# Outly vs GeoRecords

The clearest difference is update cadence: GeoRecords at every 3 days against Outly's every 5 weeks. GeoRecords also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Outly's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GeoRecords holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outly has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Outly ships an update every 5 weeks, GeoRecords every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outly | GeoRecords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outly/id1460401025/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/georecords/id6743328334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 83 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460401024) | [David LaPorte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802264863) |

## What reviewers say

### Outly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outly/id1460401025)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### GeoRecords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/georecords/id6743328334)

Track your location-based achievements and explore the world. Automatically record new degrees of latitude, distance traveled, and altitude changes. Visualize your journey with interactive maps and charts, and attach photos to remember every milestone.

**Highlights:** Precise location tracking, Visited regions mapping, Statistics and charts, Seamless iCloud sync, Photo integration, Home screen widgets, Smart notifications

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outly free?

Outly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GeoRecords free?

GeoRecords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Outly or GeoRecords?

GeoRecords is rated higher. Outly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while GeoRecords averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Outly or GeoRecords have ads?

Neither Outly nor GeoRecords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outly or GeoRecords?

Outly ships an update every 5 weeks, and GeoRecords every 3 days. Most recently, Outly was updated on August 8, 2026 and GeoRecords on September 10, 2026.

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