OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map vs Private Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map
This app offers a smart social mapping solution using OpenStreetMap data. It allows users to manage favorite locations, share them with friends, and access maps offline. Plan trips or simply remember great spots with this versatile navigation tool.
- OpenStreetMap integration
- Offline map access
- Favorite location management
- Location sharing with friends
- Radius circle display
- Apple Maps support
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Get OpenStreets today! The smart social mapping tool is your all-in-one mapping solution based on Open Street Map data, collected by millions of volunteers worldwide: * enjoy great free & open maps like OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap & OpenCycleMap * Apple maps are supported as well * manage your favorite locations: you can store locations, tag them, change pin colors & share locations with friends & family * once downloaded open maps remain available for offline use * show radius circles around locations Let your iPhone / iPad remember locations for you. Share your places with just a few taps! USE CASES: * remember a cool spot (restaurant, store, sight ...) as you pass by and recall it easily * plan you vacations with OpenStreets & store places to visit - once you're traveling OpenStreets will show you where to find all those cool sights you read about in your guidebook * tell your friends where that great new restaurant is with just a few taps * easily let friends & family know your precise location, e.g. to meet in a park OpenStreets will help you whenever it comes to remembering places & sharing them. Your FEEDBACK is greatly appreciated! If you'd like to suggest a new feature or need help using OpenStreets - just contact us: eMail: apps@kicks-apps.com Have fun with OpenStreets!
Private Maps
This navigation app offers detailed, minimalist maps powered by OpenStreetMap data. It prioritizes user privacy with its own servers and ensures no usage data is collected or shared. Enjoy a clean interface and high-resolution maps.
- Minimalist OpenStreetMap data
- Own servers for privacy
- No usage data collection
- High-resolution detailed maps
- Clean interface
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The maps are based on OpenStreetMap data and style. Own servers are used to guarantee your privacy. Clean and minimalist interface. High-resolution detailed maps. The usage data is neither collected nor shared. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map at 93% against Private Maps's 0%. OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Private Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map asks for nothing beyond the download.
OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map ships an update every 3 weeks, Private Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map | Private Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KicksApps GmbH | 64 Characters |
Customer experience
OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map
Private Maps
In-app purchases
OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map
No in-app purchases
Private Maps
- Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro14 Days trial$19.991 Year
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