Map 5 vs Maps for OSM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Map 5
Easily compare and switch between different map services. View multiple maps simultaneously using a tabbed interface for quick navigation.
- Tabbed map browsing
- Switch between Apple Maps
- Switch between Google Maps
- Simultaneous map viewing
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Browse multiple maps with tabs. Switch between Apple and Google Maps.
Maps for OSM
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.
- Offline map tile preloading
- Place markers and notes
- Photo and video capture
- GPX track recording and export
- Data backup and restore
- Open source
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View maps from OpenStreetMap (app is not affiliated with OSM organization). Choose your own tile server. Preload tiles for offline use. Set place markers, take photos, video, audios. Write notes. Record, import and export tracks in gpx format. Backup and restore all your data. Free use, no ads. This app is open source. The code can be found at https://github.com/mr-elbe5/Maps-For-OSM-IOS.git Further information on https://en.elbe5.de
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Verdict
Map 5 and Maps for OSM both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Map 5's written reviews are positive against 75% of Maps for OSM's. Map 5 also leads on iOS requirement (8.4 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Map 5 against 5.0 for Maps for OSM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Map 5's written reviews are positive against 75% of Maps for OSM's.
| Parameter | Map 5 | Maps for OSM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Leslie | Michael Roennau |
Customer experience
Map 5
Maps for OSM
In-app purchases
Map 5
No in-app purchases
Maps for OSM
No in-app purchases
