Comparison

Outmap vs ArkenMap

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

Head to head
About

Outmap

Explore the backcountry with detailed 3D maps, offline access, and advanced safety tools. Plan routes, track your adventures, and stay connected even without a signal. Ideal for skiers, snowboarders, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • 3D terrain visualization
  • Offline map access
  • Route planning with layers
  • Resort and backcountry maps
  • Activity tracking
  • Cloud sync for routes
  • GPX import/export
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Explore the backcountry with the ultimate mountain toolkit. Outmap combines detailed 3D maps, offline access, intuitive library management, and advanced safety tools, enabling you to plan smarter, go further, and stay connected wherever your adventures take you. The Ultimate Mountain Toolkit Outmap is made for explorers who want clarity and confidence outdoors. Whether you’re skiing a new line, planning a hut trip, or just looking for the safest way down, Outmap puts all the tools you need in one place. Plan on desktop, take your phone, and sync effortlessly between the two. - See the terrain in 3D Visualise ridges, valleys, and slopes just as they appear in real life. - Stay connected, even offline Download areas ahead of time and explore with confidence, even without a signal. - Plan with precision Switch between multiple satellite imagery sources and add slope, avalanche, and elevation layers to prepare with clarity. - Explore Resorts Outmap isn’t just for the backcountry - we’ve got all your favourite resort runs mapped too. - Track every step Log your hikes, rides, or ski tours in real time, whether the app is open or running quietly in the background. Save your lines and your battery life. - Keep it all in sync Your library of saved routes and GPX files is backed up to the cloud and available on every device. - Import and export with ease Import GPX routes from friends or guidebooks, or share your own with just one tap. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outmap is designed for backcountry enthusiasts and professionals who seek clarity and confidence while outdoors. Whatever you’re doing in the backcountry, the right tools make all the difference. Download Outmap today and take your adventures to the next level. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ArkenMap

This app transforms georeferenced PDF maps into interactive navigation tools. View your real-time location directly on imported maps, even offline. It's designed for privacy, keeping your data local.

Highlights
  • Import georeferenced PDF maps
  • View real-time GPS location on map
  • Offline map functionality
  • Pan and zoom map gestures
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Supports trail, forestry, and planning maps
Features
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ArkenMap turns georeferenced PDF maps into something you can use outside: open the sheet full screen and see where you are on the map when you allow location access. What you can do Import PDF maps from Files or share sheets and keep them in a simple library on your device. Pan and zoom the PDF with familiar gestures. Show your position on the map when Location is enabled (while you’re using the app). Works with PDFs that include georeference / measure information (for example GeoPDF-style GPTS/LPTS metadata). Designed for real maps ArkenMap is built for georeferenced PDFs—trail maps, forestry or resource maps, planning PDFs, and other cartography exported with embedded coordinates. Privacy-minded Imported PDFs and your library are stored locally on your iPhone or iPad. The app is focused on on-device viewing and positioning, not on uploading your maps to our servers. Notes: Accuracy depends on your PDF georeferencing, device GPS, and coordinate system handling in the app. Some datum and projection differences can cause small shifts compared to survey-grade tools.

Screenshots

Outmap4 screens
ArkenMap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ArkenMap at 5.0 against Outmap's 4.4. Outmap's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and ratings volume (47 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Outmap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and ArkenMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ArkenMap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outmap has 47 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Outmap's written reviews are positive against 50% of ArkenMap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outmap ships an update every 8 days, ArkenMap weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Outmap versus ArkenMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutmapArkenMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (47 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnologies Outmap Inc.ALEXANDER THOMAS ROBINSON

Customer experience

Outmap

All ratings47 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative15.6%

ArkenMap

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Outmap

Subscriptions6
  • OUTMAP Pro Subscription3 variants$7.991 Month
  • OUTMAP Pro Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Outmap Pro Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year
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  • Outmap Pro Subscription2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Outmap Pro Subscription1 Year trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Outmap Pro Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

ArkenMap

One-time1
  • Unlimited PDF Maps$3.99

Questions

Is Outmap free?
Outmap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArkenMap free?
ArkenMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Outmap or ArkenMap?
ArkenMap is rated higher. Outmap averages 4.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while ArkenMap averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Outmap or ArkenMap have ads?
Neither Outmap nor ArkenMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outmap or ArkenMap?
Outmap ships an update every 8 days, and ArkenMap weekly. Most recently, Outmap was updated on November 11, 2026 and ArkenMap on November 9, 2026.

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