Comparison

Map Data Explorer vs RefuelCy

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

Head to head
About

Map Data Explorer

This advanced mapping application supports various data formats including GeoJSON, MBTILES, and GPKG. It offers tools for drawing, editing vector data, and collecting dynamic information. Visualize terrain in 3D and utilize a suite of navigation and measurement features.

Highlights
  • Vector tile basemaps
  • User-loaded GeoJSON, MBTILES, GPKG data
  • Map catalog support
  • Vector data drawing and editing
  • 3D terrain and building visualization
  • Advanced data collection forms
  • Coordinate conversion and measurement tools
Features
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Map Data Explorer is a advanced mapping app powered by vector tile basemaps (TMG OSM vector tiles, MapBox and others) with configurable stylesheets Supports user loaded device GeoJSON,Raster tiles from MBTILES and GPKG and vector tiles from MBTILES. Supports user loaded Map Catalog (JSON) of internet mapping content (with catalog building screen) XYZ PNG/JPG Raster Tiles PBF Vector Tiles GeoJSON Local map tiles in mbtiles and gpkg Includes additional layers users can enable: vector overlays (Reference Grids, TimeZones and US State Boundaries) Draw/digitize vector data and support editing and assigning attributes. Map Supports Tilting to display 3D terrain and 3D Buildings (only some basemaps support 3D buildings ) Currently, terrain is not available offline. Map Tools: - Search - places, addresses - Advanced dynamic data collection forms with form builder - Draw/Digitize Data Creation and Editing and export as GeoJSON - Information Box for geojson data - Measure linear and Area - Geolocation & Coordinate Widget (Lat Long and MGRS and zoom level) and share location - Go to Lat Long - Placemarks (spatial bookmarks) (with import and export of Waypoints GeoJSON, KML and GPX) - Basic Route Planning with import of Waypoints (KML and GPX) - Connection to other Navigation Apps - GPS Recorder with background recording and export or track - View Spot Elevation - Display Military Symbology (App6/MilSpec2525C) GeoJSON Schema easily shared with other apps - Radius Ruler/Range Rings - Coordinate Converter (to/from projected coordinates or geographic and GRIDS - MGRS, GARS, WHAT3WORD) Includes an in-app vector converter to convert GIS data (Shapefiles, GPKG, GPX, KML, CSV, WKT to GeoJSON) must be 4326 Includes in-app coordinate converter to convert to /from different coordinate systems and GRIDS (MGRS,GARS, etc) Wifi Sharing - access device files from web browser File Manager To manage files Create Forms with in-app or web form designer with JSON Schema Load a form design and swap between forms Collect any form data Other features: Vector Conversion and Publishing API to convert local vector GIS Data and also publish to PostGIS database tables. Added Button links to TMG Map Data Explorer website for all in-app purchase screen Serve OGC GPKG -GeoPackage with Vector Tiles new OGC extensions Support for any SRS for raster tiles in GPKG (tested with 3857 and 3395) Support for any SRS for Vector Tiles in GPKG (tested with 3857 and 3395) Real-Time Data Module (Network Link KML and Internet KML, ESRI GeoServices REST API and GeoRSS) display on the map and update at set frequency Button to view attributes from GPKG Vector Features 2nd Non Map View – Office documents (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), PDF Viewer, EPUB Viewer, User links web pages and File Manager User loaded GeoJSON support for simple style spec and Marker Symbols ESRI GeoServices REST API (FeatureServer) in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise Sync – download GeoJSON and Synchronize edited GeoJSON. Elevate API - submit geojson point and return back with Elevation, MGRS, GARS, What3Words, PlaceKey, Pluscode properties GeoRequest Area of Interest API for submitting jobs for offline data Pre-staged data downloading of ready to download data Area of interest downloading of online map data: Tile Downloader that supports building mbtiles from tile layers (XYZ/TMS, WMTS and Dynamic and cached mapping services (ESRI MapServer, ImageServer, OGC WMS) and downloading GeoJSON from WFS and MapServer and FeatureServer. Terms of Use: https://mapexplorer.techmaven.net/eula/

About

RefuelCy

Features
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RefuelCy is your essential companion for finding the best fuel prices across Cyprus. Using official data directly from the Cyprus Ministry of Energy, we provide you with accurate, up-to-date fuel prices at every station. Never overpay for fuel again! Download RefuelCy today and start saving money on every fill-up. COMPARE PRICES Track and compare fuel prices from different stations across Cyprus, with official data from the Ministry of Energy. Stay informed about the best deals in your area. MAP AND LIST VIEW Find stations easily with our interactive map or browse through a convenient list view. See all stations around you and their current prices at a glance. FAVORITES Save your preferred stations for quick access. Keep track of your most visited locations and monitor their price changes daily. SET PREFERENCES Customize your experience by setting your preferred fuel type, language and other settings. Get personalized results that matter to you. BILINGUAL AND USER FRIENDLY Full support in both English and Greek with an intuitive interface. Navigate easily through the app with our clean, modern design. SEARCH AND FILTER Find any station quickly by searching its name or location. Filter results by company or fuel type to find exactly what you're looking for. Have questions or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us at refuelcy@gmail.com Happy refuelling!

Screenshots

Map Data Explorer4 screens
RefuelCy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RefuelCy at none against Map Data Explorer's 7. RefuelCy also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Map Data Explorer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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. Map Data Explorer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. RefuelCy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Data Explorer ships an update every 2 months, RefuelCy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Map Data Explorer versus RefuelCy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap Data ExplorerRefuelCy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTech Maven GeoSpatial LLCMATTHAIOS PETROU

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Map Data Explorer

Subscriptions6
  • TMG Elevate API7 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Map Data Explorer Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • TMG Vector Conversion API7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • MapBox RGB PNG Elevation Tiles7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • GeoRequest Area of Interest7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pre-Staged Data Downloading7 Days trial$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tile Downloader Module$4.99
None

RefuelCy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Map Data Explorer free?
Map Data Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RefuelCy free?
RefuelCy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Map Data Explorer or RefuelCy have ads?
Neither Map Data Explorer nor RefuelCy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Map Data Explorer or RefuelCy?
Map Data Explorer ships an update every 2 months, and RefuelCy every 3 days. Most recently, Map Data Explorer was updated on October 3, 2026 and RefuelCy on October 15, 2026.

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