Comparison

Cartograph Maps 3 vs MapTiler

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

Head to head
About

Cartograph Maps 3

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
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# Cartograph Maps View Mapsforge offline vector maps and record tracks. Includes OpenAndroMaps render themes, MBTiles support, hill shading, multi-layer stacking, offline BRouter routing, measurement tools, cloud sync, search, and offline overlays. Questions, problems, or feature requests: https://www.cartograph.eu/v3/contact/ **NEW** The app now ships with a companion Apple Watch app: https://youtu.be/mMjO9Ngfak0 ## Map features - View Mapsforge offline vector maps (including OpenAndroMaps.org). - OpenAndroMaps render themes (Elevate, Elements) for hiking, mountainbiking, running, and more. - Other offline formats: MBTiles (raster/vector), TwoWays RMAP, Locus SQLite, Oruxmaps SQLite, Garmin IMG (non-NT). - Online types: Mapbox MVT, Bing quadkey, OSM slippy tiles, raster WMS, MapLibre. - Offline hillshading and slope mapping (*). - Mapsforge multi-maps (*). - Classic Mapsforge and Mapsforge VTM rendering. - Stack multiple map layers, including transparency (*). - 3D buildings (*). - Create custom Mapsforge maps (**). - Grid overlays: WGS84, UTM, MGRS, and local projections (*). - Coordinate display: WGS84, UTM, MGRS, and local (proj4) projections. - Online map tile downloader (*). - Image-to-map calibration tool (*). - Zoom lock. ## Tracks and routing - Background track recording (*). - Custom track drawing tool (*). - Photo, video, and audio waypoints (*). - BRouter offline route calculation (*). - OSRM routing. - Google Directions (**). - Offline navigation with voice/custom audio instructions (*). - Waypoint alerts (*). - Live route elevation profile (*). - Import/export GPX, KML, KMZ (import only). - Import EXIF JPEG photos and Google Takeout as bookmarks (*). - Garmin icon support (*). - Live friend tracking (*). ## Other features - Measurement tools: distance, elevation profile, circular distance (*). - Workspaces for managing maps/overlays/tracks (*). - Cloud sync via OneDrive, DropBox, or your own server (*). - "What's here" reverse geocoding. - Built-in offline overlays: drinking water, supermarkets, hostels, restaurants. - Search: Google Places, Nominatim (**). - WunderLINQ and Carpe-Iter-Control support. - Translations: Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Traditional Chinese (add your own: https://www.cartograph.eu/v3/add-ons/translations/). - Bluetooth heart rate, cadence, and speed sensors. (*) Full version, via in-app purchase. (**) Requires credits, obtainable in-app. ## In-app purchases Unlock all features and access third-party services (e.g. Google Directions). Details and Terms of Use: https://www.cartograph.eu/v3/in-app-purchase-info/ ## Disclaimer Background track recording uses location services and may significantly increase battery usage.

About

MapTiler

Features
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Application for displaying custom vector and raster maps powered by MapTiler. Explore beautiful map styles, enable 3D terrain and play with geolocation and navigation features.

Screenshots

Cartograph Maps 34 screens
MapTiler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapTiler at none against Cartograph Maps 3's 12. MapTiler also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cartograph Maps 3 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. MapTiler asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cartograph Maps 3 ships an update every 5 days, MapTiler daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cartograph Maps 3 versus MapTiler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCartograph Maps 3MapTiler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald MeyerMapTiler

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Cartograph Maps 3

Subscriptions8
  • Add 100 3rd party credits$2.491 Month
  • Full version (monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Cloud synchronization7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Full version (6 months)$4.996 Months
  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • Add 400 3rd party credits$7.991 Month
  • Full version (yearly)$8.491 Year
  • Yearly subscription$17.991 Year
One-time4
  • Add 100 3rd party credits$1.99
  • Cartograph for Apple Watch$3.99
  • 400 4rd party credits.$8.99
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  • Full version (life-time)$29.99
None

MapTiler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cartograph Maps 3 free?
Cartograph Maps 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapTiler free?
MapTiler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cartograph Maps 3 or MapTiler have ads?
Neither Cartograph Maps 3 nor MapTiler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cartograph Maps 3 or MapTiler?
Cartograph Maps 3 ships an update every 5 days, and MapTiler daily. Most recently, Cartograph Maps 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and MapTiler on October 27, 2026.

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