# OpenMaps vs OpenMapTiles

The clearest difference is rating: OpenMaps at 3.9 against OpenMapTiles's 1.0. OpenMaps also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). OpenMapTiles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OpenMapTiles asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenMaps holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenMaps has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of OpenMaps's written reviews are positive against 17% of OpenMapTiles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OpenMaps ships an update every 2 months, OpenMapTiles every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenMaps | OpenMapTiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmaps-topographic-maps/id1035361157/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmaptiles/id1089255502/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | **16.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Immaginet Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/545184631) | [Klokan Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/593541068) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmaps-topographic-maps/id1035361157)

Access detailed, open-source topographic maps for all your outdoor adventures. Plan hikes, discover trails, and navigate with confidence using community-driven data from OpenStreetMap.

**Highlights:** Detailed topographic maps, OpenStreetMap (OSM) data, Live tile mapping, Route planning, Community-driven data, Offline map access (implied by planning/navigation)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenMaps Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Open Maps Pro Yearly Plan | $8.99 | per year |


### OpenMapTiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmaptiles/id1089255502)

Access and control map data with this application. Download vector tiles in MBTiles format for offline use and integrate them into your own app development projects. Customize map styles and host them on your servers.

**Highlights:** Offline map functionality, OpenStreetMap vector tiles, MBTiles format, Source code available, Customizable map styling, Server hosting options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenMaps free?

OpenMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OpenMapTiles free?

OpenMapTiles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenMaps or OpenMapTiles?

OpenMaps is rated higher. OpenMaps averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while OpenMapTiles averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do OpenMaps or OpenMapTiles have ads?

OpenMaps shows ads; OpenMapTiles does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenMaps or OpenMapTiles?

OpenMaps ships an update every 2 months, and OpenMapTiles every 7 months. Most recently, OpenMaps was updated on September 22, 2026 and OpenMapTiles on September 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*