# OpenMaps vs Cyclops

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cyclops at 100% against OpenMaps's 10%. Cyclops also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Cyclops asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenMaps ships an update every 2 months, Cyclops every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenMaps | Cyclops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmaps-topographic-maps/id1035361157/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Immaginet Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/545184631) | [Cyclops Security Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549157960) |

## 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 |


### Cyclops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclops/id1549157958)

Track the real-time location of your assets with this GPS tracking application. View historical playback and modify asset information directly from your account.

**Highlights:** Real-time asset location, Historical playback, Asset information modification, GPS tracking account login

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenMaps free?

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

### Is Cyclops free?

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

### Do OpenMaps or Cyclops have ads?

OpenMaps shows ads; Cyclops does not.

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

OpenMaps ships an update every 2 months, and Cyclops every 3 months. Most recently, OpenMaps was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cyclops on September 13, 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.*