Offline.maps vs Public transport maps offline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Public transport maps offline
Access non-interactive transit maps for over 200 cities worldwide without needing an internet connection. This free application works entirely offline, making it a convenient tool for travelers.
- Offline transit maps
- 200+ cities supported
- No internet connection required
- Free to use
- Works on iPhone and iPad
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A convenient application for travelers! It includes non-interactive transit maps of different cities in the world (without any additional download of maps). The app works offline (without an internet connection) and is free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Public transport maps offline at 4.1 against Offline.maps's 2.9. Public transport maps offline also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Offline.maps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Public transport maps offline asks for nothing beyond the download.
Public transport maps offline holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 10 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Offline.maps | Public transport maps offline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (8 ratings) | 4.1 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victor Barskov | Roman Vynokurov |
Customer experience
Offline.maps
Public transport maps offline
In-app purchases
Offline.maps
- Detailed Maps Downloading$0.99
Public transport maps offline
No in-app purchases
