# Cartograph Maps 3 vs CartoLake

The clearest difference is rating: CartoLake at 5.0 against Cartograph Maps 3's 4.3. CartoLake also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). Cartograph Maps 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cartograph Maps 3 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and CartoLake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CartoLake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Cartograph Maps 3 ships an update every 5 days, CartoLake weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cartograph Maps 3 | CartoLake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartograph-maps-3/id1588186796/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartolake-map-studio/id1604655745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) | [CartoLake, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604655747) |

## What reviewers say

### Cartograph Maps 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartograph-maps-3/id1588186796)

View and record offline vector maps with advanced features like custom themes, hill shading, and multiple layer stacking. Plan routes offline, measure distances, and sync data across devices. Supports various map formats and coordinate systems.

**Highlights:** View Mapsforge offline vector maps, Support for OpenAndroMaps render themes, Offline route calculation with BRouter, Track recording in background, Measurement tools, Cloud sync across devices, Multiple map layer stacking

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 100 3rd party credits | $2.49 | per month |
| Full version (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud synchronization | $2.99 | per month |
| Full version (6 months) | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Full version (yearly) | $8.49 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Add 100 3rd party credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cartograph for Apple Watch | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full version (life-time) | $29.99 | one-time |


### CartoLake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartolake-map-studio/id1604655745)

Create and georeference maps with various file formats. Supports imagery, scanned maps, and export options. Ideal for generating custom mapping content.

**Highlights:** Georeference imagery and scanned maps, Import Shapefile, KML, mbtiles, GeoJSON, PNG, Create simple maps, Export maps to various formats, Create ForeFlight Content Packs, Publish georeferenced imagery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FAA Sectionals | $0.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Topographic Base Map | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cartograph Maps 3 free?

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

### Is CartoLake free?

CartoLake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cartograph Maps 3 or CartoLake?

CartoLake is rated higher. Cartograph Maps 3 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CartoLake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cartograph Maps 3 or CartoLake have ads?

CartoLake shows ads; Cartograph Maps 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cartograph Maps 3 or CartoLake?

Cartograph Maps 3 ships an update every 5 days, and CartoLake weekly. Most recently, Cartograph Maps 3 was updated on November 7, 2026 and CartoLake on November 3, 2026.

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