CarryMap vs eLiteMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CarryMap
This app enables seamless field work with offline maps and spatial geodata collection. Create, edit, and analyze points, lines, and polygons, attach media, and record voice comments. Navigate using GPS, measure distances, and export data in various formats.
- Offline map management
- Create and edit spatial features
- Attach media and voice notes
- GPS tracking and navigation
- Measure distances and areas
- Data export in multiple formats
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CarryMap app offers a comprehensive set of tools for collecting, processing and analyzing spatial geodata. It provides seamless field work without authorization, payments and in-app purchases. It is designed to work with maps in a specific mobile format CMF2. To export your ArcGIS maps to this format, use CarryMap Builder, an extension to ArcGIS Desktop. Maps management - Download maps of only needed areas and store them in a convenient catalog. The maps provided in the catalog were created based on OpenStreetMap data. - Upload your own maps prepared in ArcGIS and work with them offline. - Use reliable methods for your maps protection. - Create fully functional projects for work with all the needed information. - Save selected map areas as bookmarks. Working with objects - Create and edit point, line, and polygon features on the map. - Add media attachments (photo, video and documents) to features. - Record voice comments when creating and describing features on the map. - Create points on-the-fly using your device camera. - Create points on the map with a single tap while moving, add description later if needed. - Add graphic marks as text, arrows or free hand graphic. GPS tracks and navigation - Use external Bad Elf GPS receiver to find your current location. - Save tracks automatically without being distracted by editing them as you go. - Use features on the map as landmarks or destination points on your route. - Search and identify features offline. - Measure distances and areas. Data export - Share coordinates of features on the map by sending a file or a link. - Upload maps in MBTILES* formats. - Share collected data in GPKG (GeoPackage), GPX, KML/KMZ and SHP formats. *Maps in MBTILES format with raster tile type only are supported. The application is accessible to a wide range of users, regardless of GIS skills, and can be used in various fields, including electrical energy industry, agriculture, geology and geodesy, housing and utility, environmental protection, water and land resources management, ecology and incident management, urban management, etc. Take the opportunity to create your own branded application for viewing and working with mobile maps based on CarryMap for your company. Read more: https://carrymap.com/en/features/branding/ Read more about all the capabilities of CarryMap Builder extension at https://builder.carrymap.com/en/ To learn more about CarryMap application, visit https://carrymap.com/en/overview/ Watch educational videos on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarryMap/videos Your questions or comments are welcome at support@xtools.pro
eLiteMap
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eLiteMap is a universal application with an extensive set of tools for full-fledged work with interactive maps offline. It is designed to work with maps in a special mobile format CMF2. To export your maps from other formats to this one, use the desktop application for creating CMF2 files from geodata and geolocated images of territories - eLiteMap Creator. The application is accessible to a wide range of users, regardless of GIS skills, and can be used in various fields, including electrical energy industry, agriculture, geology and geodesy, housing and utility, environmental protection, water and land resources management, ecology and incident management, urban management, etc. eLiteMap app offers a comprehensive set of tools for collecting, processing and analyzing spatial geodata without authorization, payments and in-app purchases. Maps management - Work in the app without authorization, payments and in-app purchases. - Store your maps in a convenient catalog. - Use reliable methods for your maps protection. - Create fully functional projects for work with all the needed information. - Save selected map areas as bookmarks. Working with objects - Create and edit point, line, and polygon features on the map. - Add media attachments (photo, video and documents) to features. - Record voice comments when creating and describing features on the map. - Create points on-the-fly using your device camera. - Create points on the map with a single tap while moving, add description later if needed. - Add graphic marks as text, arrows or free hand graphic. GPS tracks and navigation - Record your GPS tracks and create polygons based on them. - Save tracks automatically without being distracted by editing them as you go. - Use features on the map as landmarks or destination points on your route. - Search and identify features offline. - Measure distances and areas. Data export - Share coordinates of features on the map by sending a file or a link. - Upload maps in MBTILES* formats. - Share collected data in GPKG (GeoPackage), GPX, KML/KMZ and SHP formats. *Maps in MBTILES format with raster tile type only are supported. Take the opportunity to create your own branded application for viewing and working with mobile maps based on eLiteMap for your company. Read more: https://elitemap.ru/en/resources/news/elmblog/elitemap/white-label/ Read more about all the capabilities of eLiteMap Creator extension https://elitemap.ru/en/elitemap-creator/overview/ To learn more about eLiteMap application, visit https://elitemap.ru/en/elitemap-app/overview/ Your questions or comments are welcome at support@dataeast.com
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Verdict
CarryMap and eLiteMap are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CarryMap | eLiteMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (200 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 200 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XTools Pro, Inc | Data East, LLC |
In-app purchases
CarryMap
No in-app purchases
eLiteMap
No in-app purchases








