Comparison

KML Collection vs KMZ Previewer

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

Head to head
About

KML Collection

Easily import your custom KML/KMZ map files to your mobile device. Add and edit points of interest by searching, entering addresses, or long-pressing on the map. This app is ideal for planning your travels with your own personalized maps.

Highlights
  • Import KML/KMZ map files
  • Add new places and points of interest
  • Edit existing map data
  • Search for places by name or address
  • Long press to add locations
  • Import shapes and lines (Pro)
  • Export maps (Pro)
Features
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KML Collection is designed to import KML/KMZ map files you created onto your mobile devices. Once the map is imported, you can add new places and points of interest to the map by searching the place name, entering its address or long press anywhere on the map. KML Collection is a great tool for planning your travel. How to Import Maps 1. Create your map using "Google My Maps" on desktop browser. 2. Export your map as a KML file. 3. Send the file to your email address. 4. Open the file on your iOS device Mail app and choose "KML Collection" Pro Version Features: - Import unlimited KML/KMZ files. - Keep unlimited maps in your collection. - Enable add, edit and delete maps and places. - Import and display shapes and lines. - Export maps.

About

KMZ Previewer

Features
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Bring your KMZ files to life on a beautiful 3D map. KMZ Previewer turns the .kmz files you've collected from Google Earth, hiking apps, photo planners, and trail websites into a fully interactive experience on your iPhone. Pinch to zoom in on a mountain pass, tilt for a realistic 3D view, and switch between four gorgeous map styles in a single tap. Whether you're previewing your next hike, planning a photo trip, or just revisiting where you've been — KMZ Previewer keeps everything one tap away. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Open any KMZ file — straight from Files, iCloud, Mail, or the share sheet. Placemarks, paths, and polygons all render automatically. • Pick your map style — Standard, Terrain, Hybrid, or Satellite. Every style supports realistic 3D elevation so mountains look like mountains. • Search any place — find restaurants, landmarks, addresses, or trailheads. Tap a result to see the straight-line distance to the nearest point in your KMZ and to your current location. • Drop your own pins — tap the map to drop a pin at exact GPS coordinates, or type latitude and longitude manually. Name each one, edit it later, and drag-to-reposition with a long-press. • See it all at once — KMZ features in orange, your custom pins in green, search results in blue, and your location in the classic blue dot. • Share your work — send the loaded KMZ via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, or save it back to Files. • Your places persist — the last opened KMZ and every custom pin you create are saved across app launches automatically. BUILT FOR iPHONE KMZ Previewer is a native SwiftUI app built on Apple MapKit. It's lightweight, has no ads, no tracking, no accounts, and works fully offline once a map area has been viewed. PERFECT FOR • Hikers previewing routes shared by friends or downloaded from trail websites • Photographers planning trips around saved photo spots • Travelers reviewing custom Google Earth itineraries on the go • Anyone who needs a quick, no-friction way to look at a .kmz on iPhone PRIVACY KMZ Previewer keeps everything on your device. Your location is only used to show your position on the map and to compute distances — it's never sent anywhere. No analytics, no third-party SDKs, no accounts. Open a KMZ. See your trip. Plan the next one.

Screenshots

KML Collection4 screens
KMZ Previewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KML Collection at Free against KMZ Previewer's $0.99. KML Collection also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). KMZ Previewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

KML Collection is free to download; KMZ Previewer costs $0.99 up front. KML Collection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KMZ Previewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KML Collection versus KMZ Previewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKML CollectionKMZ Previewer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilson LeiGreg Boratyn

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KML Collection

One-time1
  • KML Collection Pro$4.99
None

KMZ Previewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KML Collection free?
KML Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KMZ Previewer free?
KMZ Previewer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do KML Collection or KMZ Previewer have ads?
Neither KML Collection nor KMZ Previewer shows ads.

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