# BaseMap vs Plotlot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plotlot at 100% against BaseMap's 48%. Plotlot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). BaseMap's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 5) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BaseMap sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Plotlot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plotlot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BaseMap has 9.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of BaseMap's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plotlot's.

BaseMap ships an update every 2 weeks, Plotlot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BaseMap | Plotlot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basemap-3d-hunting-maps-and-gps/id1305237481/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotlot/id1660778490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 246 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BaseMap Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048889806) | [Sheldon Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660778492) |

## What reviewers say

### BaseMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basemap-3d-hunting-maps-and-gps/id1305237481)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides detailed land ownership maps, offline GPS tracking, and a mobile hunt planner. It offers over 800 map layers, including government lands, private parcel data, and hunting-specific information. Plan your hunts with draw odds, season dates, and weather forecasts.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS and tracking, 800+ map layers, Private parcel boundaries & owner names, Mobile hunt planner with draw odds, 3D satellite imagery, Laser rangefinder mapping, Huntwind & weather center

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Hunt Research | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Field Rescue | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Advantage | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Bundle | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Ultimate | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent offline maps and features
- 👍 User-friendly interface and navigation
- 🗺️ Detailed and accurate mapping data
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 📍 Useful location tracking and waypoint features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Outdated or inaccurate land ownership data
- 🔍 Slow loading of map layers and details
- 🇨🇦 Limited support for Canadian users
- 🔄 Mandatory app updates can cause issues offline

**Reported bugs**

- Layers not displaying correctly
- Crashes when switching between map views
- Inaccurate property boundary information

**Requested features**

- Improved offline map quality and reliability
- More frequent updates to land ownership data
- Better integration with wearable devices
- Enhanced weather and environmental data layers
- Support for Canadian provinces and territories


### Plotlot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotlot/id1660778490)

Quickly find property boundaries and ownership details. Measure distances and calculate land area with GPS tracking and weather reports. Explore and simplify your property with this handy tool.

**Highlights:** Property boundary identification, Ownership information access, GPS tracking, Distance measurement, Land area calculation, Weather reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PLOTLOT PRO monthly and yearly | $4.99 | per month |
| PLOTLOT PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BaseMap free?

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

### Is Plotlot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BaseMap or Plotlot?

Plotlot is rated higher. BaseMap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Plotlot averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do BaseMap or Plotlot have ads?

Neither BaseMap nor Plotlot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BaseMap or Plotlot?

BaseMap ships an update every 2 weeks, and Plotlot every 3 weeks. Most recently, BaseMap was updated on October 20, 2026 and Plotlot on September 19, 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.*