MX Map Mobile vs OS2Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MX Map Mobile
This navigation app works with desktop GIS software to provide a comprehensive mapping system. It currently supports Ordnance Survey maps of Great Britain and Ireland, with more regions and features planned. Users can acquire additional maps through in-app purchases.
- Integrates with Mapyx Quo and MX Map GIS
- Supports Ordnance Survey GB and Ireland maps
- In-app map purchases
- Comprehensive GIS and mobile system
- Future map and functionality updates
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The MX Map Mobile system is designed to be used with Mapyx Quo and MX Map GIS software packages. Maps can be acquired through in-app purchase. This combined solution of Mapyx Quo and MX Map Mobile, provides a comprehensive combined system of full GIS software and a Mobile Application which are fully compatible. Currently only Ordnance Survey GB, and Ordnance Survey Ireland maps are supported but others maps and more functionality will follow. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. If you experience any problems please contact our help desk in the first instance before posting any negative reviews. You should always provide alternative means of navigation, and not rely on the app in any role that is critical to the safety of life or property. This product does not support any maps purchased before 2015. The Quick Start guide for this app can be found at the link below: http://www.mapyx.com/user_manuals/MXMapMobileQuickStartGuideiOS.pdf
OS2Maps
This app converts UK Ordnance Survey grid references into standard GPS coordinates. Once converted, it allows you to easily open these locations in Apple Maps or Google Maps for navigation. It's ideal for planning outdoor activities where starting points are given in OS grid format.
- Convert UK OS grid references
- Generate GPS latitude and longitude
- Open locations in Apple Maps
- Open locations in Google Maps
- Navigate to converted locations
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Convert UK Ordinance Survey grid references into standard GPS latitude and longitude. Following conversion the app enables the location to be opened easily in Apple or Google Maps. This is useful for situations such as when a start location for a walk is provided in OS grid format as this enables Apple or Google Maps to be used to navigate to the start easily.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MX Map Mobile at Free against OS2Maps's $1.99. OS2Maps's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 11%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
MX Map Mobile is free to download; OS2Maps costs $1.99 up front. MX Map Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OS2Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.
MX Map Mobile ships an update fortnightly, OS2Maps every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MX Map Mobile | OS2Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mapyx Ltd | Alastair Begley |
Customer experience
MX Map Mobile
OS2Maps
In-app purchases
MX Map Mobile
- OSM Great Britain Overview v09Free
OS2Maps
No in-app purchases
