# OpenMaps vs Maps for OSM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Maps for OSM at 75% against OpenMaps's 10%. Maps for OSM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). OpenMaps's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price 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. Maps for OSM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Maps for OSM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenMaps has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of OpenMaps's written reviews are positive against 75% of Maps for OSM's.

OpenMaps ships an update every 2 months, Maps for OSM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenMaps | Maps for OSM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmaps-topographic-maps/id1035361157/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-for-osm/id1595273365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Immaginet Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/545184631) | [Michael Roennau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499959874) |

## 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 |


### Maps for OSM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-for-osm/id1595273365)

Explore detailed maps from OpenStreetMap with offline capabilities. Record tracks, add notes, and capture photos or videos directly on the map. This open-source application offers robust data management and backup features.

**Highlights:** Offline map tile preloading, Place markers and notes, Photo and video capture, GPX track recording and export, Data backup and restore, Open source

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenMaps free?

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

### Is Maps for OSM free?

Maps for OSM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenMaps or Maps for OSM?

Maps for OSM is rated higher. OpenMaps averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Maps for OSM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OpenMaps or Maps for OSM have ads?

OpenMaps shows ads; Maps for OSM does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenMaps or Maps for OSM?

OpenMaps ships an update every 2 months, and Maps for OSM every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenMaps was updated on September 22, 2026 and Maps for OSM on July 2, 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.*