Maps for OSM vs Protektor Track
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maps for OSM
Explore detailed maps from OpenStreetMap with offline capabilities. Record tracks, add notes, and capture photos or videos directly on the map. This open-source application offers robust data management and backup features.
- Offline map tile preloading
- Place markers and notes
- Photo and video capture
- GPX track recording and export
- Data backup and restore
- Open source
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View maps from OpenStreetMap (app is not affiliated with OSM organization). Choose your own tile server. Preload tiles for offline use. Set place markers, take photos, video, audios. Write notes. Record, import and export tracks in gpx format. Backup and restore all your data. Free use, no ads. This app is open source. The code can be found at https://github.com/mr-elbe5/Maps-For-OSM-IOS.git Further information on https://en.elbe5.de
Protektor Track
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Protektor es una aplicación móvil que te permite rastrear de manera remota su vehículo o flotilla de vehículos. Características: - Rastreo en tiempo real: posición exacta, velocidad, entre otras - Notificaciones: recibe alertas instantáneas del estado de su vehículo o flotilla de vehículos - Historia y Reportes: crea y descarga reportes del vehículo o flotilla de vehículos - Puntos de Interés: puedes agregar posiciones de interés que sean importantes para usted
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Maps for OSM at every 3 weeks against Protektor Track's every 33 months. Maps for OSM also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Maps for OSM ships an update every 3 weeks, Protektor Track every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maps for OSM | Protektor Track |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 33 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Roennau | Carlos Susana |
In-app purchases
Maps for OSM
No in-app purchases
Protektor Track
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Maps for OSM free?
Is Protektor Track free?
Do Maps for OSM or Protektor Track have ads?
Which is updated more often, Maps for OSM or Protektor Track?
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