# Create Own Map vs 3D Offline Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Offline Maps at 80% against Create Own Map's 0%. 3D Offline Maps also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 17 months). Create Own Map's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Create Own Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Offline Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

3D Offline Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Offline Maps has 659 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Create Own Map's written reviews are positive against 80% of 3D Offline Maps's.

Create Own Map ships an update every 17 months, 3D Offline Maps every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Create Own Map | 3D Offline Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/create-own-map/id1542825741/reviews) | **[4.6 (659 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-offline-maps-gps-tracker/id1629505231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **659** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bita Sobhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372721132) | [SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519570418) |

## What reviewers say

### Create Own Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/create-own-map/id1542825741)

Create custom offline maps of your surroundings to navigate easily. Mark important locations like home, parking, or favorite spots with custom icons. Ideal for those with poor direction or who dislike reading complex maps.

**Highlights:** Create custom offline maps, Navigate without internet, Drop and name location pins, Assign custom icons to pins, Track and draw routes, Save and open created maps, View street address with internet

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### 3D Offline Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-offline-maps-gps-tracker/id1629505231)

Navigate and explore the world with detailed 2D and 3D offline maps. Record GPS tracks, save routes, and import/export GPX files for any adventure, even without an internet signal. Plan your trips and mark points of interest for a more comfortable journey.

**Highlights:** Detailed 2D and 3D offline maps, GPS track recording, Route planning, GPX/KML/KMZ import/export, Waypoint creation and management, Offline map downloads with unlimited storage, Compass and barometer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Sale | $12.99 | per year |
| Matching to road | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Create Own Map free?

Create Own Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3D Offline Maps free?

3D Offline Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Create Own Map or 3D Offline Maps?

3D Offline Maps is rated higher. Create Own Map averages 1.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while 3D Offline Maps averages 4.6 from 659 ratings.

### Do Create Own Map or 3D Offline Maps have ads?

Neither Create Own Map nor 3D Offline Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Create Own Map or 3D Offline Maps?

Create Own Map ships an update every 17 months, and 3D Offline Maps every 6 days. Most recently, Create Own Map was updated on November 3, 2026 and 3D Offline Maps on November 12, 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.*