# Paper Maps vs NomadTracks

The clearest difference is rating: NomadTracks at 4.4 against Paper Maps's 3.9. NomadTracks also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Paper Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper Maps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NomadTracks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NomadTracks holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Paper Maps's written reviews are positive against 67% of NomadTracks's.

Paper Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, NomadTracks every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Maps | NomadTracks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maps/id1147385120/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomadtracks-gps-map-tracker/id6764303399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abbro Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/880528039) | [DonkeyCat GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/495361562) |

## 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 |


### NomadTracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomadtracks-gps-map-tracker/id6764303399)

Record, plan, and organize your outdoor adventures with precise GPS tracking. Mark points of interest, follow planned routes, and manage your data with robust import/export and sync options. Works offline and prioritizes your privacy.

**Highlights:** High-precision GPS recording, Points of Interest (POIs) with photos, Route planning and following, Track editing and organization, GPX/GeoJSON import/export, iCloud sync and backups, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Pro Features | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper Maps free?

Paper Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NomadTracks free?

NomadTracks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paper Maps or NomadTracks?

NomadTracks is rated higher. Paper Maps averages 3.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while NomadTracks averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Paper Maps or NomadTracks have ads?

Neither Paper Maps nor NomadTracks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paper Maps or NomadTracks?

Paper Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, and NomadTracks every 6 days. Most recently, Paper Maps was updated on October 18, 2026 and NomadTracks on October 9, 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.*