# Paper Maps vs Maps for OSM

The clearest difference is rating: Maps for OSM at 5.0 against Paper Maps's 3.9. Maps for OSM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (75% vs 43%). Paper Maps's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper Maps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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: Paper Maps has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Paper Maps's written reviews are positive against 75% of Maps for OSM's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Maps | Maps for OSM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maps/id1147385120/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-for-osm/id1595273365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abbro Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/880528039) | [Michael Roennau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499959874) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maps/id1147385120)

This app allows you to view and edit digital maps with support for various file formats. You can customize maps by adding placemarks, recording tracks, and drawing shapes. It also offers real-time annotation sharing and useful tools like a theodolite.

**Highlights:** View PDF, TIFF, KAP, KML files, Cloud integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox), Add placemarks and record tracks, Draw lines and shapes, Real-time annotation sharing, Theodolite and georeferencer tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Map | $2.99 | one-time |
| Map | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock data export | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 Paper Maps free?

Paper Maps 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, Paper Maps or Maps for OSM?

Maps for OSM is rated higher. Paper Maps averages 3.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Maps for OSM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Paper Maps nor Maps for OSM shows ads.

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

Paper Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, and Maps for OSM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paper Maps was updated on September 14, 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.*