# Map 5 vs Maps for OSM

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map 5 | Maps for OSM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-5/id1036247757/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-for-osm/id1595273365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Leslie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036247756) | [Michael Roennau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499959874) |

## What reviewers say

### Map 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-5/id1036247757)

Easily compare and switch between different map services. View multiple maps simultaneously using a tabbed interface for quick navigation.

**Highlights:** Tabbed map browsing, Switch between Apple Maps, Switch between Google Maps, Simultaneous map viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Map 5 free?

Map 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Maps for OSM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Map 5 or Maps for OSM?

Map 5 and Maps for OSM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Map 5 or Maps for OSM have ads?

Neither Map 5 nor Maps for OSM shows ads.

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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.*