# Maps for OSM vs BIGEMAP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maps for OSM at none against BIGEMAP's 4. Maps for OSM also leads on ads (none vs shown). BIGEMAP's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BIGEMAP sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Maps for OSM asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Maps for OSM against 5.0 for BIGEMAP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Maps for OSM ships an update every 3 weeks, BIGEMAP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maps for OSM | BIGEMAP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-for-osm/id1595273365/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigemap/id6450762023/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Roennau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499959874) | [Chengdu Bigemap Data Processing Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480477241) |

## What reviewers say

### Maps for OSM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-for-osm/id1595273365)

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.

**Highlights:** Offline map tile preloading, Place markers and notes, Photo and video capture, GPX track recording and export, Data backup and restore, Open source

**In-app purchases:** none


### BIGEMAP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigemap/id6450762023)

This powerful GIS app enables professional field work like mapping and surveying, as well as recreational use for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers robust data collection, route planning, and both online and offline map support, with advanced 3D Earth visualization.

**Highlights:** GIS data collection with real-time coordinates, Import/export various GIS file formats, Route planning and GPX track recording, Online and offline map support, 3D Earth visualization, Watermark camera with data overlay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubscribeMonthly | $3.00 | per month |
| SingleMonth | $4.00 | one-time |
| quarter | $10.49 | one-time |
| OneYear | $36.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maps for OSM free?

Maps for OSM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BIGEMAP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maps for OSM or BIGEMAP?

Maps for OSM and BIGEMAP are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Maps for OSM or BIGEMAP have ads?

BIGEMAP shows ads; Maps for OSM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Maps for OSM or BIGEMAP?

Maps for OSM ships an update every 3 weeks, and BIGEMAP every 10 days. Most recently, Maps for OSM was updated on October 12, 2026 and BIGEMAP on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*