# Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS vs OSM Maps

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS at 3.7K against OSM Maps's 1. Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS also leads on chart position (#36 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). OSM Maps's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

OSM Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS has 3.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS's written reviews are positive against 100% of OSM Maps's.

Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS ships an update fortnightly, OSM Maps every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS | OSM Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-mapsoffline-maps-gps/id1567437057/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osm-maps/id6740077038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 135 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Organic Maps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567437059) | [Michael Roennau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499959874) |

## What reviewers say

### Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-mapsoffline-maps-gps/id1567437057)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate and explore with detailed offline maps and GPS guidance. Plan, record, and import routes for travel, hikes, and rides without needing an internet connection. Enjoy privacy-first, battery-efficient navigation with extensive points of interest.

**Highlights:** 100% offline maps and navigation, Fast zooming and search, Detailed points of interest, Turn-by-turn voice guidance, Hiking and cycling trail layers, Route recording and import/export, Multiple map styles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent offline maps
- 🔒 Privacy-focused
- 👍 Detailed and accurate maps
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Lightweight and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- 🔋 Can be battery-intensive during navigation
- 🔍 Search function could be improved
- 👎 Routing and navigation not as robust as some paid alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent handling of address search
- Elevation data not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize map styles and colors
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Improved public transportation routing
- Satellite/aerial imagery support
- Apple Watch app


### OSM Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osm-maps/id6740077038)

View OSM maps from various sources, create notes, and add multimedia like photos, audio, and video. Record and manage routes and tracks in GPX format, with iCloud synchronization and desktop backup options.

**Highlights:** View OSM maps from multiple sources, Create and edit notes with multimedia, Record and manage GPX routes and tracks, iCloud synchronization, Desktop backup functionality, Open Source

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS free?

Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OSM Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS or OSM Maps?

OSM Maps is rated higher. Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while OSM Maps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS or OSM Maps have ads?

Neither Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS nor OSM Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS or OSM Maps?

Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS ships an update fortnightly, and OSM Maps every 11 days. Most recently, Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS was updated on October 27, 2026 and OSM Maps on October 25, 2026.

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