OpenMapTiles vs Survey360
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenMapTiles
Access and control map data with this application. Download vector tiles in MBTiles format for offline use and integrate them into your own app development projects. Customize map styles and host them on your servers.
- Offline map functionality
- OpenStreetMap vector tiles
- MBTiles format
- Source code available
- Customizable map styling
- Server hosting options
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Maps under your control! Get the source code and detailed OpenStreetMap vector tiles saved in MBTiles format - usable offline, with your GPS location. The OpenMapTiles team (https://openmaptiles.org/) made this app as a starter for your app development! Try offline map functionality by downloading a street map for the whole planet, country or city of your choice. The map data can also be embedded and distributed together with your app! The complete source code of this mobile application is available for re-branding and customization - just add your business logic and extra mapping functionality with open-source Mapbox SDK. By using OpenMapTiles.org project, you can design and style the maps according to your needs, host the map tiles on your servers (even on a standard Apache web hosting), create optimised map extracts for offline use and unlimited redistribution. You can simply make your own independent maps for any place on a planet! Compatible raster tiles can be generated with MapTiler software (http://www.maptiler.com/). For more advanced editing functionality, drawing of the features, attaching photos and collecting field data we have developed GeoEditor mobile app (https://www.maptiler.com/mobile/). It is available including source code too! We offer support, consulting and contracted development of mobile applications, including geodata processing and creating of vector and raster map tiles in custom coordinate systems. For more information see https://openmaptiles.com/ and https://www.klokatnech.com/
Survey360
Map your GPS location and draw points, lines, and polygons. Collect field data with notes, photos, and custom attributes. Supports offline maps and various tile servers for GIS and surveys.
- GPS position tracking
- Draw points, lines, and polygons on maps
- Collect field data with notes and photos
- Customizable survey forms
- Offline map support (GeoJSON, MBTiles)
- Share data and collaborate
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See your GPS position and draw points, line and polygons on your maps. Collect field data and notes related to a location, attach a photo and fill custom properties and attributes. 2D visualisation of maps. Display offline maps generated with IGiS Desktop. The app supports GeoJSON and MBTiles formats natively. Survey processes are streamlined with auto-data collection also have integrated Form-builder to create survey form. Maps can come from tile servers with OGC WMTS, TileJSON or XYZ tiles. Choose various base maps like street and satellite. It is easy to share the data with other people and collaborate! Perfect for mobile data collection for GIS and surveys.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Survey360 at 100% against OpenMapTiles's 17%. Survey360 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). OpenMapTiles's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
OpenMapTiles ships an update every 7 months, Survey360 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenMapTiles | Survey360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klokan Technologies | Scanpoint Geomatics Ltd. |
Customer experience
OpenMapTiles
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In-app purchases
OpenMapTiles
No in-app purchases
Survey360
No in-app purchases








