Comparison

FetchMap vs Mapply for Open Street Map

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

Head to head
About

FetchMap

Features
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If you are looking for something besides standard road maps, FetchMap is the App for you. With it you can access maps from a lot of different source, such as OpenStreet Maps and OpenTopo. You can get maps from the US Geological Survey (great topo-sheet) and the UK Ordnance Survey. You can also access satellite images from NASA, included daily snapshots of the Earth. Many groups have posted railroad layers, ski trails, hiking & biking paths as well as scanned historic maps. You can overlay maps and fade between them, which is especially useful when looking at historic maps. You can plot your GPS location, which is always useful when traveling. Finally you can cache maps so you can use them when you are offline. So when you are hiking in the mountains you can plot your location on a beautiful topographic map, and maybe overlay the map of 1900 to see how things have changed. New features include new maps and a list of maps which can updated over the internet. New location finder, measure distance, orientation and compass. The ability to overlay GeoTiff, KML, GPX and geo referenced jpeg files. And finally the ability to take note about location and share these note.

About

Mapply for Open Street Map

Explore detailed maps of the world, including transport networks, hiking trails, and topography. This app leverages OpenStreetMap and other specialized map layers for comprehensive navigation and outdoor adventure planning. Enjoy offline caching for uninterrupted exploration.

Highlights
  • OpenStreetMap integration
  • Specialized map layers (cycling, transport, sea, trails)
  • Topographical data
  • Railway information
  • Offline caching
  • Satellite views
Features
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Introducing Mapply, the ultimate map viewer for Open Street Map (OSM) and tile-based map layers. With Mapply, you're one tap away from exploring the world in detail, navigating transport networks, embarking on outdoor adventures, and discovering intricate topography - all tailored to your needs. Experience satellite views, hiking trails, topography, railway routes, seas, terrain analysis, and much more! Uncover the World of Open Street Map (OSM): With OpenStreetMap, a , of the world, rich in details about locations both near and distant. Navigate through an extensive network of roads, trails, and points of interest - all meticulously crowd-sourced by a global community of map enthusiasts. Find the right cycling path with CyclOSM: Beautifuly designed, yet highly functional map to guide you on the best cycling paths around the globe. Transport Network with Open Transport Map: Dive into the intricate infrastructure of transportation, encompassing airports, railway lines, stations, bus routes, and stops. Mapply's integration with OpenTransportMap is your indispensable resource for navigating the intricacies of modern transportation. Embark on Marine Journeys with Open Sea Map: OpenSeaMap opens the door to your nautical adventures, offering intricate details about harbors, buoys, and more. It's the perfect tool for sailors, explorers, and maritime enthusiasts to navigate with confidence. Unleash Outdoor Adventures with Waymarked Trails: Mapply brings the outdoor world to your fingertips, providing specialized maps for a myriad of activities such as hiking, cycling, mountain biking, and skiing. From easy-going cycling routes to challenging mountain biking trails, and from serene hiking paths to exhilarating ski slopes - all your outdoor adventures begin with Mapply. Discover Topography with Open Topo Map: Mapply leverages OpenTopoMap to provide users with precise topographical information. Understand the height profiles of specific areas, and plan your journeys with in-depth knowledge of the terrain. Unravel Railways with Open Railway Map: Mapply is a treasure trove for railway enthusiasts. OpenRailwayMap offers comprehensive data on global train tracks, and further layers reveal specifics about maximum speeds, signals, electrification, and track gauge. It's a comprehensive guide to the world's railways, all on your device. Enhanced User Experience with Offline Caching: Mapply ensures your adventures are uninterrupted with its offline caching feature. Once you've explored an area, Mapply caches it on your device. Mapply is built on open-source data for map data and overlay styles, displaying attributions in-app. We're always eager to enhance your Mapply experience and welcome suggestions for additional maps to be included in future updates. Start your journey with Mapply, and open up a world of exploration. Maps included: - OpenStreetMap: The collaborative project that offers a free, editable map of the world - CyclOSM: The go to open map for cycling paths and trails - OpenTransportMap: Your go-to resource for transportation details - OpenSeaMap: The ultimate marine cartography platform - Waymarked Trails - Hiking: Comprehensive hiking trail maps - Waymarked Trails - Cycling: Detailed cycling route maps - Waymarked Trails - Mountain Biking: Expert mountain biking trail maps - Waymarked Trails - Slopes: Extensive skiing slope maps - OpenTopoMap: Your source for detailed topographic maps - OpenRailwayMap - Standard: Comprehensive train track maps - OpenRailwayMap - Max Speed: Speed limit details for train tracks - OpenRailwayMap - Signals: Signal locations on train tracks - OpenRailwayMap - Electrification: Electrification data for train tracks - OpenRailwayMap - Track Gauge: Track gauge information for train tracks - NASA GIBS - CityLights - The earth by night with beautiful dark satellite imagery

Screenshots

FetchMap4 screens
Mapply for Open Street Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FetchMap at none against Mapply for Open Street Map's shown. FetchMap also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Mapply for Open Street Map's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FetchMap ships an update monthly, Mapply for Open Street Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FetchMap versus Mapply for Open Street Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFetchMapMapply for Open Street Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (51 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—51 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTimothy SmithFlorian Chrometz

In-app purchases

None

FetchMap

No in-app purchases

None

Mapply for Open Street Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FetchMap free?
FetchMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mapply for Open Street Map free?
Mapply for Open Street Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FetchMap or Mapply for Open Street Map have ads?
Mapply for Open Street Map shows ads; FetchMap does not.
Which is updated more often, FetchMap or Mapply for Open Street Map?
FetchMap ships an update monthly, and Mapply for Open Street Map weekly. Most recently, FetchMap was updated on October 7, 2026 and Mapply for Open Street Map on October 13, 2026.

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