Comparison

GeoNames Map Explorer vs QR Map Go

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

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GeoNames Map Explorer

Features
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GeoNames Map Explorer turns your iPhone or iPad into an offline-first field GIS for mapping, navigation, data collection, surveying, travel awareness, and team coordination. WORLDWIDE PLACE INTELLIGENCE β€’ Search NGA foreign and USGS domestic geographic names online or from downloaded data β€’ Find addresses, nearby places, map features, U.S. embassies and consulates β€’ Hear supported place-name pronunciations and review weather, travel advisories, emergency contacts, and field references β€’ Translate place information and supported chat content when language tools are enabled POWERFUL ONLINE AND OFFLINE MAPS β€’ Use open MapLibre maps, downloadable areas of interest, and local map packages β€’ Organize online and offline layers, change styles, reorder overlays, and inspect attributes β€’ Work with GeoPackage, MBTiles, GeoJSON, GPX, KML, and other configured GIS sources β€’ Display raster, feature, and vector-tile content with configurable styles and labels β€’ Use MGRS/GARS grids, time zones, boundaries, an inset map, compass, measurement tools, weather, gridded reference graphics, military symbols, placemarks, bookmarks, and geotagged photos β€’ Export map images and manage files through the iOS Files workflow SEARCH, MEASURE, AND ANALYZE β€’ Go directly to a coordinate or convert between common geographic and grid systems β€’ Run offline spatial searches and filter supported attribute tables to the visible map β€’ Find nearby records by map center, typed coordinate, or current location β€’ Convert supported vector GIS data to GeoJSON, GeoPackage features, or MBTiles vector tiles when the DuckDB Spatial build is enabled FIELD DATA AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONING β€’ Record GPX tracks, waypoints, time, distance, and activity details β€’ Design and complete forms with geometry, attributes, notes, and photos β€’ Create survey sessions, classify points, retain accuracy and GNSS provenance, and export field data β€’ Connect to compatible Bluetooth GNSS receivers β€’ Relay validated NTRIP/CORS corrections to compatible RTK receivers and monitor receiver-reported RTK Fixed, RTK Float, DGPS, and autonomous states TAK AND CONNECTED OPERATIONS β€’ Connect to a configured TAK Server using secure credentials and certificates β€’ Share position information, view team members and map markers, and exchange GeoChat messages β€’ Support Cursor on Target position, chat, marker, and emergency workflows β€’ Connect to supported Meshtastic or Traccar services when those integrations are enabled β€’ Visualize configured real-time feeds for aircraft, vessels, transit, sensors, drones, GeoJSON, KML, and Esri streams AI-ASSISTED, WITH OFFLINE OPTIONS β€’ Import a compatible on-device Gemma model for supported translation and entity extraction β€’ Dictate supported GeoChat messages with Apple speech recognition and listen with text to speech β€’ Extract locations, coordinates, callsigns, dates, routes, urgency, and other structured details from supported messages β€’ Keep TAK text and audio workflows local when the on-device language feature is used PROFESSIONAL AND MISSION WORKFLOWS The solution includes configurable mission planning, tactical graphics, standardized message handling, terrain, training, collaboration, direct GIS service exchange, and cloud-data modules. Availability depends on the release configuration, connected services, organizational authorization, and device capabilities. Some features require downloaded data, an internet connection, a configured server, third-party credentials, a compatible external receiver or radio, or a separately imported AI model. RTK accuracy depends on receiver capability, correction service, conditions, and workflow. This app is a situational-awareness and field-data tool, not a substitute for official emergency, navigation, aviation, maritime, or life-safety systems. Continued background location and Bluetooth use can reduce battery life.

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QR Map Go

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QR code and emoji addresses per square meter! Allocated to every place on earth. East exit, west exit, south exit, north exit, entrance, back door, doorway, premises, mountains, field, ocean, corner of the park... It can be shared anywhere and can be used for meeting. Emoji search is also fun! Furthermore, there is a movement log recording function. Trackable with slide bar with elevation. The highest point and lowest point are easy to find. It can also be used for GPS art. It also supports HDR video creation. * When using the SNS video sharing function (lower right button when displaying log), it takes time to create videos on older models. β€œQR Code” is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Screenshots

GeoNames Map Explorer4 screens
QR Map Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GeoNames Map Explorer at none against QR Map Go's shown. QR Map Go's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoNames Map Explorer ships an update monthly, QR Map Go every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
GeoNames Map Explorer versus QR Map Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoNames Map ExplorerQR Map Go
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size150 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTech Maven GeoSpatial LLCE-ONLINESERVICE

In-app purchases

None

GeoNames Map Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

QR Map Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GeoNames Map Explorer free?
GeoNames Map Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Map Go free?
QR Map Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GeoNames Map Explorer or QR Map Go have ads?
QR Map Go shows ads; GeoNames Map Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, GeoNames Map Explorer or QR Map Go?
GeoNames Map Explorer ships an update monthly, and QR Map Go every 11 days. Most recently, GeoNames Map Explorer was updated on October 3, 2026 and QR Map Go on October 12, 2026.

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