Offline.maps vs Offline Vector Map Downloader
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.
Offline Vector Map Downloader
Easily download high-quality offline vector maps for use with compatible navigation apps. Offers free, HQ, and custom map creation options. Ideal for offline travel and outdoor activities.
- High quality offline vector maps
- Unlimited background downloads
- Compatible with multiple navigation apps
- Contour lines for HQ maps
- Custom map region selection
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The Offline Map Downloader allows easy installation of high quality offline maps for Cartograph, and other Mapsforge compatible apps. ## Free maps - High quality Mapsforge offline vector maps. - Unlimited background downloads. - Compatible with Oruxmaps, LocusMaps, Cartograph, and other Mapsforge apps. ## HQ maps - All Free maps features. - Contour lines. - Compatible with OpenAndroMaps hiking, cycling, mountainbiking themes (routes, tracks, etc.). ## Pro maps - All HQ maps features. - Create your own Mapsforge maps by selecting custom regions. Website: https://www.mobwheel.com/mapdownloader
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Offline.maps at 2.9 against Offline Vector Map Downloader's 1.0. Offline.maps also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). Offline Vector Map Downloader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Offline Vector Map Downloader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Offline.maps holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Offline.maps has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Offline.maps | Offline Vector Map Downloader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (8 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victor Barskov | Harald Meyer |
Customer experience
Offline.maps
Offline Vector Map Downloader
In-app purchases
Offline.maps
- Detailed Maps Downloading$0.99
Offline Vector Map Downloader
- HQ map downloads$5.991 Month
- Small sized custom map$2.99
- Small map with contours$4.99
- Medium map size$4.99
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- Medium map with contour lines$7.99
- Big map$9.99
- Large map with contours$13.99
