PSObserver vs Private Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PSObserver
Privately record your visited locations and travel paths with minimal battery usage. Review your history using timeline sliders and export your data in CSV format. Your location data remains exclusively on your device.
- Private location history recording
- Minimal battery drain
- Timeline replay of visits
- Complete history export in CSV
- Data stays on device
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PSObserver is a great way to privately record a history of the places you have visited, and the paths you took between those places. PSObserver will capture all of the places you visit, even short visits such as the coffee shop, gas station, or convenience store, with almost zero battery drain, because it does not use GPS continually in the background. Simply install PSObserver on your phone, and let it run for an hour or a day or a week. Use the timeline sliders to see a replay of your location history. PSObserver does not send any data to PathSense or anyone else, but allows for complete history export of your own data in CSV format by touching the share button. Some of the biggest apps in the world are already Powered by Pathsense. Learn more and try it in your own app at https://www.pathsense.com Privacy: Your data never leaves the phone. See our Privacy Policy: https://www.pathsense.com/privacy
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 in-app purchases: PSObserver at none against Private Maps's 2. PSObserver also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Private Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 37 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. PSObserver asks for nothing beyond the download.
PSObserver ships an update every 37 months, Private Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PSObserver | Private Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PathSense, Inc. | 64 Characters |
Customer experience
PSObserver
Private Maps
In-app purchases
PSObserver
No in-app purchases
Private Maps
- Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro14 Days trial$19.991 Year
