Maps for OSM vs OsmoTagger
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
OsmoTagger
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OsmoTagger is an innovative open-source OpenStreetMap (OSM) editing app, licensed under GPLv3, that enables you to conveniently edit OSM maps right from your mobile device. With OsmoTagger, you can quickly download any map area, add new points, and edit tags for points, lines, and polygons without needing to remember specific tags for each object type, thanks to integrated JOSM presets. Key Features: - Efficient OSM map editing from your phone or tablet - Integrated JOSM presets for hassle-free point, line, and polygon tagging - Add and update points, lines, and polygons with custom tags - Easily download and edit specific map areas - Seamless syncing with OpenStreetMap database - Open-source and GPLv3 licensed – designed for cartographers and map enthusiasts Take your OSM editing experience to the next level with OsmoTagger. Get started today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Maps for OSM at every 3 weeks against OsmoTagger's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, OsmoTagger every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on July 2, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maps for OSM | OsmoTagger |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Michael Roennau | Evgen Bodunov |
In-app purchases
Maps for OSM
No in-app purchases
OsmoTagger
No in-app purchases
Questions
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