# Offline.maps vs Aerostat

The clearest difference is rating: Aerostat at 4.4 against Offline.maps's 2.9. Aerostat also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (26 vs 8). Offline.maps's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Offline.maps sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Aerostat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aerostat holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Offline.maps's written reviews are positive against 0% of Aerostat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Offline.maps ships an update every 3 weeks, Aerostat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Offline.maps | Aerostat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offlinemaps/id1189752485/reviews) | **[4.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerostat-offline-maps-and-gps/id1457536992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Victor Barskov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048890798) | [Anton Leonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/661644081) |

## What reviewers say

### Offline.maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offlinemaps/id1189752485)

Access detailed world maps without an internet connection. Download any region for offline navigation and automatic map switching when you go offline. Be aware that continuous GPS use can impact battery life.

**Highlights:** Download any world area, One-tap download, Automatic map switching offline, Fast and simple interface

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bar Hopping Guides | $0.99 | one-time |
| Late Eats | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Night Guides | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rainy day Guides | $0.99 | one-time |
| Detailed Maps Downloading | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offline.maps Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Aerostat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerostat-offline-maps-and-gps/id1457536992)

Navigate and explore over 1,900 cities worldwide without an internet connection. Download maps and access points of interest, with optional Pro features for offline routing and voice navigation.

**Highlights:** Offline maps for 1,900+ cities, Points of interest on map, Offline search, GPS location without mobile data, Offline walking/driving routes, Offline turn-by-turn voice navigation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barcelona Offline Map & Guide | Free | one-time |
| Venice Map and Walks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rome Offline Map & Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dubai Map and Walks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Istanbul Offline Map & Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amsterdam Offline Map & Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| New York Offline Map & Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| Costa Rica Offline Map & Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| Aruba Offline Map & Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| All maps access | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Offline.maps free?

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

### Is Aerostat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Offline.maps or Aerostat?

Aerostat is rated higher. Offline.maps averages 2.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Aerostat averages 4.4 from 26 ratings.

### Do Offline.maps or Aerostat have ads?

Neither Offline.maps nor Aerostat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Offline.maps or Aerostat?

Offline.maps ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aerostat every 8 days. Most recently, Offline.maps was updated on November 2, 2026 and Aerostat on November 11, 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.*