# iOverlander vs GSMTR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GSMTR at none against iOverlander's 4. GSMTR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). iOverlander's advantage is chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iOverlander sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GSMTR asks for nothing beyond the download.

iOverlander ships an update fortnightly, GSMTR daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iOverlander | GSMTR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioverlander/id1486556203/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 119 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iOverlander, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/894352692) | [Davey jordan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761911693) |

## What reviewers say

### iOverlander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioverlander/id1486556203)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This mapping app helps travelers discover camping and accommodation worldwide, even in remote areas. It offers offline map downloads and a comprehensive database of traveler-verified places, including mechanics, restaurants, and attractions. Users can also add new places and save favorites.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Traveler-verified places, Comprehensive service listings, Add and review places, Save favorite locations, Satellite map access (Pro/Unlimited)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| iOverlander Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| iOverlander Unlimited | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved app with new features
- 👍 Favorites and check-in functionality
- 🗺️ Offline map downloads
- 💡 Community-driven database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes from original app
- 📥 Forced downloads of map data

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edits and uploads
- Syncing issues with website data
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Ads that block functionality

**Requested features**

- Allow access to more than one state/region at a time
- Integrate with more map providers (Google, Gaia, etc.)
- Optimize app for iPad usage
- Provide a more affordable subscription option


### GSMTR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gsmtr/id6759104718)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iOverlander free?

iOverlander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GSMTR free?

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

### Do iOverlander or GSMTR have ads?

iOverlander shows ads; GSMTR does not.

### Which is updated more often, iOverlander or GSMTR?

iOverlander ships an update fortnightly, and GSMTR daily. Most recently, iOverlander was updated on November 1, 2026 and GSMTR on October 25, 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.*