Comparison

Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer vs Locus Map Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer

View various offline and online maps, including vector and raster formats. Supports tracking, route search, and customizable interface units. Offers contour lines and drinking water source data.

Highlights
  • View Mapsforge offline vector maps
  • Offline raster map support
  • Online and WMS map support
  • GPX import/export
  • Scalable interface
  • Worldwide free offline maps
  • Contour lines
Features
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The Cartograph Lite app views Mapsforge offline vector maps, offline raster maps, and online/WMS maps. It supports tracking, route search, overlays, hillshading, reliefs, track drawing, and has many other features. Pro-version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cartograph-2-maps/id1082995961?ls=1&mt=8 ### Lite Version Features ### - View Mapsforge offline vector maps. - Offline raster maps: Locus SQLite maps, MBTiles, TwoWays/CompeGPS RMAP*, Oruxmaps SQLite*. - Online map support (including WMS - Web Map Service maps), e.g. OpenStreetMap, OpenCycleMap, OpenSeaMap, WikiMedia hillshading. - GPX import and export (basic KML import support). - Scalable interface (e.g. to increase button sizes). - Units: Celsius, Kelvin, Fahrenheit, metric, imperial, nautic. - WaterSupply.at drinking water sources. - Worldwide, free offline maps. - Contour lines (Mapsforge maps). ### Additional Pro Features ### - GPS Track recording. - Full support for Mapsforge styling/render themes (including hillshading) and layers. - Custom online map sources. - Offline hillshading (from HGT/SRTM elevation data). - Offline relief shading. - Offline slope map. - Support for Mapsforge multi-maps (multiple .map files stitched into a single map). - Night/day mode. - Manual track drawing and editing. - Route altitude profile and elevation/slope visualization. - Online route search. - Live tracking and polling (using custom server, GPSies.com, or Cartograph server). - Support for Mapsforge POIs, offline POI search, and dynamic POI loading. - Compass. - Decimal and degree coordinate modes. - Customizable user interface color (dark, light, and colors) and size. - Strava upload. * RMAP and Oruxmaps use various map projections and support is experimental. Please contact us if a map does not work so that we can add support for your projection. Further information: http://www.cartograph.eu Getting started: https://www.cartograph.eu/gettingstarted Help&Tutorial: https://www.cartograph.eu/docs User manual: http://www.cartograph.eu/downloads/usermanual_en.pdf YouTube how-to videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn9EOg5h3yY&list=PLP8X6xYv-qCz46hplsfGLW1LNgywBZrTk Full version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cartograph-2-maps/id1082995961?ls=1&mt=8 Drop us a line if you have questions, feature requests, or other comments: http://www.cartograph.eu/contact ### Maps ### - OpenAndroMaps.org: very good maps for outdoor activities.

About

Locus Map Lite

This app provides comprehensive mapping tools for outdoor enthusiasts, offering global maps for hiking and biking, points of interest, and activity recording. It allows for offline navigation, cross-device syncing, and integration with health tracking.

Highlights
  • Global hiking and biking maps
  • Points of Interest with photos
  • Activity track recording
  • Offline map and POI access
  • Cross-device and web syncing
  • GPX import/export
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Welcome to Locus Map Lite for iOS, your new companion for all your outdoor adventures! Whether you're a seasoned hiker, a weekend cyclist, passionate ski mountaineer or just someone who loves exploring the great outdoors, Locus Map Lite is designed to enhance your experience by providing user-friendly mapping tools right at your fingertips. Key features: - GLOBAL MAPS FOR HIKING AND BIKING: No matter where you are in the world, Locus Map Lite can display your location on a detailed hiking/biking or winter/ski maps. For a true view of the landscape, there is also the satellite map. Easily navigate your surroundings and discover new trails and paths. - POINTS OF INTERESTS: Enhance your exploration with a rich display of points of interest right on your map. Each one includes useful information, attractive landmarks are depicted on Wikipedia photos, and you can even add your photos so everybody always knows the current state of the place. From scenic overlooks to tourist attractions and facilities, Locus Map Lite helps you discover more. - ACTIVITY RECORDING: Capture every moment of your adventures with track recording. Whether you're cycling, hiking, or enjoying a leisurely trip, Locus Map Lite keeps track of your rides, workouts, and journeys. - ROUTE PLANNING - Plan your own routes directly in the app: pick an activity, drop waypoints, and you're ready to go. - GUIDANCE: Get direction to chosen location whether it is Geocache, LoPoint - point of interest from our maps, waypoint from your library or any other place on Earth manually chosen on map. Be alerted when you get there - more time to focus on the nature around you instead of the screen. - WORKS ONLINE AND OFFLINE: Download maps together with points of interest (POIs) of the desired country or region and hit the trail without worrying about losing internet connectivity. - SYNC ACROSS DEVICES: Seamlessly sync your data — tracks, routes, points — with other devices running Locus Map, even cross-platform, or with your web library. Your adventures are always accessible, no matter where you are or what device you use. - LOCAL LIBRARY MANAGEMENT: Manage your tracks, routes, and points with ease. Our local library management tools allow you to sort, move, and delete your data, making it easy to organize your outdoor activities. You can import or export any data via GPX files and also share your activities and interesting places with others. - SEARCH WORLDWIDE: Looking for a specific place or point of interest? Our global search capability lets you find locations anywhere in the world, enhancing your planning and on-the-go decisions. - INTEGRATION WITH APPLE HEALTH AND WATCHES: Keep track of your health and fitness goals. Locus Map Lite integrates with Apple Health so that you can download your activities from your watch to the library for in-app analysis or further planning. Join us in shaping the future: Locus Map Lite is just at the beginning and your input and support are invaluable as we continue to improve and expand its capabilities. We invite you to join us on our journey by sharing your feedback and suggestions for the development. Help us tailor Locus Map Lite to better meet the needs of our adventurous community. Whether you're trekking through mountains, cycling through the countryside, or exploring urban landscapes, Locus Map Lite is here to guide you every step of the way. Try it today and see where it takes you!

Screenshots

Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer4 screens
Locus Map Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer at none against Locus Map Lite's 2. Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Locus Map Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (53% vs 30%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Locus Map Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer ships an update every 5 months, Locus Map Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer versus Locus Map Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCartograph 2 Lite Map ViewerLocus Map Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews53.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald MeyerAsamm Software, s. r. o.

Customer experience

Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

Locus Map Lite

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Locus Map Lite

Subscriptions2
  • Gold Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Gold Annually14 Days trial$23.991 Year

Questions

Is Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer free?
Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Locus Map Lite free?
Locus Map Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer or Locus Map Lite have ads?
Neither Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer nor Locus Map Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer or Locus Map Lite?
Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer ships an update every 5 months, and Locus Map Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Locus Map Lite on October 25, 2026.

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