BigMap vs BEIDO MAP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BigMap
This app offers a minimalist fullscreen map experience for iPhone and iPad. With a single long press, users can access three different map views and six distinct map settings, along with the ability to search for specific locations and streets.
- Minimalist fullscreen map
- Three different map views
- Six map settings
- Search for places and streets
- iPhone and iPad compatible
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With one long press on the map you can see three different maps and six different map settings. You can also search for places and streets. The fullscreen map app for iPhone and iPad!
BEIDO MAP
Explore the world from home with global satellite imagery and high-definition street views. Access detailed maps, search for millions of points of interest, and discover famous landmarks. Features updated 2021 data for an immersive visual experience.
- Global satellite imagery
- High-definition street views
- POI search
- Earth mode visualization
- Discovery module for landmarks
- Multiple map modes
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【Product Introduction】 This is a software for viewing global satellite images and streetscape. Using the new data of 2021, it will bring you the pleasure of seeing the world at home! 【Major Function】 1. Satellite image: it covers the whole world, especially in China. It uses the new version of 2021 data, and supports 1-20 levels of arbitrary scaling. 2. Street view image: high definition Street View covering more than 300 cities in China. 3. POI search: tens of millions of points of interest in China, you can search the place you want to view in one second. 4. Earth mode: view global satellite images in a way similar to Google Earth. 5. Discovery module: quickly display the list of famous scenic spots and street view. 6. Map mode: support satellite, street, terrain and other map modes. 【Contact us】 app@caint.cn 【Official website】 http://www.beido.net
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BEIDO MAP at 67% against BigMap's 44%. BEIDO MAP also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). BigMap's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
BigMap costs $2.99 and BEIDO MAP $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BigMap ships an update every 2 months, BEIDO MAP every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BigMap | BEIDO MAP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (296 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 296 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Corvin Hartmann | 北京才牛图科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
BigMap
BEIDO MAP
In-app purchases
BigMap
No in-app purchases
BEIDO MAP
No in-app purchases
