OpenMaps vs R.A.L.F
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenMaps
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.
- Detailed topographic maps
- OpenStreetMap (OSM) data
- Live tile mapping
- Route planning
- Community-driven data
- Offline map access (implied by planning/navigation)
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OpenMaps turns your iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac into a complete outdoor and marine navigation kit — powered by free, community-sourced OpenStreetMap data. OUTDOOR & MARINE IN ONE APP Switch between an Outdoor profile (hiking, trekking, mountain biking, trail running) and a Marine profile with OpenSeaMap nautical overlays — buoys, lighthouses, depths and harbours. One app for the trail and the water. WORKS WHERE THERE'S NO SIGNAL Topographic tiles are cached on device and can be pre-downloaded, so your map keeps working deep in the mountains or offshore where there's no connection. EVERYTHING YOU NEED OUTDOORS • 6 open-source topographic & nautical map styles • Draw routes tap-by-tap with live distance & elevation • Turn-by-turn directions with haptic guidance • Import and export Garmin FIT files, plus GPX • Find nearby POIs: refuges, water, peaks, marinas, fuel and more • Built-in tools: compass, altimeter, sunrise/sunset, coordinates • Live weather, wind and conditions for your location ON YOUR WRIST & ON YOUR DESK • Apple Watch app: record workouts with HealthKit, standalone map, Digital Crown zoom, Always-On mode and on-wrist route navigation • Watch complications & widgets: altimeter, nearest POI, live workout, weather • Mac app: menu bar access, Spotlight search and Quick Look map previews OPENMAPS PRO Remove all ads and support development. One subscription covers iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac. • Monthly — €1.99 / month • Yearly — €9.99 / year Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID on confirmation. Manage or cancel anytime in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacypolicyhub.vercel.app/openmaps/en
R.A.L.F
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Detailed biking map between Walukegan, IL and Chesterton, IN
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: R.A.L.F at none against OpenMaps's 2. R.A.L.F also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). OpenMaps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. OpenMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. R.A.L.F asks for nothing beyond the download.
OpenMaps ships an update every 2 months, R.A.L.F every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenMaps | R.A.L.F |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Immaginet Srl | Tremont Air, LLC |
In-app purchases
OpenMaps
- OpenMaps Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Open Maps Pro Yearly Plan$22.991 Year
R.A.L.F
No in-app purchases
