# Map Chart Mosaic vs 3D Offline Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Offline Maps at 79% against Map Chart Mosaic's 0%. 3D Offline Maps also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.6 vs 2.6). Map Chart Mosaic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

3D Offline Maps is free to download; Map Chart Mosaic costs $3.99 up front. 3D Offline Maps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Map Chart Mosaic asks for nothing beyond the download.

3D Offline Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Offline Maps has 643 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Map Chart Mosaic's written reviews are positive against 79% of 3D Offline Maps's.

Map Chart Mosaic ships an update every 5 weeks, 3D Offline Maps weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Chart Mosaic | 3D Offline Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-chart-mosaic/id1444818142/reviews) | **[4.6 (643 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-offline-maps-gps-tracker/id1629505231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **643** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppMosaic.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/301672819) | [SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519570418) |

## What reviewers say

### Map Chart Mosaic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-chart-mosaic/id1444818142)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access detailed topographic, satellite, and weather forecast maps offline on your iPhone and smartwatch. Plan routes, record GPS tracks, and share your journey data. View maps without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Offline topographic and satellite maps, GRIB weather forecast maps, Cycle and hiking trail maps, Smartwatch map support (Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Amazfit), Add map markers and travel routes, Record GPS tracks and share as GPX, GPS travel information (speed, ETA)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 3D Offline Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-offline-maps-gps-tracker/id1629505231)

Navigate and explore the world with detailed 2D and 3D offline maps. Record GPS tracks, save routes, and import/export GPX files. Plan adventures, mark points of interest, and share data, even without an internet signal.

**Highlights:** Offline 2D and 3D maps, GPS track recording, Route planning, GPX import/export, Unlimited offline map storage, Multiple map types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Sale | $12.99 | per year |
| Matching to road | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent 3D mapping technology
- 👍 Clear and colorful visualization
- 🧭 Effective offline navigation
- 🔄 Map rotation capability for trail viewing
- ⛰️ Great for hiking and outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🐛 3D offline maps turn black and become grainy
- 🗺️ Trails not clearly marked or visible
- 🏷️ Roads not identified or labeled
- ⏱️ Slow rendering and zoom performance

**Reported bugs**

- 3D offline maps display black and grainy visuals
- Maps require zooming out and back in to clear display
- GPX file download compatibility issues
- Background tracking does not work

**Requested features**

- CarPlay support integration
- Map selection icon on main page
- Current/real-time satellite imagery
- Map gradients relative to pitch
- Background tracking functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Chart Mosaic free?

Map Chart Mosaic costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 3D Offline Maps free?

3D Offline Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Map Chart Mosaic or 3D Offline Maps?

3D Offline Maps is rated higher. Map Chart Mosaic averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 3D Offline Maps averages 4.6 from 643 ratings.

### Do Map Chart Mosaic or 3D Offline Maps have ads?

Neither Map Chart Mosaic nor 3D Offline Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Map Chart Mosaic or 3D Offline Maps?

Map Chart Mosaic ships an update every 5 weeks, and 3D Offline Maps weekly. Most recently, Map Chart Mosaic was updated on September 12, 2026 and 3D Offline Maps on September 22, 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.*