Comparison

Offline.maps vs Aerostat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Offline.maps

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
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Simple and fast offline maps: * Download any area of the world with one tap * Maps will be switched automatically once you will be offline Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Aerostat

Navigate and explore destinations worldwide without an internet connection. Access over 2000 detailed offline maps, discover nearby attractions with photos and descriptions, and plot routes for walking or driving.

Highlights
  • 2000+ offline maps
  • Tourist mode with attraction details
  • Pedestrian and car route planning
  • Offline search for places
  • 3D map mode
  • Favorites and location sharing
Features
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Aerostat — offline maps and a travel guide for 1,900+ cities and regions in 189 countries. Download a city once and use it without internet: no roaming, no lost signal, no waiting. FREE • Download offline maps of any city or region — London, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, Dubai, Tokyo, New York and 1,900+ more • Sights and attractions right on the map: museums, landmarks, monuments, viewpoints, with short descriptions • Offline search for places and addresses • Your location on the map (GPS works without mobile data) • Favorites for the places you want to see AEROSTAT PRO • Walking and driving routes, built offline • Full descriptions of attractions Pro is a subscription: $5.99 per month or $29.99 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage it in your App Store account settings. Bought maps in earlier versions? "All maps access" and the city maps you purchased stay unlocked — tap Restore Purchases. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Russian. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aerostatmaps.com/web/privacy-ios.html

Screenshots

Offline.maps3 screens
Aerostat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aerostat at 4.4 against Offline.maps's 2.9. Aerostat also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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 device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Offline.maps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aerostat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Offline.maps ships an update every 3 weeks, Aerostat weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Offline.maps versus Aerostat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffline.mapsAerostat
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (8 ratings)4.4 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings826 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor BarskovAnton Leonov

Customer experience

Offline.maps

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Aerostat

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Offline.maps

One-time1
  • Detailed Maps Downloading$0.99
10 purchases

Aerostat

One-time10
  • Barcelona Offline Map & GuideFree
  • Venice Map and Walks$2.99
  • Rome Offline Map & Guide$2.99
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  • Dubai Map and Walks$2.99
  • Istanbul Offline Map & Guide$2.99
  • Amsterdam Offline Map & Guide$2.99
  • New York Offline Map & Guide$2.99
  • Costa Rica Offline Map & Guide$2.99
  • Aruba Offline Map & Guide$2.99
  • All maps access$7.99

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 weekly. Most recently, Offline.maps was updated on October 24, 2026 and Aerostat on October 24, 2026.

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