Comparison

Baato Maps vs Lanes

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

Head to head
About

Baato Maps

Navigate Nepal with localized directions and unique Nepali icons. Discover local food spots and public transport routes in Kathmandu Valley. This app also offers a pay-as-you-go REST API for businesses.

Highlights
  • Localized navigation for Nepal
  • Landmark-based guidance
  • Unique Nepali icons
  • Public transport routes in Kathmandu
  • Local food spot discovery
  • REST API for businesses
Features
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Experience seamless navigation tailored for Nepal with Baato Maps. Say goodbye to losing your way and hello to getting where you need to go easily and on time. Localized Navigation: Landmark-based guidance ensures you never miss a turn. Unique Nepali Icons: Embrace the culture with custom map markers. Public Transport Routes: Get where you need to go in Kathmandu Valley. Discover Local Delights: Find the best food spots in Kathmandu. Download Baato Maps today and explore Nepal like never before! Baato is your daily convenience app. With Baato, we aim to make your day-to-day easy, efficient and exciting. If you’re a business or institution looking to use Baato maps for your needs, we built Nepal’s first pay-as-you-go REST API service providing the building blocks to add map and location features to your websites and mobile apps. We already provide the building blocks for some of Nepal’s largest and most recognizable apps. Contact us.

About

Lanes

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Lanes is a navigation app built for Singapore. Plan journeys with driving and public transit options, compare travel times, estimate costs and access useful travel information in one place. Features: • Compare driving and public transit routes • View estimated travel costs • Access real-time traffic incidents and road updates • Discover nearby parking locations • Save frequently visited places • Review journey history • Monitor weather conditions before travelling • Drive together with Convoy Mode and live group tracking • Apple CarPlay support Whether you are commuting to work, heading across the island or travelling with friends, Lanes helps you make informed decisions before every journey.

Screenshots

Baato Maps4 screens
Lanes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Baato Maps at none against Lanes's 2. Baato Maps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Lanes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Lanes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Baato Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baato Maps ships an update weekly, Lanes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Baato Maps versus Lanes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaato MapsLanes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKathmandu Living Labs Consult Pvt. Ltd.bapak Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Baato Maps

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lanes

Subscriptions1
  • Convoy Mode$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Themes$2.99

Questions

Is Baato Maps free?
Baato Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lanes free?
Lanes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Baato Maps or Lanes have ads?
Baato Maps shows ads; Lanes does not.
Which is updated more often, Baato Maps or Lanes?
Baato Maps ships an update weekly, and Lanes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Baato Maps was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lanes on October 28, 2026.

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