offline Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-map-navigation/id1030267088/reviews) | **[4.6 (643 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-offline-maps-gps-tracker/id1629505231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 314 | **643** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VirtualMaze](https://appshunter.io/developer/327888757) | [SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519570418) |

## What reviewers say

### Offline Map Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-map-navigation/id1030267088)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate and find directions anywhere, even without an internet connection. Get turn-by-turn instructions, discover nearby points of interest, and plan optimized routes for various modes of transport. Save favorite locations and share trip plans with others.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Turn-by-turn navigation, Route planning for car, bike, walk, Nearby points of interest search, Voice guidance, Automatic rerouting, Shareable route instructions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good when internet is available
- 👍 Detailed maps
- 👍 Works offline for some users
- 👍 Helpful for navigation needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not work offline
- ❌ Frequent crashes
- ❌ Errors during operation
- ❌ Not intuitive
- ❌ Difficult to unsubscribe

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes repeatedly
- App gets stuck in menu
- Map download errors
- Search bar malfunctions
- App crashes when downloading offline maps

**Requested features**

- Option to cancel today's route
- Improved offline functionality
- Better user interface


### 3D Offline Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-offline-maps-gps-tracker/id1629505231)

Navigate and explore the world with detailed 2D and 3D offline maps. Record GPS tracks, save routes, and import/export GPX files. Plan adventures, mark points of interest, and share data, even without an internet signal.

**Highlights:** Offline 2D and 3D maps, GPS track recording, Route planning, GPX import/export, Unlimited offline map storage, Multiple map types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Sale | $12.99 | per year |
| Matching to road | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent 3D mapping technology
- 👍 Clear and colorful visualization
- 🧭 Effective offline navigation
- 🔄 Map rotation capability for trail viewing
- ⛰️ Great for hiking and outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🐛 3D offline maps turn black and become grainy
- 🗺️ Trails not clearly marked or visible
- 🏷️ Roads not identified or labeled
- ⏱️ Slow rendering and zoom performance

**Reported bugs**

- 3D offline maps display black and grainy visuals
- Maps require zooming out and back in to clear display
- GPX file download compatibility issues
- Background tracking does not work

**Requested features**

- CarPlay support integration
- Map selection icon on main page
- Current/real-time satellite imagery
- Map gradients relative to pitch
- Background tracking functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Offline Map Navigation free?

Offline Map Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3D Offline Maps free?

3D Offline Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Offline Map Navigation or 3D Offline Maps?

3D Offline Maps is rated higher. Offline Map Navigation averages 4.3 out of 5 from 314 ratings, while 3D Offline Maps averages 4.6 from 643 ratings.

### Do Offline Map Navigation or 3D Offline Maps have ads?

Offline Map Navigation shows ads; 3D Offline Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Offline Map Navigation or 3D Offline Maps?

Offline Map Navigation ships an update fortnightly, and 3D Offline Maps weekly. Most recently, Offline Map Navigation was updated on September 21, 2026 and 3D Offline Maps on September 22, 2026.

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