# Outcast for Watch vs Map't

The clearest difference is price: Map't at Free against Outcast for Watch's $2.99. Map't also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Outcast for Watch's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (970 vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Map't is free to download; Outcast for Watch costs $2.99 up front. Outcast for Watch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Map't asks for nothing beyond the download.

Map't holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outcast for Watch has 970 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Outcast for Watch ships an update monthly, Map't every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outcast for Watch | Map't |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (970 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outcast-for-watch/id1326693810/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapt/id1667883286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **970** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crunchy Bagel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084571682) | [Map't LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667883288) |

## What reviewers say

### Outcast for Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outcast-for-watch/id1326693810)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Listen to podcasts directly from your Apple Watch without your phone. Search, download, and stream episodes, manage playlists, and view episode chapters. Sync with your phone for easier management and add complications to your watch face.

**Highlights:** Standalone Apple Watch podcast player, Search podcasts on watch, Download/stream episodes, Playlist creation, View episode chapters, Phone management, Watch face complication

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip - Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip - Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip - Large | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 👍 Standalone Apple Watch app
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Efficient use of WiFi
- 👍 Podcast management on watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable downloads/playback
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 👎 Requires keeping watch screen on during downloads
- 👎 Difficult to manage podcasts on watch

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when searching/browsing podcasts
- Podcast downloads randomly pause or fail
- Playback issues with Bluetooth headphones

**Requested features**

- Add variable playback speed
- Sync podcast progress between watch and phone
- Automatic podcast downloads
- Ability to control volume from app
- Improve search and podcast discovery


### Map't

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapt/id1667883286)

Discover, track, and create events on personalized maps. Save locations, view event details like dates and ticket availability directly on the map, and craft memorable experiences for yourself and others.

**Highlights:** Create personalized event maps, Track events at favorite locations, Create events for shared experiences, View event details on map markers, Save locations of interest

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outcast for Watch free?

Outcast for Watch costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Map't free?

Map't is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Outcast for Watch or Map't?

Map't is rated higher. Outcast for Watch averages 4.2 out of 5 from 970 ratings, while Map't averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Outcast for Watch or Map't have ads?

Neither Outcast for Watch nor Map't shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outcast for Watch or Map't?

Outcast for Watch ships an update monthly, and Map't every 15 months. Most recently, Outcast for Watch was updated on October 29, 2026 and Map't on September 23, 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.*