# Draw Maps vs Cartograph Maps 3

The clearest difference is rating: Cartograph Maps 3 at 4.3 against Draw Maps's 3.3. Cartograph Maps 3 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (76% vs 62%). Draw Maps's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draw Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cartograph Maps 3 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cartograph Maps 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draw Maps has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Draw Maps's written reviews are positive against 76% of Cartograph Maps 3's.

Draw Maps ships an update every 5 weeks, Cartograph Maps 3 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draw Maps | Cartograph Maps 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-maps-map-notes/id1291798166/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartograph-maps-3/id1588186796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluefield GIS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272915305) | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) |

## What reviewers say

### Draw Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-maps-map-notes/id1291798166)

Annotate maps with custom notes, pins, and photos. Use a variety of drawing tools and colors to mark locations, plan events, or record observations. Share your annotated maps with others or archive them for later use.

**Highlights:** Draw and highlight on maps, Add colored map pins with notes, Place photos on the map, Draw and highlight within photos, 72 color options, Use stencils for shapes and labels, Share map images or documents

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro features | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro features | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro features | $24.99 | one-time |


### Cartograph Maps 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartograph-maps-3/id1588186796)

View and record offline vector maps with advanced features like custom themes, hill shading, and multiple layer stacking. Plan routes offline, measure distances, and sync data across devices. Supports various map formats and coordinate systems.

**Highlights:** View Mapsforge offline vector maps, Support for OpenAndroMaps render themes, Offline route calculation with BRouter, Track recording in background, Measurement tools, Cloud sync across devices, Multiple map layer stacking

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 100 3rd party credits | $2.49 | per month |
| Full version (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud synchronization | $2.99 | per month |
| Full version (6 months) | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Add 400 3rd party credits | $7.99 | per month |
| Full version (yearly) | $8.49 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Add 100 3rd party credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cartograph for Apple Watch | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 4rd party credits. | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full version (life-time) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Draw Maps free?

Draw Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cartograph Maps 3 free?

Cartograph Maps 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Draw Maps or Cartograph Maps 3?

Cartograph Maps 3 is rated higher. Draw Maps averages 3.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Cartograph Maps 3 averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Draw Maps or Cartograph Maps 3 have ads?

Neither Draw Maps nor Cartograph Maps 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Draw Maps or Cartograph Maps 3?

Draw Maps ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cartograph Maps 3 every 5 days. Most recently, Draw Maps was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cartograph Maps 3 on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*