Mountain Maps vs SharpMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mountain Maps
Discover and plan mountain hikes with an AI guide that creates custom routes based on your preferences. Navigate with detailed offline maps and real-time hazard reports from other hikers. Perfect for year-round adventures, from summer treks to ski touring.
- AI route generation
- Offline map downloads
- Real-time trail hazard reports
- Customizable route planning
- Year-round mountain conditions
- GPX file import/export
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Mountain Maps is the app that takes you to the mountains any time of year. Find the perfect hike for you by asking, not by scrolling: just describe what you're looking for to MIA, our AI. NEW: MIA, YOUR AI GUIDE, IS NOW EVEN BETTER Describe the route you have in mind and watch it appear on the map. Today MIA understands requests like these too: ⇢ Create a hike that takes me to Rifugio Locatelli. ⇢ Take me to a mountain hut in under 3 hours, starting from Madonna di Campiglio. ⇢ Find a circular hike in Val Fiscalina with no more than 700 m of elevation gain. You tell the adventure, MIA draws it on the map. —————— WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH MOUNTAIN MAPS —————— ⇢ Pick a destination and let the trail come to you. You point to the place you want to reach and Mountain Maps instantly suggests the best route to get there. ⇢ Always know what lies ahead on the trail With the Trail Hazards feature you see real-time reports left by other hikers: obstacles, landslides, exposed sections, closed trails. Come across something? A few taps are all it takes to warn whoever walks after you. ⇢ Plan your trek from A to B Build your route just the way you like: Start and end points Waypoints along the way "Avoid via ferratas" filter Analysis of elevation gain, gradient and terrain type ⇢ Find new hikes made for you You're not limited to routes already created by others: MIA draws a personalised itinerary for you, matched to your pace and your urge to explore. ⇢ Walk even without signal Download offline maps of all of Europe, navigate with no coverage and use GPS even in the most remote areas. ⇢ The mountains are with you all year round Snow on the way? Plan routes on the slopes, see lifts and runs, use the "Avoid black runs" filter and check gradients and snow conditions. Perfect for ski touring and snowboarding too. —————— A GPS NAVIGATOR FOR THE MOUNTAINS —————— Your smartphone becomes a hiking navigator: ⇢ Real-time GPS position ⇢ Navigation along your planned route ⇢ Your routes and favourite spots always with you —————— DETAILED TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS OF ALL EUROPE —————— Contour lines 3D terrain view Gradient layer and snow layer Free offline maps —————— GOT A GPX TRACK? —————— Import GPX files, export your routes and sync with devices like Garmin. —————— FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS —————— Is Mountain Maps only for summer hiking? No, it's with you all year round, with precise info on snow along the route too. Can I avoid the tougher sections? Yes. Filter out via ferratas or black runs and check gradients and elevation before you set off. Is it good for beginners? Yes. Clear data on gradient, terrain and reports help you choose the right route for your level. Can I use it instead of the usual hiking apps? Yes. Mountain Maps brings together AI guide, planning, GPS navigation, terrain analysis, real-time reports and offline maps in a single app. Download Mountain Maps and turn every mountain outing into an adventure to live all the way to the top. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app uses background location even when the app is not open to allow the user to use navigation.
SharpMap
Experience detailed topographic 3D maps of mountain terrain with customizable layers and real-time visualization of slopes. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, it aids in planning and safety for activities like skiing and trekking.
- Detailed topographic 3D maps
- Slope, shading, and contour line visualization
- High-resolution LiDAR-based elevation models
- Customizable slope baselayer
- Multiple 2D and 3D map layers
- Avalanche analysis support
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[COVERAGE CURRENTLY LIMITED TO THE ALPS, CARPATHIANS, AND THE SUDETES] Hello! We are the Sharpmap team — mountain enthusiasts, rescuers, and guides. Thanks to our extensive mountain experience, we understand exactly what is needed in the outdoors. That’s why we created the map that is precise and tailored to the realities of complex mountain terrain. This is just the beginning of our journey. We will continue to develop our app, expanding the map coverage and introducing new features to make it more reliable and versatile. EXPERIENCE TERRAIN LIKE NEVER BEFORE! Real mountain detail — visualized through slope, shading, contour lines, and 3D maps — powered by high-resolution LiDAR-based elevation models. • CUSTOM SLOPE BASELAYER – choose between our unique slope visualization and high-resolution orthophoto imagery. • MULTIPLE LAYERS – our map supports both 2D and 3D views, and offers interactive layers that let you display only the topographic data you need. • AVALANCHE ANALYSIS – our accurate slope data is essential for avalanche risk assessment. • OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – our app is designed primarily for ski tourers, alpinists, trekkers, mountain bikers, and all mountain adventure enthusiasts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SharpMap at none against Mountain Maps's 10. SharpMap also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Mountain Maps's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Mountain Maps sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SharpMap asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mountain Maps ships an update weekly, SharpMap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mountain Maps | SharpMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 245 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MountainMaps SRL | Łukasz Stempek |
Customer experience
Mountain Maps
SharpMap
In-app purchases
Mountain Maps
- Unlimited monthly access$1.991 Month
- Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription2 variants$3.991 Month
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- Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
- Unlimited annual access1 Year trial$49.991 Year
- Annual Subscription1 Year trial$49.991 Year
SharpMap
No in-app purchases







