Maps for OSM vs Maps Explorer
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
Maps Explorer
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Maps Explorer is an app for those interested in history and antique maps. It allows you to experience the spirit of past eras, see how cities expanded, villages disappeared, roads changed, and discover hidden details of the landscape captured on old maps. The app features a vast collection of antique maps. If a specific old map is not available in the collection, Maps Explorer allows you to create georeferencing for any map yourself. This gives you full freedom to explore ancient maps and compare them with the modern landscape. The app also includes useful tools for map analysis: • Distance and area measurement; • Elevation profile generation for a selected route; • Viewing up-to-date satellite imagery of the Earth’s surface; In the “Help” section, you will find instructions, tips for georeferencing, and resources for finding maps. If you encounter any difficulties, the support team is always ready to assist you. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jeT1gX6RLhfTBc0gOf0oEtGDg1GkQk3nymnjRePBpw8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZGX5ArwDcSvA2gzOJJpHxavEDxff40hgPhApPRYc-o4/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maps for OSM at none against Maps Explorer's 3. Maps for OSM also leads on ads (none vs shown). Maps Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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. Maps Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. Maps for OSM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Maps for OSM ships an update every 3 weeks, Maps Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maps for OSM | Maps Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Michael Roennau | Mykola Sukhyna |
In-app purchases
Maps for OSM
No in-app purchases
Maps Explorer
- Maps Explorer Monthly$0.691 Month
- Maps Explorer Yearly$4.991 Year
- Maps Explorer Lifetime$4.99
Questions
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