Comparison

Outly vs 3D Offline Maps

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

Head to head
About

Outly

Navigate the outdoors with detailed offline maps, even without cell service. Discover campsites, swimming holes, off-roading trails, and hunting spots with extensive information. Share plans and collaborate with friends for your next adventure.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS navigation
  • Customizable maps and layers
  • Campsite discovery
  • Off-roading trail information
  • Hunting unit boundaries
  • Water spot scouting
  • Collaborative trip planning
Features
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Find the perfect campsite, discover secluded swimming holes, or identify good spots before your next hunting trip – with every adventurer in mind, we’re the only tool you need to get outside. 100% free. ◆ Go off the grid See your GPS location on the map even without Wi-Fi or cell service. While offline, use customized maps, layers, and points to get better insights as you navigate. ◆ Find the perfect campsite with info on: • Federal campsites nationwide • Roads and trails • Cell coverage • Wildlife maps • & More ◆ Discover off-roading trails with info on: • Trail/road types based on your vehicle (ATV, 2WD, 4WD, Dirt Bike) • Color-coded National Forest and BLM segments with allowed use and open dates • Terrain slope shading and USGS topo contours • & More ◆ Scout the best water spots with info on: • Swimming holes • Stream flows • Waterfalls • & More ◆ Plan your hunt with info on: • Detailed hunt unit boundaries for all species • Color-coded public land boundaries • Wildlife activity - range, concentration, and migration areas for big game animals • Terrain steepness • & More ◆ Share and collaborate on your plan with friends. Don’t let yourself be the planner for the whole group! Share your custom points with other Outly users so that everyone can collaborate on the details of your trip. ◆ Download maps right to your phone. Save a map area before you head out and then use all the detailed layers once you're off-grid on your next adventure. __________ Outly is 100% free and intends to stay that way forever. Please leave us a review and be sure to contact us with any feedback that will help us to improve the app according to your needs. Follow us: Instagram: @getoutly Facebook: Outside Analytics Youtube: @outly __________ Privacy policy: https://outly.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://outly.com/terms-of-service For feedback or to report an issue, please reach out to us at: support@outsideanalytics.com

About

3D Offline Maps

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
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Detailed 2D and 3D maps for navigation, travel, hiking, and outdoor adventures all over the world. Download maps in advance, use them offline without internet access, record GPS tracks, save routes and waypoints, import and export GPX files, and keep everything important close at hand on every trip. Plan routes, build your own collection of tracks, mark interesting places on the map, share data with friends, and travel more comfortably even where there is no signal. The app supports offline maps with no time limits on storage and contains no ads. Main features: - 9 map types: satellite, vector, and 3D maps. - compatible with Apple Silicon Macs. - background track recording. - compare tracks by speed, elevation, and time at any distance, including gains and delays relative to a selected reference track. - fast and convenient map downloads. - route planner. - step counter with data for the last three months (steps, distance). - elevation for any waypoint. - address search. - coordinate search. - compass. - barometer. - track processing and optimization. - offline map downloads with unlimited storage time. - supports all available ways on your device to import and export tracks and waypoints in GPX, KML, KMZ format. - color gradient by speed and elevation for imported tracks when this data is available. - color gradient by speed and elevation for recorded tracks. - records speed and elevation in tracks. - contour lines in outdoor mode. - extended track information: average and maximum speed, duration, distance, and number of waypoints. - different units of measurement: miles, kilometers, feet, meters. - view one or multiple tracks in any app mode, including while recording another track. - create, edit, and delete waypoints in any mode and anywhere on the map. - selectable icons for waypoints. - track recording quality settings, distance filters, and power saving mode. - points to the selected waypoint and shows the distance to it. - shows the current distance covered and time on route. - quick start and stop of track recording. - several map orientation modes: by device compass, by direction of movement, centered mode, and north-up mode. - map tilt with a two-finger gesture. - quick selection and convenient viewing of saved tracks, waypoints, and downloaded maps. - speed and elevation charts with zooming and scrolling. - link to the user guide in settings. - waypoint photos: take photos, store them, open the waypoint on the map from the photo, and share your shots. - photo geotagging: coordinates and shooting data are saved in the text caption and in EXIF/GPS metadata. - Terms of Service: https://appsupport.store/terms/ - Privacy Policy: https://appsupport.store/privacy

Screenshots

Outly4 screens
3D Offline Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Outly at none against 3D Offline Maps's 8. 3D Offline Maps's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (79% vs 63%). On price, rating, ratings volume and 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

Both are free to download. 3D Offline Maps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Outly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Outly against 4.6 for 3D Offline Maps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 643 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Outly's written reviews are positive against 79% of 3D Offline Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outly ships an update every 5 weeks, 3D Offline Maps weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Outly versus 3D Offline Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutly3D Offline Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better4.6 (643 ratings)
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews79.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better643
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutlySERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH

Customer experience

Outly

All ratings1,036 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative23.9%

3D Offline Maps

All ratings643 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative17.3%

User reviews

Outly

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Great app
  • 🗺️ Fantastic offline navigation
  • 🗺️ Excellent map database
  • 🗺️ Helpful for planning trips and finding dispersed camping
  • 🗺️ Useful for scouting 4x4 trails and camp spots

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can't view photos
  • 🐛 Unusable on iPhone
  • 🔒 Requires location data
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate distance information
  • 🔒 Lies about data collection

3D Offline Maps

From 643 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Bugs and requests

Outly

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Can't view photos
  • Unusable on iPhone
  • App freezes when clicking on campsites
  • Map downloads don't work
  • Can't sign up for an account

Requested features

8 requests
  • Copy and paste coordinates to other map apps
  • Ability to track GPS and save tracks
  • Search function to find locations
  • Interface with Google Earth
  • Option to mark campsites as not accessible by vehicle
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  • Tutorial on using the app's features
  • Water features layer
  • Unit and migration tracking

3D Offline Maps

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

In-app purchases

None

Outly

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

3D Offline Maps

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Week2 variants$1.997 Days
  • Premium Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Annual Sale$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Matching to road$0.99
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Outly free?
Outly is free to download, 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, Outly or 3D Offline Maps?
Outly is rated higher. Outly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while 3D Offline Maps averages 4.6 from 643 ratings.
Do Outly or 3D Offline Maps have ads?
Neither Outly nor 3D Offline Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outly or 3D Offline Maps?
Outly ships an update every 5 weeks, and 3D Offline Maps weekly. Most recently, Outly was updated on August 8, 2026 and 3D Offline Maps on September 22, 2026.

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